Sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves, casting patches of golden light across Lin Yu's desk. Yet Lin Yu could find no heart to admire the lovely scenery; his gaze was locked onto the mountain of case files piled before him, his brows knitted into a tight knot. Although they had achieved some breakthroughs in the case with Jiang Ya's assistance, the disappearance of the key witness remained like an impassable high wall standing before them, bringing the entire investigation to a grinding halt.
Lin Yu rubbed his sore eyes, leaning back in his chair as he replayed every detail of the previous investigation in his mind, trying to catch a glimpse of any overlooked clue. Just then, a soft knock came at the office door, and Jiang Ya walked in. She was dressed in a sharp professional suit, her eyes radiating determination and confidence as she held a file in her hand.
"Still worrying, Lin Yu?" Jiang Ya asked softly, a hint of concern in her voice.
Chapter 80