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Chapter 63 - Trust II

Dove's voice broke the silence, her tone somber. "Hana, you're not the only one who Asmar has hurt."

Hana's eyes widened in shock. "There are others...?" she whispered, her voice trembling.

"Yes," Dove confirmed, her gaze filled with sorrow. "There was a lawyer who tried to protect a client from Asmar's corruption and money laundering schemes. He... he was killed for it."

Dove walked over to the stack of documents and pulled out one, handing it to Lenna. "This is his case file, He was a good man, a champion of justice. But he was no match for Asmar's ruthlessness."

Lenna gasped, her eyes wide with shock. "He was killed? But... why?"

"Asmar was involved in some shady business dealings," Dove explained, her voice laced with anger. "The lawyer was getting too close to the truth, so Asmar had him silenced."

"That's... monstrous," Lenna whispered, her face pale with horror.

I nodded grimly, a cold fury burning in my chest. Asmar had not only murdered Hana, but he had also taken the life of an innocent man who was simply trying to do his job.

"We have to expose him," I declared, my voice filled with determination. "We have to make sure he pays for his crimes."

"Yes, and we've already drained his bank accounts," Dove added, her eyes narrowing. "But first, we need to get him to block his own card by spending a lot of money..." She looked at Xian and Lenna. "Both of you."

Lenna and I exchanged a surprised glance.

Dove handed each of us a black card. "There's one billion rupiah on each of these," she explained. "Use it all within the next 24 hours."

"...But won't that get us tracked?" I asked, a flicker of concern in my eyes.

Dove shook her head. "Don't worry," she reassured me. "Gilg has enchanted these cards. Every transaction will appear as 'anonymous' in the bank's records."

I stared at the black card in my hand, the weight of the task ahead suddenly feeling very real. A billion rupiah was an unimaginable amount of money to spend in a single day.

"But... how are we supposed to spend that much money?" Lenna asked, her voice filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension.

"Don't worry," Dove assured her, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. "I have a few ideas."

***

The next few hours were a whirlwind of luxury and extravagance. Dove, with her impeccable taste and knowledge of the city's high-end establishments, led us on a shopping spree unlike any I had ever experienced.

We started at a designer boutique, where Dove helped Lenna pick out a stunning new wardrobe, complete with flowing dresses, elegant blouses, and stylish accessories. Lenna, initially hesitant, soon embraced the experience, her eyes sparkling as she twirled in front of the mirror, modeling her new outfits.

Next, we visited a jewelry store, where Dove selected a pair of diamond earrings for herself and a delicate gold necklace for Lenna. The price tags were astronomical, but Dove didn't even blink as she swiped the black card.

We then proceeded to an electronics store, where I found myself drawn to the latest gaming console and a top-of-the-line virtual reality headset.

Dove insisted on buying them for me, claiming they were essential tools for my training as an Unveiled.

"So, what's next...?" I asked as we exited the store, our arms laden with bags.

"Xian, you still haven't spent anything on yourself," Dove pointed out.

"You wouldn't let me buy those games..." I mumbled.

"That's not worth it, We need to find something else." she retorted.

"Well, a billion rupiah is a lot of money, How about... investing in land?"

"That's a good idea," Dove agreed, her eyes lighting up. "I have a friend who can help you with that."

I nodded, a sense of relief washing over me. Perhaps this was a way to spend the money responsibly while also helping to secure my financial future.

A sudden rumble interrupted our conversation. Lenna's cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "Sorry," she mumbled, her stomach growling audibly.

"Sounds like someone's hungry," Dove teased, a playful smile on her face. "Let's go grab some food!"

Dove took Lenna's hand, and the two girls walked towards the exit, their laughter echoing through the building.

They seem to have become close friends quickly, I thought, a smile tugging at my lips as I followed behind them, carrying their shopping bags.

We arrived at a trendy restaurant inside the mall, its modern decor and bustling atmosphere a stark contrast to the quiet intensity of the warehouse. We found a table for three and settled into the plush seats.

"What do you guys want to eat?" Dove asked, scanning the menu with a practiced eye.

"Anything is fine," Lenna replied, her gaze wandering around the restaurant.

"Something expensive," I added, remembering our mission to drain Asmar's account.

Dove nodded and headed to the counter to place our order.

Lenna turned to me, her eyes wide with amazement. "Your family is extraordinary, Senior," she whispered. "I never imagined..."

"Is it?" I asked, feigning ignorance.

"Yes!" she exclaimed. "They're... I don't even know how to explain it. They're like something out of a movie."

"Do you know who Dove is?" I asked, a mischievous grin spreading across my face.

"... No?"

"She's a famous cosplayer with over 300,000 followers on InstingConnection," I revealed.

Lenna's jaw dropped, her eyes widening in disbelief. "No way! I had no idea!"

"She's pretty good at keeping her identity under wraps," I explained. "It's kind of a necessity, given the nature of our... work."

Lenna nodded, her mind clearly racing with all the new information. "So, what kind of work do you guys do at WRA Company?" she asked hesitantly.

Dove returned to the table, a plate piled high with food in her hands. She set it down and sat beside Lenna, her eyes twinkling with amusement.

"What kind of work do we do? Well, Dove, why don't you explain?"

"What?"

"Lenna wants to know what we do at WRA Company."

"Oh... well, it's pretty simple… We make things and sell them. Just like any other company."

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