Bab 209: A Deal In The Dark

Meanwhile...

Lady Liang's hover car glided through the neon-lit streets, its sleek, silver surface reflecting the colorful glow of the city. The hover car was silent as it approached a dimly lit district, the kind of place that made her bodyguards uneasy.

She glanced at the towering buildings above, the flashing advertisements displaying everything from high-end technology to the latest synthetic entertainment.

This part of the city, however, was anything but luxurious. The neon lights barely lit up the dark alleys, and the people walking by were shadowy figures, hidden beneath hoods and masks.

Her bodyguard, Jiro, shifted uneasily in the front seat. "My Lady, this place… it's not safe. You shouldn't be meeting a man like that here. People like him only care about money."