Babel Novel
Chapter 1588
Chapter 1588 Backfire
Wynter knew there was no point in asking further. The mastermind would never expose any vulnerabilities, not even to their subordinates.
Those in power often communicated through implication. Those who understood would serve them, and those who couldn't would stay stagnant, never receiving promotions.
A mental storm brewed in Wynter's mind. She would need solid evidence to expose the person behind Fredric. Empty accusations would only alert her enemies.
The reason she allowed herself to be taken in was to lower their guard. After all, she had been too high-profile in Hawford lately. Her every move was watched closely, making it difficult for her to act freely.
The matter with Mindcrest High School couldn't be left unresolved. Her instincts told her that was the key to everything.
Wynter knew she had to rescue the recently selected girls before Logan tracked down the Winston family. The best way to do that was to adopt a new identity.
At that moment, Zachary's phone beeped. He handed it to Wynter, and after reading the message, a knowing smile crossed her face.
"Do as usual." The three words summarized everything. The implication was clear-get rid of Wynter as soon as possible.
"As expected, he's an old fox. To bring down the true mastermind, we'll need to deal with Fredric first," Wynter said to Elmer.
She immediately gave him orders. "Gather every detail about Fredric's early days as a lower rank official. Keep it discreet. Look into how he climbed to his current position. This includes every minor detail."
"Understood." Elmer nodded.
By now, everyone in the department realized what had transpired. They were ready to fully cooperate with the Special Unit. In a show of dedication to the mission's secrecy, they voluntarily switched off their phones and handed them over to Elmer.
This was the integrity of the civil servants, who genuinely served the people-showing their values through their actions.
Meanwhile, Fredric couldn't contain the smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. Finally, the major problem-Wynter-was dealt with.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.
Soon, both the Quinnell and Whitman families would have a hard time protecting
themselves. The coveted position of the Chamber of Commerce's chairman would never fall into their hands.
Furthermore, no one would pay attention to the scholarship committee anymore. Wynter, that insolent young upstart, was bound to pay for her actions. Even the Yarwood family couldn't do much with the damning evidence they'd gathered against her.
If he'd known she feared being interrogated, he would have captured her sooner.
However, the delay had interfered with his timetable for sending Eliana to her "destination ". He would need to devise another plan to ensure her transfer was carried out smoothly.
But the most pressing matter for Fredric now was handling Lucas' arrival.
Seeing Lucas' car pulling in, Fredric quickly ran over to open the door, maintaining his practiced subservience. "Mr. Keller, shall we allow the children to continue their lessons as usual? We can just take a look around."
Of course, disrupting the students' studies was out of the question.
Lucas nodded and chuckled. "Let's start by visiting the cafeteria. It's almost lunchtime, and we don't want everyone making too much fuss. I'd like to see what the children are eating." Everyone knew that a school's cafeteria was a reflection of how much the administration valued its students. There wouldn't be enough time to whip up a fancy meal just for show- whatever was on the menu now was what the students ate every day.
Fredric immediately knew Lucas wouldn't be easy to deal with. He thought to himself that Gideon had received plenty of benefits over the years, so surely, he wouldn't let the food quality slip, right?
However, when they finally arrived at the cafeteria, Fredric's expression changed drastically.