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    He needed to know Nora’s whereabouts at all times.


    Sean and his friends began discussing their return home.


    Alice waved dismissively. “I’ve got matters to attend to in Hander Land. You all go ahead. We’ll have another chance to catch up.”


    With her ns in Hander Land settled and her newfound knowledge about Norah, she looked forward to revisiting Cend again for Nora.


    Alice departed gracefully after her deration.


    Joanna suddenly admired Alice’s gracious demeanor. Despite her recently cropped hair, her essence remained unchanged. She longed for that kind of fearless spirit. Duncan silently trailed Joanna, his gaze lingering as Alice disappeared from view.


    Duncan now realized Joanna was acquainted with Nia, the Night Cat. He, code-named Cheetah, paled inparison to Night Cat.


    “Joanna, do you know Night Cat?”


    Duncan spoke quietly, addressing only Joanna.


    “Who’s Night Cat?”


    To Duncan’s surprise, Joanna was unfamiliar with Night Cat.


    “Nia, the Night Cat, a renowned figure in the world of assassins,” Duncan briefly exined. “In our mercenary group, I’m known as ‘Cheetah’, unnoticed in the rankings. Alice is ‘Night Cat’.”


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    Joanna’s eyes widened. Alice had such a significant background? And she was an internationally renowned assassin?


    No wonder Alice had remainedposed during the mour Club riot, disying wless marksmanship.


    “Alice is Norah’s friend from abroad. I haven’t known her for long.”


    Alice was simply friendly. In no time, she had be acquainted with Joanna and Susanna.


    Duncan pondered aloud, “Perhaps Norah is more than meets the eye.”


    Joanna yed dumb. “Indeed, Norah is extraordinary. Proficient in medicine, racing, and design.”


    Norah’s identity as the Supernatural Doctor was a secret Joanna wouldn’t divulge lightly.


    Joanna carried the burden of keeping Norah’s trust. Duncan observed his apprentice’s deception and wisely remained silent.


    Everyone harbored secrets, and he would pretend not to know.


    Ka, her husband, and her adoptive daughter boarded a ne home after Nora’s performance.


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