Chapter 742

There were no surveillance cameras in that alley. Since they hadn't seen the person's face, calling the police would be pointless, but it was still better than doing nothing at all.

Ruby bit her lip, deciding she would rather take a longer route than walk through that alley again.

Noticing her pale face, Sullivan fell silent momentarily before saying, "But before he left, he said something."

"What did he say?" Ruby asked.

"He told me not to meddle, saying that even if I could intervene for a moment, I wouldn't be able to control things for long," Sullivan replied. "And when he left, I felt like his gaze toward you wasn't that of a stranger. You two may know each other."

Ruby was appalled—she immediately thought of Hansel losing a lot of money gambling. If that person really did know her, her parents may have sent them…

"I understand, Sullivan. Thank you for today. It's getting late, so you should head home. I'll treat you to a meal another day," she said.

"No need. It was just a