Yun Si's gaze fixed on the file. Even through the dim light, she could see the edges were worn, as if it had been opened and closed many times. Whatever was inside had not been easy to obtain.
She nodded once. "The money will be transferred to your account within the hour."
The detective let out a quiet chuckle. "I figured it would be." Then his expression sobered. He leaned in slightly, lowering his voice further. "Be careful, Miss Yun."
Her brows knit beneath the brim of her hat. "This woman," he continued, "she's not ordinary. She's dangerous and extremely powerful. She stands on the top of the pyramid, the kind who doesn't leave loose ends."
Yun Si's fingers tightened at her side, but her voice remained steady. "I understand."
She reached out to take the file, when suddenly...
BANG!
The sharp crack of a gunshot tore through the night.
