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A few hours later, Lynn received a complete investigation report from the technical team. It revealed that Robert Cavell had indeed participated in multiple experimental projects, and his condition had made him desperate to find any possible treatment. Gene editing technology was precisely what he placed his hopes on.

Lin En leaned back in his chair, his eyes stern: "He is a patient, but that doesn't mean he has the right to trample on other people's lives."

Eric asked softly, "Inspector, should we arrest him directly?"

Lin En shook his head. "No. A man like Carvel will do anything to protect himself. We need more evidence to completely lock down his criminal chain. Contact the judicial authorities and apply for his bank account and communication records. We must find direct evidence of his crimes."

At the same time, Kate also provided some clues through her network of reporters: "Robert Carvel's condition has improved recently, reportedly due to his participation in a 'special treatment'. However, his legal team and medical team avoided answering inquiries from the outside world and are obviously hiding something."

"Special therapy..." Lynn memorized the word. "It's probably the product of genetic experiments. Kate, continue to follow up on this news, but be careful. He obviously doesn't like anyone getting close to his secrets."

A few days later, Lynn's team discovered through communication records that Cavel had frequent contacts with several core members of the genetic experiment organization, and even directly issued several orders, including the kidnapping of Emily.

"It seems that he is not only the funder, but also the direct manipulator." Eric slammed the document on the table. "This is the evidence."

Lin En stood up, a cold look flashing in his eyes: "Very good. Prepare the arrest warrant. Let's go meet this wealthy patient and make him pay for everything he has done."

The team moved quickly and headed to Cavel's private estate. The security measures in the estate were extremely tight, but Lynn was fully prepared.

Lin En led his team of agents quietly approaching Cavel's manor. Moonlight shone across the spacious courtyard, illuminating the figures of several patrolling bodyguards. The manor's high walls were adorned with cameras and sensors, but the technical team had already shielded them, creating a safe passage for the operation team.

"Everyone remain alert," Lin En whispered through the headset. "The target is in the main building. Once you confirm Cavel's whereabouts, take action immediately."

The team crossed the courtyard silently, avoiding the patrolling bodyguards, and finally arrived at a window outside the main building. Lin En gestured to the team to stand by, and then scanned the interior of the building with the built-in thermal imaging device.

"The target is in the study on the second floor." He reported in a low voice, then took the lead, pushed open the window, and quietly entered.

The lights in the study were dim, and Robert Carver was sitting behind his desk, staring intently at a laptop screen. He was apparently unaware of the danger approaching until Lynn gently pushed open the study door and pointed a gun at him.

"Robert Carwell, you are under arrest." Lynn's voice was low and calm. "Please put down what you are holding and raise your hands."

Cavill slowly raised his head. His eyes showed no panic, but rather fatigue and indifference. He turned off his computer and sighed, "It seems my time has finally come."

"Yes," Lynn responded coldly, "Pay for what you did."

"The price?" Cavill laughed, his voice almost crazed with sarcasm. "You think catching me will end all this? These experiments aren't for me, they're for humanity. My illness has made me see the fragility of life, and gene editing is the only future."

"You've used the lives of innocent people to pursue your own future," Lynn retorted, anger thick in her voice. "You've kidnapped children and destroyed families. Your so-called future is nothing more than an indulgence in power and selfishness."

Cavill's expression turned grim. He slowly stood up and reached out as if to grab a button on the desk. But Lynn had already seen through his intentions and said coldly, "Don't move, or I guarantee you won't have the chance to press anything again."

The bodyguards seemed to sense something was amiss and began to approach the study. Eric warned through his headset, "Inspector, a large number of targets are appearing outside. We recommend a quick evacuation."

"Understood." Lin En quickly ordered, "Secure the target and prepare to evacuate."

The team rushed into the study, quickly subdued Cavill, and took away his computer and documents. At the same time, a shrill alarm sounded in the manor, and a large number of bodyguards rushed into the main building to try to stop the action.

"Cover the retreat!" Lynn took the lead and the team members used precise firepower to suppress the bodyguards' offensive while protecting the safety of Cavel and the evidence.

Amidst the fierce firefight, the team successfully evacuated the main building and reached the rendezvous point. A helicopter parked in the distance quickly took them away from the manor. Cavel was handcuffed to his seat, his face pale and his eyes filled with complex emotions.

After returning to headquarters, Lynn immediately began interrogating Cavill. He handed the documents and computers found in the manor to the technical team, then sat in the interrogation room, looking coldly at this once-powerful tycoon.

"Your experimental organization has been destroyed, and your partners are being liquidated." Lin En's tone was cold. "Now, you only have one choice, and that is to confess everything. Otherwise, you will spend the rest of your life with the most heinous crimes."

Cavell was silent for a moment, then finally whispered, "I know I can't escape, but you won't understand what these experiments mean to me... It's not just for me, but for the possibility of immortality, for freedom from disease and death."

Lynn's gaze remained unwavering. "You desired immortality, yet you sacrificed countless lives. Your selfishness has destroyed so many."

The next morning, just as Lynn entered the office, Mark hurriedly pushed the door open with a serious expression: "Inspector, we conducted a thorough search of Cavel's estate last night and found several imprisoned children in the cellar."

Lin En suddenly raised his head, a flash of anger in his eyes: "How are they doing?"

"Fortunately, they weren't injured and are in stable physical condition, but they've clearly suffered significant psychological trauma." Mark handed the report to Lynn. "Preliminary investigations suggest these children are likely victims of previous disappearances, being held captive in the cellar as backup subjects for experiments."

Lin En looked at the photos in the report. In the photos, the skinny figures of the children huddled in the corner of the cellar, their eyes filled with fear and helplessness. His brow furrowed, and he said in a deep voice, "Immediately contact a psychologist and relevant agencies to ensure these children are properly placed. We cannot let their nightmare continue."

Mark nodded. "It's already been arranged. The psychological counseling team will arrive within the hour. Also, I've found out that some of these children's families are already looking for them, and some even think they've..." Lin En was silent for a moment, then said decisively, "Prioritize notifying these children's families, but make sure the psychological counseling team has intervened before conducting a meeting. We must ensure that the children's emotions are not further stimulated."

Soon, the counseling team arrived at headquarters. Lynn personally greeted them and briefly explained the situation. An older psychiatrist patted Lynn on the shoulder and said comfortingly, "Don't worry, Inspector. We will do our best to help these children return to normal life."

Meanwhile, Lynn reported the latest developments in the case to his superiors. His voice was calm and firm: "Cavel's crimes are not only illegal experiments, but also child trafficking and imprisonment. His punishment must fit his crime."

The superiors agreed and promised to make the case a priority.

When the children gradually regained some of their composure, Lynn entered the lounge and gently asked one of the oldest boys, "How were you brought there?"

The boy hesitated and whispered, "We were all deceived. They said they would take us to a safe place, but ended up locking us up."

Lin En continued to ask patiently, "Is there anyone else? Did you hear them mention anything important?"

The boy nodded. "I heard them say at one point that they were going to send us somewhere else, but then it seemed like their plans changed, and we've been locked up there ever since."

Lin En frowned, feeling that things might not be as simple as they seemed. Perhaps there were more victims, or perhaps some parts of the experimental network were still operating.

He turned to Mark and said, "Have the technical team continue to analyze the manor's communication records and surveillance data to see if there are any missed clues. At the same time, arrange for someone to follow up on the children to ensure that they are not further harmed."

Mark nodded: "I understand, I'll do it right away."

As the children gradually recovered, Lynn felt a little relieved as he watched them smile slightly under the guidance of the psychologist.

Lynn knew that rescuing the children from the Cavell cellar was only the beginning. If the rest of this trafficking and experimentation ring was still operating, it meant even more children were in danger. This thought kept him from relaxing, and he immediately began to deploy his operations.

Further investigation into the Cavell estate led the technical team to uncover a hidden chain of communications. This information not only implicated other criminal gangs but also revealed a vast, interstate trafficking network. This network, through fake charities and disguised social service agencies, took children away from their families and ultimately delivered them to secret experimental facilities and other illegal locations.

Lynn reported these findings to his superiors, who gave him their full support. He quickly convened a task force and launched a joint operation with the Manhattan Police Department, federal child protection agencies, and law enforcement agencies in other states.

"According to our intelligence, this network's next goal is to transfer a group of children to other states through the port," Lynn said at the briefing, pointing to a map. "They're using a company as a cover, and the transportation appears to be ordinary cargo, but we already have evidence that they're hiding children."

"Our mission is to intercept this shipment, rescue the abducted children, and apprehend all suspects involved. No detail can be overlooked."

The task force prepared frantically, with Lin En personally leading the team to the port. Disguised as freight inspectors, they inspected each suspicious container one by one. As night fell, the target vehicle finally appeared. An unassuming truck slowly pulled into the warehouse and met up with a group of porters.

"Everyone get ready for action." Lynn whispered the order through the headset, then took the lead and rushed forward.

The truck driver, apparently caught off guard by the ambush, attempted to escape by starting the engine, but was quickly surrounded by agents. When the container at the rear of the truck was opened, several trembling children were found inside. Lin En checked them, confirming they were unharmed, and immediately arranged for the psychological team to intervene.

Meanwhile, other team members controlled the suspects at the scene and found more clues from their communication devices, which pointed to a luxury apartment in the city center, which was the hideout of a core operator of this network.

Without a moment's hesitation, Lin En led the team straight to the apartment. Upon arrival, they found the operator preparing to destroy the data. As soon as his hand touched the lighter, Lin En's gun was already pointed firmly at his chest.

"Put down what you're holding," Lynn ordered coldly, "or you'll regret it."

The man shuddered and tried to appear calm. "You can't catch anything. I'm just a middleman. You don't even know the real big shot's name."

Lin En approached step by step, refusing to give in. "We will find out. The question is whether you are willing to spend a few more years in prison."

Eventually, the man was subdued and revealed more details about the upper echelons of the network. With this information, Lin's team was able to further investigate and gradually dismantle the entire trafficking network.

During the continuous operation for several weeks, they attacked multiple strongholds and rescued dozens of abducted children. Lin En led the team into some criminal dens hidden behind superficial enterprises, some disguised as welfare homes, and some under the guise of educational institutions, but actually engaged in illegal transactions.

Every raid was filled with danger and anxiety, but Lin En remained calm throughout the raid. He knew that time and resources did not allow them to make any mistakes.

During one operation, they discovered a room in a warehouse holding a dozen children. The children had been injected with unknown drugs and were weak but still conscious. Lin En picked up the youngest girl, who clutched his clothes tightly and whispered, "Uncle, can we go home now?"

Lynn's throat choked with sobs, and she replied softly, "Yes, you can go home."

These rescues sparked a powerful response in Manhattan. The media reported on the efforts of the police and FBI, and the public was deeply saddened by the children's plight. Kate even wrote an in-depth report exposing the network's manipulation and the shady dealings behind the scenes, while also calling on all sectors of society to strengthen child protection.

Lin En didn't let his success get him down, as he knew there were still key figures left to be apprehended. Eventually, through a lead from a transnational organization, they discovered a list of potential overseas buyers. These buyers had direct ties to the experimental organization and were clearly the ultimate clients of the trafficking network.

Lin En immediately handed this information to Interpol and launched a joint investigation with law enforcement agencies in other countries. This was not only a local crackdown, but also a transnational act of justice. (End of this chapter)