Crack!
The solid hardwood desk splintered, fragments crashing to the floor around him.
Zane Zhou, a high-tier Martial General, stood frozen in place, his expression utterly changed—he dared not move a muscle.
"Was my guess correct?"
His face was stiff as a statue, only his Adam's apple moved.
But.
Was he wrong?
Zane Zhou forced down a dry swallow, his lips drained of color.
Earlier this afternoon, after thoroughly investigating Principal Victor Yan, he had double-checked Monica Zhang's family information to ensure nothing was missed.
Her father, Roy Zhang; her mother, Xuebo Yan.
Both had originally lived in Linhaven City. Years ago, Roy Zhang founded a company in Riverford.
Four years ago, the company entered a period of rapid growth.
Three years ago, the family temporarily relocated. At the time, Monica Zhang was preparing for her junior-high graduation exams and chose Riverdale Experimental High School in Riverford.
"But—but—"
"If nothing had changed, Monica should have enrolled at Linhaven Seventeenth High School! Principal Victor Yan even mentioned this at his birthday banquet!"
These exhaustive details made Zane Zhou's face contort with shock.
The deeper he investigated, the more horrifying it became—the closer he got to the truth, the more intense his fear.
His thoughts churned with difficulty.
He clenched his teeth and pressed on with his deduction.
Peerless Prodigy Andrew Han was searching for someone, but found no trace of her... yet that girl was right beside him!