Chapter 36:
After a period of discreet discussion in the sauna room, the group ca out, anticipating the activities arranged for them by Gap.
As a less renowned second-tier city, Sabin City had certain advantages incomparable to tropolitan areas, yet in other aspects, it didn't necessarily pale in comparison.
Choosing this venue for discussions was primarily for secrecy. The private club, combined with the near nudity of the sauna room, steam, and distorted sounds, made it exceedingly difficult for anyone to leave behind any trace of their presence, even if they intended to.
Following discussions that might potentially raise certain issues, the group left, preparing to return to their normal nightlife.
The beauty of the city lay in its abundant wealth and vibrant nights, sothing rural areas could never match. Consequently, a significant population gravitated towards urban centers.
Within a short span of a few years, the population of the Baylor Federation City had at least doubled, if not more.
While clubs served their purpose, they were limited to discussions or simple relaxation. Maintaining standards was crucial for these private clubs, and they would never easily compromise the rules they had set for themselves.
Seated in the last car, Gap, upon the driver's reminder, glanced back at a car trailing behind them, suddenly furrowing his brow.
Had it not been for the driver's prompt, he might not have sensed soone tailing them.
Private investigation wasn't part of Baylor Federation's judicial system; it belonged to a spontaneously ford occupation within the civilian sector. Yet, once registered and docunted, the evidence they collected could be admissible in various cases as long as it t judicial standards.
There existed a public misconceptionmost evidence in the hands of private investigators wasn't gathered through lawful ans. However, they knew how to legitimize these pieces of evidence through falsification, sotis even local judicial systems relied on their assistance to supplent evidence. Hence, few bothered to scrutinize the source of evidence held by private investigators.
Moreover, the significant difference between private investigators and the police was that the latter wouldn't tail individuals or rummage through trash bins for you, nor would they call you "Boss" just because you paid them.
However, private investigators would. They had beco, alongside lawyers, accountants, and dentists, one of Baylor Federation's most prominent industriesspecifically denoting their money-making capabilities.
Vera had her own private funds, being a certified accountant in an accounting firm. Gap also provided her with an additional sum monthly for household expenses, allowing her to save so money.
She had hired a private investigator affiliated with the firm to investigate the matter. Cases related to infidelity intrigued not only lawyers but also private investigators.
With appropriate photos, each picture could fetch a considerable price, regardless of the employer's intentionsthese photos and negatives had to be purchased.
The car trailing them suddenly turned onto a side road from the main thoroughfare. Though it felt odd, Gap decided to follow.
Monts later, the car Gap was in erged from that alley. Seated in the back, he fiddled with a roll of film, his expression understandably grim.
anwhile, the private investigator lay in a sorry state amid a heap of garbage.
In the early hours of the morning, sowhat intoxicated, Gap returned ho. He removed his tie, discarded his jacket, and pushed open the bedroom door.
The bedside lamp was still on, and Vera hadn't slept. She sat by the edge of the bed, wearing a complex expressionso resentnt mixed with a hint of anticipation.
"Back already?" Vera snapped back to attention as soon as the door opened, realizing Gap had been drinking. He had been doing so for a while now. She walked over to assist him, but Gap recoiled.
He went to a chair near the window, took out a roll of film from his pocket, and slamd it onto the table. Looking calmly at Vera, he softly said, "You had soone follow , take photos of !"
He shook his head. "Your suspicion is disheartening, dear. How could you doubt ?"
Vera remained silent for a mont, then t Gap's eyes. But in his eyes, she couldn't find the outstanding young man she once knewonly endless lies, arrogance, and deceit.
Suddenly, she too felt a wave of disappointnt. Gap taking this matter so seriously confird Vera's suspicions. It all seed quite aningless to her now.
"Last night, there were lipstick marks on your butt..."
With that sentence, the room's atmosphere changed instantly. Gap, initially ready to 'accuse' Vera, suddenly lost his vigor, almost disappearing. His eyes flickered with realization for a mont, then he slapped his forehead.
"Any questions you have, just ask
directly. Why resort to such thods? Don't you know ?" He started making excuses, trying to explain himself. "Do you know when that guy followed , I was with a board mber from the company? He was incredibly unhappy. You nearly ruined our future!"
The driver of the car he was in worked for the company, and that board mber was now aware of the situation. Gap had a hard ti explaining for a while before finally gaining the other party's trust.
The board mber, half smiling, cautioned Gap about handling personal matters well, not to let private affairs affect the company's operations, and warned himthis was his only chance.
This incident led Gap to finally decide to talk to Vera. If she continued dispatching private investigators or the like, things could get worse. She had to stop!
Vera was deeply disappointed. She looked at Gap and questioned, "Family or your careerwhich is more important?" Pausing for a mont, she continued, "Moreover, that's not an excuse for your infidelity. If you think your job gives you the liberty to fool around, what does that make ?"
Gap remained silent, offering no response. She turned, picked up the blanket and pillow, and walked to the bedroom door. Pausing there, she glanced back at Gap, not saying a word, as she opened the door with one hand.
She realized she displayed more courage than she had imagined, at least not exhibiting the expected explosive anger or the world-collapsing despair after confirming her husband's infidelity. She suddenly found herself sowhat frightening at this montor rather, she didn't know how to articulate that feeling. Being a wife and not feeling as enraged as expected after confirming her husband's infidelity made her realize she might not love this man as much as she thought.
In reality, most families were like this. When love turned into family bonds after marriage, strong emotions gradually subsided, ultimately transforming into emotions vastly different from love.
So described this as familial affection, but others viewed it as rely numbness.
"Now is a critical period for ..." Gap brought up this reason again. "Don't you want a bigger house, higher social status, more money, a better life?"
He opened his hands, wearing a pained expression. "I do this not just for myself but for this family. So social engagents are indeed dirty, but they're inevitable! Vera, you take things too seriously!"
Vera pulled open the door, standing outside it. Both of them locked eyes for a mont. Vera shook her head, "You disgust !"Please vote for this novel at /series/blackstone-code/
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