Novel Square
Chapter 1687
Chapter 1687 Incoming Plague
The reasons the "teachers" provided for their sudden resignations were seemingly reasonable. They claimed the pressure had become too much, and they needed to take time off to pursue further studies.
In their minds, it wouldn't matter even if their leave was not immediately approved. They could still leave Hawford without any problems. Everything would continue as normal, and it would be easier for them to slip in and out unnoticed.
However, on the very day they submitted their resignation, they were called in for a conversation. At first, they didn't sense the severity of the situation. They thought it was just a routine discussion a common formality from the school to keep them on board.
But they did not expect that those who came to meet them were wearing police uniforms. Panic set in despite their calm composure on the surface.
Edward had assured them that no matter what happened, there would always be someone to back them up, and they should just behave as usual. But the more questions they were asked, the more their nerves started to unravel. Then, a new person entered the room. His voice was very formal, but the words left at least two of them frozen on the spot. "The items at your home were searched. These teaching materials are not right."
In the face of the evidence, all their explanations fell apart.Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.
Edward didn't even receive the news when the "teachers" were taken away, but it was clear his plan to preserve their strength had failed.
Based on his understanding, he had always believed that the education system would be too complex to investigate fully. It was too deeply rooted, and there was no way to dig up everything without triggering alarms.
What he didn't anticipate was Wynter's precision in pinpointing their infiltrators so accurately. He also never thought Lucas would be so fearless, willing to step on so many toes to dig deep into the corruption.
He couldn't understand where Lucas got his courage from. How dare he embarrass the education sector like this? But despite Edward's disbelief, it still happened.
Meanwhile, on the same day, the family members of the directors who had attended the earlier meeting were all found, including Dominic's wife, the one who had been promoted to professor.
The moment they were confronted, there was no need for further questioning.
As soon as the authorities revealed the case, Dominic's wife, Estelle Corin, sneered. "You small-town cops! Do you even know where this is? How dare you come here asking questions? What are you even trying to question?
"How can you believe rumors just because someone reported us? I'm going to have a word with your superior!" Estelle was still trying to rely on Dominic's influence to exert her dominance against the authorities. However, the Special Unit didn't engage in any further conversation. They merely carried out their operation forcefully. Meanwhile, those directors' children were still loudly protesting, fearing they were about to lose their jobs. They were demanding to find someone to appeal their crimes, all dissatisfied with their current situations.
After all, none of them knew that their fathers had already fallen from grace.
At the same time, Wynter handed the scene over to Lucas. She knew that with his skills, securing the suspects was all but guaranteed. As for who would end up behind bars, she wasn't particularly interested.
She took out her phone and walked outside, dialing a number. It didn't take long before the call connected. "Check the situation in Colifernia. Find out if there will be any large-scale events happening soon. Make sure to investigate thoroughly."
Wynter hung up right after instructing the person on the call.
She wasn't fully convinced by what Yvette had said, but there was a significant possibility that the outbreak of the plague could be imminent. If it happened suddenly and without warning, it could bring the entire nation's
economy to a standstill.
Furthermore, as the Special Unit's leader, 001, she felt an unwavering duty to handle these potential threats.
The Special Unit member, who had received Wynter's directives, immediately began their investigation. Before long, the member returned a call to Wynter.
"Boss, we've just found something. There's going to be an international military exercise in the coming days, open to soldiers from all countries. It shouldn't be a major issue, right?"
Wynter narrowed her eyes at the information. "Stay put as you wait for further instructions. I'll have the others meet you soon. This exercise may not be as simple as it sounds. I'll explain in-depth once I arrive."
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