When Higashimuyama Tayoko and the others heard Curaçao speak to Assistant Commissioner Qin Xiao in that slightly jealous tone, their expressions involuntarily shifted. It was as if someone had dashed a basin of cold water over them, turning them instantly pale.
A complex mix of emotions surged within their hearts—dissatisfaction mingled with confusion.
From their perspective, their relationship with Qin Xiao did not particularly show anyone holding the upper hand; they should all have been on equal footing as friends. Yet Curaçao's words and demeanor seemed to hint at a much more special connection between herself and Qin Xiao.
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