Chapter 14: When You Come Out to Mix Around, You Must Have Power and a Strong Backbone

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“You bought too much, buddy.”

Ryder ate five packets of breakfast in one go and took a sip of coffee. He then said to Roan, who was wiping the desk not far away,”

“Our Investigation Team No. 5 has just been established. Augustus is the team leader. Lacey and I are senior agents in charge of field operations. There are five office agents in charge of technical support. Including you and the new little girl, there are only ten people in total.”

The other investigation teams all started with twenty people.

“It’s my first day here, so it’s normal that I don’t know about these things.”

After wiping the desk that belonged to him, Roan sat down on the chair and pointed at the empty office. He then pointed at the clock at the front of the office and asked curiously, “It’s already 8.30 AM, so why are there only the two of us in the office?”

“Because Augustus won’t come to work before nine o’clock. If he doesn’t come, there’s no need for us to come too early.”

Ryder was not the one who answered. The door of the office was pushed open, and a white woman with long brown hair and blurry eyes walked in. She was wearing a casual suit.

Seeing the breakfast on the table, the eyes of the woman lit up. She picked up one and started eating. Then, she closed her eyes and explained to Roan, “Thank you for the breakfast, Roan.”

Roan was surprised to see the woman fall asleep on the table while eating. Was she also in Investigation Team No. 5?

He tilted his head and looked at Ryder. Ryder shook his head, walked to Roan’s side, and explained in a low voice, “She is the senior agent Lacey I told you about just now, a lesbian. From the looks of it, she must have gone to some bar in Manhattan to hunt for women last night.”

“…”

Roan was silent for a moment. He tilted his head and asked, “The bars in Manhattan aren’t cheap. The salary of a senior agent is only so little. She…Where did the money come from?

Roan only wanted to make money. Everything else had nothing to do with him.

“Um.”

Hearing Roan’s question, Ryder was silent for a moment before he said with a twisted expression, “Lacey never spends money when she goes out. It’s those women who spend money for her.”

Luo An was speechless.

It seemed like… He could also try?

The time slowly reached 8.50 AM, and people finally began to enter the office.

After receiving the breakfast, everyone’s impression of Roan improved. Moreover, as they looked at Roan’s handsome face. Their favorable impression of him instantly increased by 50.

Augustus was surprised when he walked into the office with his wife, because he found that everyone in the office was chatting happily with Roan.

Except for Lacey, who was still sleeping.

“Looks like everyone knows our number one rookie, Roan.”

Augustus slammed the table hard to wake Lacey up. He stood at the front of the office and pointed at Mona on his right.

“This is our No. 2 rookie, Official Agent Mona. We’ll be working together from now on.”

Clap, clap!

There was a round of applause. Augustus waved his hand to signal everyone to do what they were supposed to do. Then, he called Roan and Mona to the team leader’s office.

“This is the official document for both of you.”

Sitting behind his desk, Augustus threw two files to the two of them and gestured for them to sign their names. Then, he continued, “After the park murder case is solved, the New York Press Association’s bonus and the reward for the murderer will be a total of 55,000 dollars. It will be distributed together with your salary this weekend.”

“Thank you, Sir.”

Roan and Mona looked at each other and saw the joy in each other’s eyes.

Seeing that Roan was not so happy when he heard the news of his promotion, Augustus pursed his lips and took out another document from under his desk. He said,

“Last night, when I was recording Conrad’s identity information, I accidentally discovered that he was also related to the murder of a state councilor a few years ago. He was also the one who killed that state councilor.”

Roan was slightly stunned. Then, he thought of something, and his expression was a little surprised.

“I just said that your brain is as smart as mine. Both of you are very fast.”

Augustus chuckled and handed the document to Roan. He said,

“That’s right. There’s also a reward for solving the murder of a member of parliament. It’s a full 500,000 dollars.”

“500,000 dollars?”

Mona’s eyes lit up when she heard the news.

However, when he heard that there was such a large bounty, Roan calmed down. He placed the folder back on Augustus’ desk and said to Augustus with a smile, “This is too much money.”

“…”

Hearing Roan’s words and seeing the calm smile on his face, Augustus ‘smile grew wider and wider. Finally, he slammed the table.

“Damn it! I like you more and more now, Roan!”

“I believe in you, Sir. You definitely won’t mistreat me.”

Roan praised Augustus a little.

Seeing that Mona was still in a daze, Augustus picked up the document and slowly explained, “The murder of the state councilman was not a case that we were responsible for. Although we caught the murderer, the investigation team in charge of that case also put in a lot of effort, especially the team leader, who is now the supervisor of the Washington headquarters.”

Roan nodded. Mona was silent, but after seeing Roan nod, she also nodded hesitantly.

Seeing that the two of them understood his meaning, Augustus was very satisfied and continued, “But we caught the murderer after all, so it’s still hard. After much consideration, the team leader, Veronica, has decided to allocate a special fund to Investigation Team No. 5 starting next month for three months.”

Seeing Mona’s nervous expression, Roan remained as calm as ever. Augustus admired Roan even more and smiled.

“The two of you are the main agents who caught the murderer, Conrad. The bonus will be paid at the end of this month.”

The difference between 500,000 and 30,000 was too big. Mona’s expression became dull.

Roan nodded calmly and smiled.

“Thank you, Sir. I knew you wouldn’t mistreat me.”

“Alright, you can leave now that you’re done.”

Augustus waved his hand and gestured for the two of them to leave the office. Then, before Roan left the office, he said seriously, “Work hard on the case, Roan. Veronica admires you very much. Your future is better than mine.”

” Yes, Sir. Thank you, Sir.”

The smile on Roan’s face was even brighter.

To make a living, one had to have power and background.

What if they did not?

Of course, he would hug others’ thigh.

The two of them returned to their desks. Mona was deep in thought for a long time. Suddenly, she clapped her hands, startling Lacey, who was sleeping beside her.

“What’s wrong?”

Lacey opened her eyes in confusion. Mona hurriedly tidied up Lacey’s uniform and comforted her softly, “It’s fine, it’s fine. It’s just a bug. Go to sleep first.”

“Okay.”

Lacey nodded and closed her eyes again.

Mona took a deep breath and suppressed the restlessness in her heart. She slowly moved to Roan’s side and whispered,”

“Roan, let’s have dinner together tonight. I’ll treat you.”

“…”

Seeing that Roan was looking at her in surprise, and then his gaze gradually became strange, Mona immediately crossed her arms in front of her chest and said seriously,

“No, I’m just treating you to a meal to express my gratitude.

“I… had been feeling unwell for the past few days, so it was not appropriate.”

“Are you feeling unwell?”

Luo An nodded, then shook his head decisively.

“So I won’t go.”

Mona was speechless.