Chapter 247 Innocent Student
The little girl turned around, still smiling, but then suddenly went limp and fainted into Adeline's arms.
Cadence's eyes widened in shock. "Did you drug her too?"
"She's six years old; her worldview is already formed." Adeline glanced at her. "Some kids can be even more vicious."
Cadence hesitated.
Adeline had already started to take action.
Adeline had studied criminal investigation.
In criminal investigation, one important subject was psychology.
There had been cases where villagers surrounded police cars, interfering with arrests.
Even when the police identified themselves, some villagers pretended not to hear and threw bricks at their heads.
This wasn't a rural area; it was hell.
Even Cadence, Adeline had to investigate before deciding to trust her. As for the others, even the children, they were still under scrutiny.
The cellar was deep and spacious.
The temperature was lower than on the ground.
It was mostly filled with watermelons and some potatoes.
As soon as Adeline descended, she smelled a strong scent of blood.
Following the scent made it easier to find the person.
She turned on her phone and shone the light towards the farthest corner.
What she saw was a man chained with iron shackles. His black trench coat was soaked with blood from his shoulders, and his lips were purple and cracked from dehydration.
His eyes opened as soon as Adeline came down.
His eyes were filled with vigilance. He lifted his head, revealing a strikingly handsome face with a cold, steely demeanor.
His sharp beauty made Adeline paused for a moment.
After all, the calluses on his fingertips were uncommon.
They were the kind that only people who frequently handled guns would have.
As Adeline observed him, the man was also sizing her up.
The Vanderbilt Family in Zelphoria had six grandsons, each with their own skills.
The eldest, Ralph Vanderbilt, supported the entire family business, handling commercial negotiations both domestically and internationally.
Very little information was available about the other five grandsons.
Especially the fifth grandson, Lorenzo Vanderbilt, who joined the military early on. It was said he had the most beautiful face but was shrouded in mystery, either on a mission or running away from home.
The man before her was Lorenzo.
He had subdued many with his strength.
But he never expected to fall into the hands of ordinary people.
If he were facing criminals, Lorenzo would never have been caught.
But he was dealing with the very people he was protecting.
Lorenzo had overestimated human nature.
In reality, any outsider coming here would be deceived.
Not because the locals were particularly cunning, but because they appeared so "honest and sincere."
If you weren't a girl but a grown man, you would be of no use to them.
They might even warmly welcome you and introduce you to the local sights.
They didn't kidnap just anyone; they chose their targets carefully.
They avoided those who dressed too conspicuously. Their favorite targets were innocent-looking, gentle, and clean female students.
If Lorenzo hadn't happened to save Cadence and was just passing through Eastgate Towns, he wouldn't have noticed anything amiss.
No one would have thought an entire town could have such a corrupt atmosphere.
Lorenzo now understood the darkness of this place. When he looked at Adeline, he wasn't overly excited. "Who are you?"
"Your ally," Adeline said, pulling the chain off his hands. "Just like Cadence, an innocent female student who was also kidnapped."
The chain was unlocked!
Lorenzo looked at her strength, raising an eyebrow slightly. An innocent female student?
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