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"Since you hold evidence in your hands, why would Taylor Tilt leave you alive until today?" Yves King asked with cold hostility, his eyes fixed intently on Adviser Hoffman, reflecting a ghastly and sinister light.
"Hmph, regarding that old and scheming fox, Taylor Tilt, I had long been cautious and secured a way out for myself. I once hinted to him that if he were to kill his hound, the news would quickly reach you. He understood the significance of this matter and, of course, dared not act rashly or lay a murderous hand on me." After stating this weakly, Adviser Hoffman paused, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke softly again, "I know a very important piece of evidence, and it's related to your mother. I'll give you this evidence in exchange for sparing my life. Just let me go now, and afterward, even if you make me serve a life sentence, I beg you, please stop torturing me."
