Chapter 445

Bethany understood the military customs. She quickly invited Mateo to have a seat. Sarah brought out some fruit, and sensing the moment, quietly withdrew to her room. "What's the matter? Are you feeling unwell?" Mateo noticed immediately that something was wrong with Bethany. "Maybe I've just overdone it the past few days. I've been resting for two days, and I'm feeling much better today," she replied, trying to downplay her condition so he wouldn't be too concerned. After some casual conversation, he finally got to the point. "Beth, have you had any run-ins with anyone after you came here?" "Run-ins?" Bethany shook her head, puzzled. "I barely know anyone here. I'm either at the office or in the apartment. I shouldn't have any problems with anyone." "That's odd," Mateo said, lowering his voice. "When I came over today, I saw two men in black hanging around your building for a long time. It seemed suspicious, so I caught hold of them. They told me…" His expression turned grave. "