Chapter 806 Black Puma
As soon as they entered the elevator, silence fell between Hera and Cindy. Picking up on the tension, Zhane wisely chose to remain quiet as well, pretending not to notice the subtle exchange between the two women.
Now that he sensed their closeness and suspected Hera was keeping a secret, he decided to act oblivious—he didn’t want her to feel pressured to open up before she was ready.
When the elevator doors opened, the three of them walked toward Zhane’s office. Just before they reached the door, Hera spoke up.
"Zhane, could I trouble you to bring the gun holsters and waist belt inside for me? I borrowed them from Miss Cindy here," she said, subtly giving Zhane an excuse to step away.
Zhane immediately caught on. With a gentle smile, he nodded and gestured for Hera and Cindy to hand him the paper bag and duffle bag. Taking them both, he entered the office, leaving the two women alone in the hallway.
Hera gratefully handed over the paper bag, while Cindy passed the duffle bag to Zhane with a curt, respectful gesture. For a moment, Zhane felt like he was being treated as if he were the master of the house. He couldn’t tell if it was just his imagination or if Cindy was truly that formal.
Then again, it made sense—this was likely their first meeting, and Cindy was a well-known figure in the upper circles. It was only natural for her to carry herself with grace and extend proper courtesy when meeting someone new, a testament to her impeccable manners.
Zhane stopped overthinking and quietly brought the bags inside the office. As soon as the door closed behind him, Cindy leaned in and whispered, "Young Miss, I’ve already sent you Gerald’s report regarding his findings and the interrogation results about what truly happened to Master Leo and his team."
She paused, seemingly considering how best to phrase her next words before continuing. "It appears that Master Leo was caught in the middle of a territory war with the Northern Faction."