" That place ? I went there with some friends for dinner after our last tests . But it was pretty pricey - unless your parents had money , normal folks really couldn't afford to eat there . Who died ? " The first person whispered , " I heard it was a guy who sold organs and did all kinds of dirty stuff . He'd stayed in our country for decades , then ran abroad . He only came back a few years ago . Someone was protecting him , so the cops couldn't touch him . " The night before last , he must've pissed off the wrong person . They killed him , chopped up his body , and tossed the pieces in the river . By the time they found him the next day , his body was already swollen from soaking in the water . " " Well , serves him right . Whoever did it did everyone a favor . " " It could've been gangs fighting . Don't get too excited . My family has someone on the investigation team . They said you could tell from the scene that it was done by a pro ." " Honestly , no matter how you look at it , the killer did the right thing this time . If you ask me , the guy should only get locked up for two days , just for form's sake . " " They sealed off the crime scene , so we can't go there for a while . That sucks - my dad said if I did well on my first exam this semester , he'd take me there to celebrate . " Irene overheard the conversation , and so did Eden . But she remembered clearly - she had slit that man's throat with one strike . She hadn't cut up the body . Her thoughts quickly went to the other man who'd been there that night . Maybe he was the one who'd done it . Beside her , Irene studied Eden's face . She couldn't tell what Eden was thinking , but something about the whole thing felt connected to Eden . She blinked , ready to ask , but Eden had already turned her head . " Want some cakes ? After training , I'll buy you some . " " Yes , yes ! " Irene's mind instantly shifted . Her heart and mind were full of cakes , and everything else flew right out of her head . She prayed the whole time and finally made it to the end of training - and got to eat the cakes Eden bought her . In the center of Drea City stood an old bakery called Sweets and Co. Their desserts were famous , but the line was always long When Eden was little , she loved their tiramisu and chocolate mousse . Raymond often had people wait in line to buy them for her and her mother , Now , after ten years away , she came back to the same street . That small , tucked away shop still had a line out the door . Irene ate with sparkling eyes , and even her steps felt lighter . The two had gone straight there after training , still in their matching uniforms . The shop owner was delighted to see two 1/3 12:32 Mon , 15 Sept Chapter 15 pretty little girls and gave them some freshly baked cream puffs as a treat . Walking down the street , Irene dug in her pocket , pulled out a small green bottle , and handed it to Eden . " For you , Eden . " Eden looked at it . " What's this ? " " It's a liquid that makes skin rot and turns people into bones real fast . I just made it ! " Irene grinned sweetly , nibbling cream puffs one after another . " It works in three seconds . " Her expression was pure and innocent , totally at odds with the words leaving her mouth . With just a cake , Eden had gotten another one of Irene's inventions . Nobody else could get such a bargain . Back in Ravenhold , when mercenaries wanted her Flesh - Melt Fluid , Irene might agree at first , then flip them onto the ground and pour it straight down their throats . - But Eden ? She often got Irene's potions as gifts . Eden was a jack - of - all - trades mercenary , but she never cared much about medicine . So she didn't turn away Irene's kindness . She slipped the bottle away and was about to speak when her gaze suddenly turned cold . Without a trace , she glanced behind them , the corner of her lips curling into a cold smile . Several people who didn't know better were tailing them . Irene also felt the hostile presence closing in . But with Eden next to her , the only thing she cared about was finishing her cake . " Well , what a coincidence , Eden . We meet again . " A familiar female voice rang out as Nina stepped from behind a corner , with Sienna right behind her , arms crossed , flanked by five tall guys . Sienna's chin tilted slightly , her face full of smugness./She couldn't wait to see Eden embarrassed . What she hated most was that untouchable pride Eden carried - as if no matter how far she fell , she'd always be the Wright family's high - and - mighty daughter . That Eden from ten years ago was one thing , but now , Sienna thought Eden had no right to act arrogant anymore . In her mind , Sienna tore Eden apart with every insult she could think of . Eden had slipped past her too many times , dodging every chance for the payback she deserved , and it infuriated her to think of all the hours she had wasted . But this time , she had cornered a few girls who saw Eden after school and forced them to tell her where Eden went . Sienna sneered in her mind , ' Eden , so what if you can run fast ? You still fell into my hands , didn't you ? Tonight , I'll make you blow up on the campus forum again . Let's see how long you can keep that attitude . " Nina , get your phone . Start the livestream , " Sienna ordered with a cold laugh . Eden shot a glance at her . As Nina pulled out her phone , Eden's eyes flicked to the camera , and she let out a soft , mocking laugh . 2/3 12:32 Mon , Chapter 15 Nina snorted , " Eden , if you've got any sense , you'll apologize to Sienna now . There's still time . " She figured Eden must've been scared stupid , since she was still laughing . By now , the livestream chat had blown up . Sienna and Nina stopping and questioning girls at Everbright High School had already drawn plenty of attention . 20 With all the rumors flying on the school forum these past few days and their public threats , everyone knew they were after Eden . On top of that , Sienna herself had just posted openly on the forum , bold as ever : [ Come to my livestream tonight . There's gonna be a good show . ] Everyone could guess what it meant . Back in middle school , Sienna had used the same tricks on another girl . That girl had been bullied so badly that she quit school and transferred , and people later heard she fell into depression . And now she dared target Eden - the Wright family's daughter . For ten years , everyone had thought the Wright family's daughter was Julie . But no matter what , Eden was still Raymond's blood daughter . That much was certain . 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