Chapter 449: [Swept Clean]
The Mayor's body fell to the ground from mid-air, not even uttering a wail, and a large pool of blood quickly spread across the floor beneath him.
The Mayor's Wife stood still, holding a gun, staring at her husband for over ten seconds before stepping forward.
The Mayor struggled weakly, raising his head, his face twisted with pain as he mumbled curses.
The Mayor's Wife squatted down to listen closely, finally discerning the Mayor's words: "You shot, you're doomed too. My men will hear the gunshot... guards will..."
The Mayor's Wife chuckled, saying nothing.
Just then, footsteps came from outside, and the study door was pushed open. The adjutant strode in, and upon seeing the scene in the room, his face turned wildly.
In an instant, his eyes flicked with struggle before he turned around and barked fiercely at those outside.
There seemed to be confused questions from the guards outside, but after the adjutant's stern reprimands, all fell silent.
