Trafford's Trading Club

768: Chapter 12: The Privileged Beneficiaries 768: Chapter 12: The Privileged Beneficiaries The panic-stricken expression on Livia’s face made Caroline suddenly sense something was wrong.

Big Boss Neymar is dead?

Wasn’t it supposed to be Joseph from the neighboring district who should have died?

She clearly saw with her own eyes how Joseph died miserably…

At the throat, the knife instantly pierced through, blood splattering on the glass, absolutely no chance of survival, she even clearly remembers the moment when Joseph died, it was so horrifying.

Even now, she can imagine how much pain Joseph must have been in at that time…

But why does Livia say it’s Big Boss Neymar who has died?

The ruler of this area… died in his own home?

Could it be… because of that mystical transaction she experienced?

To remove her from danger, did they kill Big Boss Neymar as well?

No, no, no…

Perhaps it was the same murderer who killed Joseph, and also killed Big Boss Neymar?

Caroline took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, desperately recalling the scene she saw from the bathroom…

Joseph was on the upper level of the villa at the time, and people were not allowed to go up there casually.

So at that time, was Joseph negotiating something with Big Boss Neymar?

Even when Joseph died, Neymar was present…

Was Big Boss Neymar the one who ordered Joseph to be killed… for a gang rivalry or something else?

No, that’s not right, why did Big Boss Neymar die too? “Big Boss Neymar… died?” Caroline felt she still lacked information, and hastily asked, “Why did he die?”

Livia poured a glass of water and drank it in large gulps.

She seemed to regain her breath, but her face was somewhat pale, evidently due to excessive panic, only to shake her head, “How would I know?

When the incident happened, I was having SEX with a man!

If Boss’s men hadn’t suddenly rushed in, I wouldn’t have known!”

Livia seemed to be recalling the situation at the time, “…Later, all of us were captured into the living room.

Do you know?

Ronald went crazy at that time!

He is Big Boss Neymar’s brother and has always greatly admired his brother!

He was extremely sad, crying while pointing a gun at everyone’s head…

He was completely acting insane!”

Caroline had heard stories about Ronald too, he was an orphan but was adopted by Neymar early on, and from then on was publicly presented as Neymar’s brother.

Over the years, Ronald had helped Neymar establish a vast territory, becoming one of the core figures of the entire gang. “And then…” Caroline could naturally imagine the scene at that time.

Neymar represented the order of this area…

His death symbolizes the collapse of order.

For the gang led by Neymar at the time, this is undoubtedly a disaster. “…Later, they questioned us one by one, but didn’t find anything in the end.”

Livia patted her ample chest, saying, “Moreover, the people in the villa all knew each other, and each could prove what they were doing at the time.

Also… not only did Big Boss Neymar die, I saw them carrying Joseph’s body out too… oh, it’s the Joseph I told you about from the neighboring district!”

Caroline instinctively nodded.

Livia swallowed some saliva and said, “Oh my god, do you know how Joseph died?

His throat was cut more than halfway through, his head barely hanging by the neck, almost falling off!

You can’t imagine how much blood he lost!

Half of his body was almost covered in blood…

It was terrifying!”

Caroline sat down, holding the chair, and poured Livia a glass of water. “…I heard them talking quietly, seemed like Big Boss Neymar and Joseph were discussing something at the time, as if there was another man present too.

But they couldn’t find that guy then.

I heard Ronald mention something like ‘Mr.

Song disappeared,’ and something about ‘flowers’…

I didn’t hear it clearly, seemed like a type of flower’s name?”

Livia shook her head, “Later, they let us go but warned us not to leave this place carelessly.

On the way back, I took a look, all the exits were guarded by their people, everyone going out was being checked!” “Seems like something big really happened…” Caroline murmured to herself.

Livia then suddenly asked in confusion, “By the way, how did you get back?

I remember not seeing you at that time!

Later on, I specifically looked for you but didn’t find anything.

Instead, I found this.”

Livia took out a handbag from the bag she was carrying.

It was Caroline’s handbag.

Caroline casually said, “I ran into a customer, one of those thrill-seekers.

He took me out driving fast outside, and then we did it inside the car.”

She glanced at Livia’s expression and continued, “Afterwards, I felt a bit tired…

Doing it inside a car was really exhausting.

I simply let the guy drive me back.

Didn’t expect the bag to be left at the villa, thought I lost it somewhere, felt heartbroken for quite a while!”

Livia nodded, not doubting anything, and casually said, “No wonder the guard said he saw you leaving with a man.” “Really…” Caroline’s face suddenly changed slightly.

The guard said?

That’s impossible!

She basically escaped madly at that time!

And was chased by the villa’s guards the whole way…

How could the guard testify for her?

He was one of Big Boss Neymar’s men!

What she told Livia was just a lie made up on the spot!

It was…

It was that mystical shop!

That boss!

Could it be, he anticipated she would use this kind of lie, so he used some means to make the guard testify in such a false way?

But… but how could he possibly know she would use this excuse, make the guard say he saw ‘her leaving with a man,’ instead of something else…

In an instant, Caroline became increasingly afraid…

The irregularities behind this matter made her think more and feel that a mysterious and strange power seemed to weave a huge net over her life.

Terrified, she rubbed her forehead.

Perhaps… the nightmare isn’t resolved, it’s merely just begun? “What’s wrong?

Caroline?

Caroline?” Livia looked over with concern.

Caroline shook her head at this moment and casually said, “Isn’t it just the situation that makes me feel a bit scared?”

Livia agreed wholeheartedly, worried and said, “Yeah!

With Big Boss Neymar dead, who knows what will happen in the gang.

Who will take over?

I’m afraid no one will submit to anyone!

The most fearsome is their internal conflict…

Once that happens, this place won’t be peaceful for a long time.”

These gangs that controlled a slum gave some local order, but when the order collapses from within, the effects naturally spread throughout the slum… “Ah, let’s not talk about it!” Livia stood up, “I’m going to take a shower and get a good night’s sleep!

Let other matters go to hell!

Oh… by the way, this is your salary, paid by the referee on the way out.

I also picked it up for you.”

Livia took a few bills from her wallet, placed them in front of Caroline, and blinked, “Also this month’s rent~”

Caroline silently accepted them.

Caroline, who particularly liked money, didn’t show any sign of happiness at this time, which Livia found strange, given such a significant incident occurred.

Caroline spent the entire night unable to sleep.

She kept clutching that huge amount credit card, feeling she should return to that place once more, ask that young and mysterious boss what exactly happened.

This was the first night she held her favorite money but couldn’t sleep soundly. … …

Mo Mo heard the sound of insects chirping, opened his eyes, and felt a burning pain in his lungs, but it seemed to have lessened somewhat.

He instinctively looked at his body and found that on the most severe wound, a paste-like substance had been applied, emitting a faint coolness.

Who saved me?

Where’s Zhan?

Mo Mo sat up in shock.

But the movement instantly aggravated his injury, making him almost want to vomit blood… yet he found Zhan, who was right next to him!

However, what made Mo Mo gasp was that Zhan’s upper clothes had been removed, and a woman in white was examining Zhan’s back… examining the Imperial Edict that had merged into Zhan’s back!

Mo Mo’s gaze instinctively sharpened.

But the woman said calmly, “You’ve severed nineteen meridians; if you don’t want to sever them again, it’s best not to use energy right now.” “…Was it you who saved us?” Mo Mo couldn’t discern the origin of this woman… though she was incredibly beautiful.

He could, however, vaguely sense from the peculiar aura she emitted that this woman was extraordinary.

The woman merely glanced at Mo Mo, as if to say: Why ask such obvious questions?

Mo Mo was taken aback and clasped his fists in gratitude, “Thank you, for saving my life I will never forget… but if you also covet this Imperial Edict…”

Saying this, Mo Mo hesitated.

If she coveted it, what could he do?

In his current state, he probably couldn’t even handle an ordinary person, let alone this mysterious woman. “My path is entirely different from what this Imperial Edict represents, why would I take it?” The woman shook her head, “I was just curious.”

Mo Mo was once again taken aback and then smiled bitterly.

Though he didn’t immediately believe the woman’s words, he felt deeply moved and said, “Indeed.

When we cultivate, pursue immortality, from the start, we have our own path, our own sect.

Since this path was determined from the beginning, it must be followed.

If we can’t see our own path and lose our true selves, how can we talk about cultivation?

Those who rob, now only possess mana without their own path, an empty shell… how can they become immortals?”

The woman suddenly asked, “What is immortality?”

Mo Mo was stunned, furrowed his brows, and hesitated for a long time before helplessly shaking his head with a bitter smile, “Honestly, I don’t know what immortality is.

Is it eternal life?

The ability to move mountains and fill seas?

The power to invert Yin and Yang and exist beyond Heaven and Earth?

But that’s merely a display of power… in my view, it’s not entirely immortality.”

Mo Mo sighed repeatedly and finally, curious, looked at the woman in white and asked, “May I ask, Miss, what do you think immortality is?”

The woman in white did not answer, nor did she look at Mo Mo.

Instead, she stood up and said calmly, “There’s a little medicine left, change it yourself after tomorrow.

Do not exert energy for three days, after which you can moderately use mana to heal your internal injuries.” “Are you leaving?” Mo Mo struggled to get up… this woman seemed really uninterested in the Imperial Edict!

But it concerns the inheritance of the Great Emperor… it might even be the secret of eternal life!

The woman in white did not respond and turned to leave.

Mo Mo felt an impulse in his heart and blurted out, “Miss, what is your path?” “My path is my path, your path is your path, even if you knew what my path is, what difference would it make?” A calm voice replied.

Mo Mo’s heart stirred, as if he had come to an understanding… his question to her about what immortality is went unanswered, and it seemed to be for the same reason.

Mo Mo bowed deeply to her departing back, expressing his gratitude, “Thank you, Miss Qin, for your guidance and for saving me today.

I, Mo Mo, will never forget it.

If there is a chance in the future, I will surely repay your kindness!”

But he still did not know what immortality is. … …

The next day, Caroline was up early.

She didn’t wake the soundly sleeping Livia, but instead went out alone.

She headed to the bank first thing.

Banks set up here are few… even if there are any, they often have significant ties with the local gangs and are under their protection.

Caroline inserted her bank card into the machine, entered the password, and, after looking at the numbers on the screen repeatedly, walked away quietly in despair.

She walked down the stairs, somewhat at a loss.

On her way, she saw several of Big Boss Neymar’s men.

Among them, Caroline even recognized one who was involved in capturing her last night.

Face to face… this made Caroline’s legs almost give way, wanting to turn around and leave immediately.

Yet, unbelievably, the man seemed not to recognize her, merely giving her a strange look before walking past her with his men!

Caroline gritted her teeth and quickly ran, retracing the steps in her memory to find the location of the shop she entered last night.

But to her disappointment, upon reaching that place again, she found only an ordinary grocery store.

The old lady at the grocery store recognized her and cheerfully said, “Caroline!

I’ve just got some new ***** in, do you want to buy some?” “No… not for now.”

Caroline left again, feeling despondent. …

After Caroline left, almost at the same location, yet in a different mysterious space structure, an old pine wood door slowly opened.

Boss Luo of the club leisurely walked out, with the maid following, holding an umbrella.

It was stormy last night, but as day arrived, the sun turned glaringly hot.

The maid said: Why not take an umbrella, Master?

Well then… why not let me wear shorts?