After a moment, the elevator doors parted, and Vera walked in, completely unaware of the pair of eyes stealthily watching her from behind.
Watching her elevator descend, only then did Kris Cooper straighten up from around the corner of the corridor.
"Naughty girl, you've walked right into the trap this time!"
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By the time Vera left the Skywalk Building and returned to her old, rented one-bedroom apartment in the Peaceful District, it was already dusk.
The first thing Vera did upon returning home was plug in her phone to charge, ensuring she wouldn't miss any calls. With that done, she casually tossed her bag onto the sofa before throwing herself down onto it as well.
She hadn't rested all day, running around from morning till night, and she was thoroughly exhausted.
After resting against the back of the sofa for a while, she reached for a takeout menu on the coffee table.
