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Chapter 193 Lynn Receives a Request for Help

Hearing this, Lynn and Hans exchanged a glance. They hadn't expected Hulk to be so perceptive, able to detect their presence. Now that things had come to this, they knew there was no point in hiding it any longer.

Lynn put down his champagne and looked Hulk straight in the eye: "Since you've already found out, we might as well be frank with you. We were indeed monitoring you because someone reported you for accepting bribes."

Hulk showed no surprise upon hearing this. He smiled faintly, as if he had expected it all: "I see. So, have you found the evidence?"

Lynn and Hans remained silent for a moment. They had indeed found no conclusive evidence, which was their most pressing problem. However, faced with Hulk's questioning, they could not easily admit defeat.

"We are investigating," Hans finally said. "I believe we will find the evidence someday."

Hulk shook his head, a hint of disdain in his voice: "You're too naive. You think you can find evidence against me like this? Let me tell you, everything you've done is in vain." With that, he turned to leave.

As night fell, the city's neon lights flickered in the rain, shrouding the bustling metropolis in a veil of mystery. Lynn and Hans sat in a dimly lit office, a complex map displayed on their computer screen, marked with red dots—the movement patterns of their recently tracked target, Hulk.

"Look, Hulk goes to this villa in the suburbs every few days," Lynn said, pointing to a spot on the screen with a furrowed brow. "But strangely, he never stays there for long; he always comes back quickly."

Hans squinted, studying the map carefully. "This villa is in a pretty remote location, and there aren't any special facilities around. What on earth is Hulk doing there?"

"We have to go and check it out ourselves." Lynn stood up, his tone firm. "There might be some unspeakable secret hidden there."

Hans nodded, and the two quickly packed their gear and drove to the mysterious villa. In the darkness...

The villa was unusually quiet, with only the occasional sound of the wind breaking the surrounding tranquility.

The two cautiously approached the villa. Lynn whispered, "Let's split up. You go to the left, and I'll go to the right. If we find anything, contact us immediately via walkie-talkie."

Hans nodded, and the two of them slipped into opposite sides of the villa. Lynn quietly made his way along the villa's wall.

He quickly found an unlocked back door. He gently pushed it open and tiptoed inside.

The villa's interior was luxuriously decorated, but a strange sense of oppression permeated the air. Lynn walked down the corridor when suddenly he heard a faint sound. He immediately hid in a nearby closet, held his breath, and quietly observed the movements outside.

A figure descended the stairs; it was Hulk. He was wearing a black trench coat and walked hurriedly into the living room. Lynn's heart tightened. Had Hulk discovered something?

However, Hulk seemed unaware of Lynn's presence. He walked to a corner of the living room, crouched down, and began rummaging through something. Lynn seized the opportunity to quietly approach, only to see Hulk pull a heavy box from under the floor.

Hulk opened the box, which was filled with stacks of crisp new cash. Lynn was startled; the money was clearly of dubious origin. He immediately took out his phone and secretly snapped a photo as evidence.

Just then, Hulk seemed to sense something. He whirled around, his eyes meeting Lynn's. Lynn's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly regained his composure. He looked coldly at Hulk and said, "Hulk,"

You didn't expect to run into me here, did you?

Hulk's face instantly darkened: "Lynn, how dare you follow me? Do you know what you're doing?"

Lynn sneered, "Of course I know. Where did you get this money? Is it related to your illegal activities?"

Hulk's eyes flickered, but he quickly regained his composure: "What nonsense are you spouting? This money is my own savings, it has nothing to do with you."

"Savings?" Lynn chuckled. "You'd hide your savings in a place like this? Hulk, stop pretending. We all know what you're up to."

Hulk's face hardened. "Lynn, don't push me. Let me tell you, these things are none of your business. If you know what's good for you, get out of here right now, or else—"

"Otherwise what?" Lynn met Hulk's gaze without flinching. "You think you can threaten me? Let me tell you, the police are involved, and your end is near."

Hulk's eyes flashed with fear upon hearing this. But he quickly regained his composure: "Lynn, do you think I'm bluffing? Let me tell you, the police have no way of knowing where this place is. You delivered yourself here, and you're not leaving now."

After saying that, Hulk suddenly pulled a pistol from his pocket and pointed it at Lynn. Lynn's heart tightened, but he didn't back down. He stared intently into Hulk's eyes, trying to find an opportunity to break through.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps sounded outside the door. Hulk's expression changed, and he immediately turned and walked towards the door. Lynn seized the opportunity and pounced on Hulk, engaging him in a struggle.

During the struggle, a gunshot rang out, but fortunately, no one was hit. Lynn seized the opportunity to snatch the pistol from Hulk and pinned him firmly to the ground.

Just then, the door was flung open, and a group of police officers rushed in. Seeing the scene before them, they immediately took Hulk and Lynn into custody.

"Mr. Lynn, what's going on?" The police officer in charge recognized Lynn and asked in confusion.

Lynn took a breath and explained, "We suspected Hulk was involved in a series of illegal activities, so we followed him here. Sure enough, we found this cash of unknown origin."

Upon hearing this, the police immediately searched the villa. They quickly found more evidence proving Hulk's crimes.

However, just when Lynn thought everything was about to come to light, the police suddenly took him and Hans away together.

"What are you doing?" Lynn asked in surprise.

The police officer looked at him coldly: "You've trespassed and are suspected of theft. Now, you'll be coming to the police station with us."

Lynn and Hans exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with helplessness and anger. They had come here to expose Hulk's crimes, but now they were being arrested as thieves.

At the police station, Lynn and Hans were taken to separate interrogation rooms. They tried to explain their innocence to the police, but the police didn't seem to believe them.

"Do you think we're bluffing?" the interrogating police officer said coldly. "We've investigated thoroughly. You both have prior convictions, and this time you broke into a private residence and found a large amount of cash. What else do you have to say?"

Lynn's heart sank; he knew his past had indeed left a bad impression on the police. But this time,

They are truly fighting for justice!

"Officer, I beg you to give us a chance," Lynn pleaded. "We really came here to expose Hulk's crimes. The cash is evidence, and we can help you bring Hulk to justice."

The policeman looked at Lynn, a flicker of hesitation crossing his eyes. But quickly, he shook his head: "Mr. Lynn,"

I understand how you feel. But your actions have broken the law, and we must act in accordance with the law.

Lynn and Hans were filled with despair. They knew that if they couldn't clear their names this time, their future would be completely ruined.

Night fell as dark as ink, and the city's hustle and bustle gradually subsided, leaving only the lonely flickering of streetlights. Lynn and Hans sat in the police station's break room, their faces grim. They never imagined that their righteous act, originally intended to expose Hulk's crimes, would now plunge them into an unprecedented predicament.

"That bastard Hulk, he actually bit back!" Hans slammed his fist on the table in anger, his eyes flashing with resentment.

Lynn frowned, remaining silent. He knew all too well that things were far more complicated than they imagined. Hulk not only possessed a powerful background but also a cunning set of methods. This time, he had clearly come prepared.

"What should we do?" Hans looked at Lynn anxiously, hoping he could give him an answer.

Lynn took a deep breath and said slowly, "We can't just sit here and wait to die. We must find more evidence to prove our innocence."

However, just then, the door to the lounge was suddenly pushed open, and Sheriff Duke walked in. His expression was grave, and a hint of helplessness was in his eyes.

"Lynn, Hans, I've heard about what happened to you." Duke's voice was deep and powerful. "There's a lot of public pressure right now, and the higher-ups are demanding that I give an explanation for this."

Lynn and Hans exchanged a glance, both understanding what was about to happen.

"Sheriff Duke, we're innocent," Lynn tried to explain. "We were only doing this to expose Hulk's crimes."

"I know your initial intentions," Duke interrupted Lynn, "but the current situation is that Hulk has filed a lawsuit against you, accusing you of trespassing and theft. Public opinion is very unfavorable for us."

Hans clenched his fists and said through gritted teeth, "He's making a false accusation! We didn't do any of those things!"

Duke sighed and shook his head helplessly: "I understand how you feel, but we have to face reality now. For the sake of the police department's reputation and your future, I have no choice but to suspend you from your posts temporarily."

Lynn and Hans felt a pang of pain in their hearts upon hearing this. They knew it meant all their efforts might be in vain. But they also understood that Sheriff Duke had made this decision out of necessity.

The night was as dark as ink, the deep sky dotted with stars, and moonlight filtered through sparse clouds, casting its glow on Lynn's somewhat dilapidated little house. Inside, the light was dim, and Lynn sat at a worn wooden table, clutching a crumpled piece of paper tightly in his hand—his record of countless studies and analyses of the Hulk's movements. His eyes held both weariness and an unyielding determination.

Just then, a rapid and forceful knocking broke the silence of the night. Lynn's heart skipped a beat. Who could it be at this hour? He slowly got up and walked to the door. Just as his hand touched the doorknob, the door was flung open, and Hulk's tall, shadowy figure appeared before him.

"Lynn, long time no see." Hulk's lips curled into a cold smile, his voice laced with provocation and smugness.

Lynn frowned and looked coldly at Hulk: "What are you doing here? There's nothing more to say between us."

Hulk, however, remained unfazed. He stepped inside, looking around as if assessing the place's value. "Lynn, look at yourself now, living in this run-down place, leading an ordinary life. What happened to your dream of justice? Has reality worn it down?"

Lynn was furious upon hearing this, but he restrained himself. He knew Hulk had a purpose in coming here, and he couldn't be easily provoked. "Hulk, you didn't come here just to mock me, did you? Just say what you mean, don't beat around the bush."

Hulk chuckled, walked up to Lynn, and stared intently into his eyes. "Lynn, you thought you could investigate me? That you could expose my crimes? How naive. You're just an ordinary person now, and you can't investigate me anymore. You know what? The police are involved, but what can they find out about me? I didn't leave any evidence; they can't do anything to me."

Lynn clenched his fists so tightly his nails almost dug into his palms, but he remained calm: "Hulk, don't get too cocky. The wheels of justice turn slowly but surely. The bad things you've done will be exposed one day."

Hulk laughed even more arrogantly: "Lynn, do you think I'm still bluffing? Let me tell you, the police are involved, but what can they catch me? I have a mastermind behind me, and all the evidence has been thoroughly cleaned up. You, and those self-righteous cops, can't do anything to me."

Lynn was shocked. He hadn't expected Hulk to be so arrogant, even daring to come to his house to show off. But he also understood that Hulk must have something to hide. He had to find a way to expose Hulk's crimes.

"Hulk, don't go too far," Lynn said coldly. "Do you think I'm just bluffing? Let me tell you, the police are involved, and your end is near."

Hulk waved his hand dismissively: "Lynn, do you think I'm easily intimidated? Let me tell you..."

"So what if the police are involved? What can they find out about me? I didn't do anything, what right do they have to arrest me? As for you, Lynn, you're just an ordinary person now, you can't investigate me anymore. You should just live your ordinary life and stop trying to mess with me."

After saying that, Hulk turned to leave. But Lynn suddenly called out to him, "Hulk, wait a minute."

Hulk stopped and turned around, looking at Lynn with a questioning gaze: "What? Is there something else?"

Lynn took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down: "Hulk, I know you have someone backing you up."

I know you've done many bad things. But I want to tell you, justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent. The bad things you've done will one day be exposed to the light of day. Then, even if you want to run away, you won't be able to escape.

Hulk's expression changed slightly upon hearing this. But he quickly regained his composure: "Lynn, do you think I'm the kind of person who'd be intimidated by a few words? Let me tell you, I'm not afraid of anything. You, and those cops, can't do anything to me."

With that, Hulk strode away from Lynn's house. Lynn stood at the door, watching Hulk's retreating figure, his heart filled with complex emotions. He knew he was indeed at a disadvantage, but he also understood that justice would prevail over evil. He had to find a way to expose Hulk's crimes.

Lynn was in an unprecedented predicament. He knew he couldn't give up, but he couldn't find a way out. Just then, an unexpected phone call broke the deadlock.

"Lynn, this is Sheriff Duke." A familiar voice came from the other end of the phone. "I heard you've been investigating the Hulk lately. I wanted to tell you that the police have also gotten involved, but we're facing significant difficulties. The people behind the Hulk are very powerful, and they've been interfering with our investigation. We need your help."

Upon hearing this, Lynn felt a surge of excitement. He finally saw hope: "Sheriff Duke, I'm willing to help."

But I'm facing a huge problem now; all the clues have been covered up by the Hulk.

After a moment of silence, Sheriff Duke said, "Lynn, I know this is difficult. But we must persevere."

I'll send someone to pick you up, and we'll meet to discuss things in detail.

After hanging up the phone, Lynn was filled with anticipation. He knew he was no longer fighting alone. The police were involved, and they were working alongside him. This time, they were determined to bring Hulk to justice.

Shortly after, Sheriff Duke's men picked up Lynn. They returned to the police station together and began a tense and heated discussion. Lynn told the police all the information he had gathered, including Hulk's movements, the places he frequented, and the crimes he might be hiding.

The police also revealed the information they had uncovered to Lynn. It turned out that Hulk was indeed backed by a powerful criminal organization. This organization was involved in numerous illegal activities, including smuggling, drug trafficking, and money laundering. And Hulk was a key member of this organization.

"Lynn, we now have some evidence of Hulk's crimes," Sheriff Duke said sternly, "but we need more evidence to fully expose him. Are you willing to continue assisting us?"

Lynn nodded without hesitation: "I'm willing. I'll do anything to expose Hulk's crimes."

The night was as dark as ink, and the streetlights on both sides of the street cast a dim, warm glow, guiding people home. Lynn walked heavily through the familiar alley, finally stopping in front of the slightly old wooden door. This was his home, a place full of warmth and memories, but at this moment, his heart was filled with unprecedented confusion and frustration.