Chapter 1830

To exercise caution, the Simmons weren't included in the list of recipients for invitations to the black market, as this was a strategic move to gauge Sullivan's response. Each invitation was assigned a unique serial number, a practice the black market had employed for years to manage the number of attendees. Initially, it seemed that Sullivan was maintaining his composure, but after a few days, the Simmons began actively seeking an invitation. Hesper found this perplexing, as she had expected Sullivan to see through their ruse. Compared to the general populace, Sullivan had a better understanding of Hesper and Rickard. So, why did he insist on attending? Hesper had assumed he would hesitate, but he wasted no time, searching for a ticket within half a day. It was too swift. It was undoubtedly a trap meant for him, and he was fully aware of it, yet he willingly walked into it. Hesper chose not to dwell on his motivations as long as the outcome aligned with their objectives. Rickard