Li Yalin felt a twinge of disappointment upon confirming Arman’s identity.


    He was hoping for some remarkable revtion, the kind that suggests there is more than meets the eye.


    However, the information ryed by his subordinates quickly dispelled any lingering doubts he had about Arman.


    As a seasoned detective, Li Yalin understood that while someone might sessfully mask their present, concealing their past is a much harder feat.


    This reality is precisely why many offenders find themselves behind bars for previous crimes, even after attempting to reinvent themselves as respected figures in society.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Details from Arman’s life two or three decades ago had been uncovered, clearly establishing his connection to Stefanie Sun.


    Thus, it made perfect sense for Stefanie Sun to frequent his roast goose shop.


    Moreover, when Stefanie Sun visited the shop and learned from Asher that the elderly man was gravely ill, her swift journey to deliver medicine became entirely logical.


    As for Arman’s decision to erase the surveince footage, Li Yalin had a usible exnation for that too. Given Stefanie Sun’s celebrity status and Arman’splicated past, it seemed reasonable that he might have acted to safeguard her privacy by destroying the video. This line of thought added up.


    With all these rational exnations, it became clear that there was no need to delve deeper into this particr avenue.


    Consequently, Li Yalin’s focus turned to hoping that the police would continue to investigate the clues rted to Wanlong Pce.


    At this moment, that trail represented the most promising direction for their inquiry.


    However, the other party’s tone was one of resignation as they reported, “Boss, Bruno, who has taken over your position, convened a meeting with us today. As a result, the investigation has shifted towards identifying the victim and uncovering the specifics of their kidnapping. The Fei family has also made it clear they do not wish to pursue this matter further, which means the Wanlong Pce angle is effectively closed off…”


    Li Yalin couldn’t contain his incredulity: “Wanlong Pce was responsible for numerous deaths in New York, and they’re just going to drop it?”


    “Yes,” came the response. “The deeper you probe, the moreplex it bes. From the mayor down to the director, there is a consensus against any further investigation.”


    Li Yalin pressed on, “But those killed were all members of prominent families. Can they just let this go?”


    “You don’t understand,” the other party replied. “The families of the deceased have privately approached us, clearly stating they do not want the investigation to continue. The more scrutiny, the more detrimental it is to their reputations. They prefer to follow the Fei family’s lead, quickly arrangepensation for the victims, and move past this incident.”


    Li Yalin was momentarily taken aback before eximing, “So, the case involving Jamura and the others is effectively closed internally!”


    “Yes, that’s the situation, but it won’t be made public.”


    Li Yalin felt a wave of disappointment wash over him. “Xion has escaped, Wanlong Pce isn’t being investigated, and there’s nothing wrong with Arman, which means uncovering the truth behind this case seems nearly impossible.”


    The other party responded with a tone of resignation, “That is indeed the current state of affairs…”


    With a heavy sigh, Li Yalin sumbed to his disappointment.


    Unbeknownst to him, at that very moment, his request for Arman to conduct an investigation had triggered a file containing information about Arman to surface in the records of a wealthy tycoon on Hong Kong Ind.


    This affluent individual was Liu Sheng, who had once held Arman in high regard butter developed a deep-seated animosity towards him.


    However, Liu Sheng is not his real name.


    His true name is Lau Ka Fai, and he stands as one of the most influential real estate developers, shipping magnates, and investors on Hong Kong Ind.


    People refer to him as Liu Sheng because, on the ind, he enjoys a solid public reputation. Residents perceive Liu Jiahui as romantic, charitable, and gentlemanly, which is why he is affectionately called Liu Sheng.<fn85b5> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on Find[?]ovel</fn85b5>