Chapter 69

Make this longer and sound more intellectual.

Dryzza was never the type to be fazed easily. Years of working as a detective had sharpened her instincts, enabling her to read people and situations with clarity.

Even so, she felt the weight of suspicion thick in the air the moment she teleported into such a time.

Standing across from her was Joline— still Joline.

“I’m sorry for being late,” Dryzza managed to say, her voice steady. She didn’t waver under the intensity of Joline’s gaze.

Joline’s eyes remained sharp, and though her expression remained neutral, Dryzza could sense the unease radiating from her. There was no point in pressing too hard at this stage. A calculated approach was always best in such situations.

“It seems like we have a little misunderstanding,” Dryzza added cautiously, choosing her words carefully to diffuse any brewing tension.

It was a delicate dance. She wasn’t here to cause conflict, but the atmosphere made it clear that her mere presence was already an