Chapter 7 Zendaya Is Killed

The investigation results from the Exploration Department were finally out. Alice was afraid that someone might try to cover up for Zendaya. So, she grabbed her phone and enlisted the help of several influential online personalities to livestream the entire process for the world to see.

Zendaya's connections within the upper ranks of the Exploration Department were murky at best. She had been promoted to become my immediate boss and had authority over the selection of exploration sites and personnel assignments.

To eliminate me, she deliberately reassigned all the other team members, leaving me vulnerable. Her original plan was to send me to Mount Kina alone. However, the Exploration Department had strict rules. No one could enter the mountains solo, and a minimum of two people was required. That was how Andrew ended up as the unlucky one to join me.

To ensure that Howard wouldn't rush to rescue me, she climbed halfway up Mount Evei at the same time, intentionally cutting her arm wi