Chapter 120. Say the Truth

He closed his eyes and let out a breath again as he heard Carl’s voice once more, the dangerous Agent was gradually coming closer to him.

What had he come back from the dead to do? Agent Elkim asked himself. He remembered watching the footages and seeing that the tranquilizing guns were used, and that meant Carl was avoiding killing his security agents and men around, but what Carl had in mind for him was what he could not tell. He had to find out what it all meant, and that would only happen if he could get Carl to talk to him.

His name was called by Carl again. He remained still and listened as sounds of the footsteps drew closer.

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The place was so silent that one could hear a pin drop if it did, but Henry heard or saw no signs of movement. He was close to a dark area of the hall and there was a tall shelf of books in front. It was dark beside it and dark behind. He couldn’t see if anyone or anything was hidden or hiding behind it but he was careful as h