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Edmund’s eyes widened, fear flashing across his face. 

Instinctively, he tried to dodge. 

Just as he barely avoided the attacks when the buzz–cut youth suddenly lunged, grabbing Edmund by the collar. 

In the chaos, someone hooked Edmund’s leg, practically paralyzing him. 

In a split second, the buzz–cut youth’s fist slammed into Edmund’s stomach. 

Edmund bent slightly from the pain, his usually stole expression breaking 

He let out a muffled groan, pain flickering in his eyes. 

He leaned against the wall, using his hands to support his trembling body. 

But the buzz–cut youth and his gang weren’t done with Edmund just yet. 

“What, can’t handle it already? I’m just getting started! The buzz–cut youth sneered, a cruel smile playing on his lips. 

His followers looked just as eager to continue. 

After all, it was too boring in here. 

Bullying a newcomer was their only source of amusement. 

As soon as he spoke, the buzz–cut youth led his gang towards Edmund again. 

Edmund, leaning against the wall, looked deathly pale. 

He pressed his lips together tightly, still enduring severe pain. 

The bystanders watched coldly. 

They were used to this. 

Such things happened too often here. 

If Edmund had been more tactful from the start and buttered–up the buzz–cut youth, he wouldn’t be in this situation now. 

Edmund, slumped against the wall, could only watch helplessly as countless fists came his way. 

He clenched his fists and instinctively closed his eyes, ready for another round of onslaught. 

“What are you doing?” Just then, a loud, stern voice suddenly echoed in everyone’s ears. 

Two police officers quickly broke through the crowd and rushed over. 

They swiftly subdued the thugs, their voices harsh. “Causing trouble here, you’ve really got guts!” 

The buzz–cut youth was handcuffed and pinned to the ground. 

The others, already terrified, squatted down, trembling. 

Normally, the guards would turn a blind eye to the violent activities. 

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That was why the thugs had been so brazen and unrestrained. 

But these two officers looked unfamiliar, clearly different from those ordinary guards. 

“Too idle, aren’t you? From now on, you’ll be asked to work. No lacking off, or I’ll increase your workload,” one of the officers scolded sternly 

The thugs were quickly taken away to work. 

With them gone, peace was restored. 

The two officers walked up to Edmund, their expressions still stern, but their tones softened slightly. “Are you Edmund?” 

Edmund looked up at them, confusion and anxiety obvious in his eyes. “You” 

Seeing his nervousness, one officer said calmly. “Don’t worry, we’ve looked into your case. It’s complicated, and nothing has been concluded yet. You shouldn’t be here.” 

Where Edmund was kept was meant for those already convicted, 

It was indeed inhumane to put someone awaiting trial here. 

“Come with us. The officer told Edmund, then led the pale–faced youth out. 

Edmund was brought to a clean and tidy room. 

Though not luxurious, it was much better than the previous place. 

“Stay here and cooperate with the investigation. If you’re truly innocent, the law will clear your name,” one of the officers said before leaving. 

Hearing this, Edmund was taken aback. 

How did everything suddenly improve? 

When he was first brought in, the officers handling his case were very strict, urging him to confess quickly. 

Now, these two officers were saying something different and had moved him to a clean room. 

Why? 

Although it was a good turn of events, Edmund couldn’t help but feel curious. 

As he was lost in thought, the door closed behind him. 

The two officers left, leaving Edmund alone in the room 

He instinctively moved closer to the door. 

There was a small window through which he could see outside. 

The two officers walked straight ahead, and suddenly a few men came running toward them. 

These men were the officers originally handling Edmund’s case 

They looked puzzled as they approached the two new officers, clearly confused about why Edmund was released. 

The new officers leaned in, whispering, “Bane, Faraday.” 

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Edmund tried to hear what they were saying, but the voices were too low, and he couldn’t make out anything clearly. 

He only caught the word “Faraday.” 

Those officers, upon hearing this, widened their eyes suddenly aid, with lingering fear, said, “So it was that person’s order. no wonder.” 

Their voices were louder this time, overheard by Edmund. 

Hearing this, Edmund frowned in thought. “That person’s order. Who could this person be?’ 

Someone had helped him out of his predicament, but who exactly? 

Recalling the word “Faraday.” Edmund could only think of Christopher Bane for now. 

He furrowed his brow, feeling a headache as he returned to the bed. 

He hadn’t had a good night’s sleep in a long time. 

Rather than thinking about all these questions, he decided to get some rest. 

With that, Edmund lay down and closed his eyes, exhausted. 

At this moment. 

Christopher and Oneida had arrived at the school. 

They headed straight to the school’s convenience store. 

Since it was class time, the convenience store was quiet and empty. 

The owner was standing at the counter, idly playing with his phone. 

Oneida narrowed her eyes, scanning the area but seeing no sign of any women. 

She strode over to the owner, her face cold, and demanded, “Where is your daughter?” 

Upon hearing the voice, the convenience store owner immediately lifted his head to look at Oneida. 

With just one glance, he was stunned by the coldness in the young girl’s eyes. 

“You” He stammered, his throat seeming to clog up, unsure of what to say. 

Christopher, standing behind Oneida, also fixed his gaze on the convenience store owner. 

At that moment, a soft female voice echoed. “Dad, do we have customers?” 

Then, a petite girl hurried over. 

She had a cute face with big, bright eyes, but her body was in stark contrast to her 

face. 

She was quite well–endowed.