Chapter 493
Chapter 493:
The scar-faced leader’s story made Ashton’s frown deepen.
He asked, “With so many people missing, didn’t the police even investigate?”
The scar-faced leader shook his head. “This place is practically a lawless zone. It’s normal for people to come and go. I heard that some homeless called the police when their friends went missing. But those newcomers were very cautious. Every time the police came here, they seemed to get wind of it. So, the police never found anything. There were no clues. Eventually, the police thought those homeless people were trying to cause trouble, saying they were looking for attention or sympathy. So, the police ignored their reports.”
Ashton’s expression grew even more serious, and his heart sank.
He could feel the weight of the situation pressing down on him. It seemed more complicated and dangerous than he had imagined.
He had to find Milena as soon as possible. Every second counted, knowing she might be in danger and at the mercy of those people. If he was a little later, he couldn’t imagine what could happen to her.
After getting the warehouse’s specific location from the gang, Ashton didn’t waste time. He immediately left the building and headed straight for the warehouse.
Soon, he arrived at the location described by the scar-faced man. He noticed two unknown individuals in white masks at the door of the warehouse. They were armed and clearly on the lookout.
Ashton didn’t barge in. After all, he couldn’t alert the enemies. He remained low and vigilant, slipping around the warehouse’s perimeter, relying on his stealth skills. He quickly assessed the layout of the warehouse, noting the solid iron sheets sealing off the first floor. However, the second floor had a few open windows, allowing him to sneak in.
Ashton also noted the positions of the guards patrolling the area and the surveillance cameras strategically placed around. After a few minutes, he spotted a hidden blind spot.
He quickly crawled to the spot and climbed up the pipes on the warehouse’s exterior wall to the second-floor window, avoiding direct lines of sight.
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Ashton carefully checked the surroundings to ensure it wasn’t a trap. After confirming that the window was clear, he quickly…
Ashton sneaked into the second floor of the warehouse, keeping his movements slow and measured to make sure he didn’t make even the slightest noise. He silently waited for a moment, observing the surroundings. It was still quiet and calm, and the guards outside were still patrolling as usual. They were completely oblivious to his presence.
After successfully completing the most difficult first step in sneaking into the warehouse, Ashton immediately began a comprehensive and detailed investigation, methodically examining every inch of the warehouse. After moving cautiously across the dimly lit space, a sense of unease began to creep into his heart.
People were guarding outside the warehouse, but actually, there was nothing inside apart from junk like discarded appliances, broken furniture, and rusted metal scraps. There were no rooms or makeshift cells to hide people.
It made sense to Ashton now. No wonder the scar-faced man said the police made several visits but returned empty-handed. This warehouse had been chosen as a hideout precisely because it would frustrate any investigation.