Chapter 165

Elsa was a little annoyed by Ryder's attitude. However, this was the help her superior sent her, and there was not much she could say about it. "Alright. This is Wilbur Penn, a friend of mine. He's here to help with the case too. We'll be working together." Ryder glanced at Wilbur. "Is he part of your team?" "No, he's just a friend," Elsa replied. Ryder said emotionlessly, "I'm sorry, but my work forbids the presence of outsiders. Tell him to leave." Elsa flushed awkwardly. "Mr. Penn here is a cultivator too, and I'm certain that the case will move along much smoother if we work together." "That isn't necessary," Ryder said, his expression unchanged. Elsa did not know what to say. Who was this guy, and why was he acting like this? Wilbur said to Elsa, "That's fine. I was busy, anyway. You can go on your own. I'm sure things will be fine with Mr. Litwing here." Wilbur turned to leave after that. He had no time to waste on rude people like this. Elsa could only send W