Chapter 240. Searching for Olivia's Whereabouts

At this moment, a wave of relief washed over Irina. The situation had been precarious, but thankfully, the timely intervention of this woman had scattered the goons. Gratefully, she bowed slightly to the woman, expressing her thanks.

"Thank you, I'm fine."

The woman nodded in acknowledgment. But a moment later, she regarded Irina with a peculiar glint in her eyes, as if an unspoken mystery lurked within.

"Indeed, why do you stand alone in this place? This city, though largely safe, becomes a haven for sinister souls as night falls. If you have no purpose here, it would be wisest to return to your hotel, avoiding the streets alone at this hour. Especially, given your undeniable beauty."

Hearing the words of the middle-aged woman, a hint of confusion danced across Irina's delicate face. In the next heartbeat, her eyes darted, desperately searching for any trace of Benjamin.

Yet, the streets betrayed no sign of him. For a fleeting moment, an overwhelming d