Chapter 1004

The look in Richard's eyes suddenly turned indiscernible. "What's the rush?" The staff member gave a nervous chuckle. "I-I just don't want to trouble you, sir." "Not at all," Richard replied coolly. "This is my own business, after all. It's no trouble at all." His gaze swept across the large archive room. The door, usually locked, was now open. But the staff member was outside. That could only mean one thing. Someone was inside. No one should be in the archive room without reason, especially not at a time like this. Unease gripped Richard. He strode inside and moved through the rows of shelves, while Timothy ducked low and scurried away from him. Echoes were inevitable in this vast room, and it didn't take Richard long to notice the faint sound of other footsteps. Realizing he wasn't alone, he turned grim and barked at Liam, "Split up and search!" They began combing through the narrow spaces between the shelves. Timothy was crouching against a wall. He bolted for the do