Chapter 73. The Mayor’s Arrival

“Mrs. Mayor?”

Shawn couldn’t hide his surprise. It was really unexpected. Why would Veronica come late at night, as if there was no other time to visit him?

Veronica casually walked in, not even waiting to be invited. But Shawn couldn’t refuse, considering the four guards accompanying her.

“My condolences for what happened, Detective,” Veronica said.

The mayor didn’t sit, just stood not far from Shawn. Veronica’s eyes scanned every corner of the house, and from her expression, she seemed suspicious of something.

Shawn wouldn’t be able to deny it if Veronica suspected that Kyler had been there. Surely his scent was still so strong. And if Veronica asked, Shawn would answer truthfully. Kyler’s visit was to deliver files. Whatever changes it might bring, Shawn didn’t want to escalate the tension between Kyler and Veronica.

“Thank you, Mrs. Mayor,” Shawn replied.

There was a moment of silence. It seemed that Veronica was thinking of something to