America, starting as a trainee police officer

Veronica stopped and looked back at Roland.

Seeing that Veronica remained silent, Roland smiled slightly: "Let me guess, Raymond Calitley?"

Veronica didn't say anything even after she was exposed, she just frowned slightly.

"I also have my own intelligence sources. How about we make a bet?"

Roland walked up to Veronica.

"What kind of bet?"

Veronica became interested.

For someone as strong-willed and ambitious as her, nothing brings her more joy than defeating others.

"Whoever catches Kaliteli first."

Veronica guessed what Roland meant and readily agreed on the spot: "Deal. Lee, let's go."

The moment she agreed, Li Wei's system reacted.

[A law enforcement match has been detected. User's affiliation: FBI. Teammate: Veronica Dawson. The team cannot disband during the match; disbanding constitutes a loss.]

[Victory Condition: Gather evidence of Raymond Calitley's crimes and arrest him before LBPD (Long Beach Police Department) representative Roland Castibeck. (An arrest by a teammate also counts as a victory.)]

[Reward: Calm Skill]

[Sedation: The ability to maintain normal body posture, including heart rate, breathing, and muscle contraction, under any circumstances.]

Upon seeing this skill, Li Wei followed Veronica's footsteps while wondering what it was used for.

Fooling the lie detector? Showing off in a life-or-death situation?

It's quite useful.

...

Inside the bread cart.

Veronica sat slumped in the chair.

Li Wei frowned; something seemed off about her.

"I need to get a drink. Want to come?"

Veronica turned her head to look at Levi, a certain expectation in her eyes.

"Okay. Let's go."

But Levi didn't think Veronica really wanted a drink.

Her expression and demeanor resembled something that was commonplace in America.

Drug addict.

His pupils constricted and darted around, his forehead was covered in a fine sheen of sweat, and his hands trembled slightly.

These are all things Li Wei learned at the police academy.

...

Inside a bar in Long Beach.

Veronica and Levi sat down at the bar.

"A whiskey, please. What would you like? My treat?" Veronica looked at Levi and smiled.

"Just like you, right?" Li Wei had no idea what Veronica was up to.

But I decided to observe it for a while.

If this woman is really using drugs, then he will make sure to control her before arresting Calitley.

He couldn't let her ruin his plans. The [Calm] skill was a good skill, and he didn't want to give up just because his teammate was a noob.

A moment later, the bartender placed a glass in front of each of them.

Inside are freshly cut square ice cubes.

When whisky comes into contact with cold ice, its taste instantly becomes refreshing.

Veronica downed the drink in one gulp as soon as she got it.

The alcohol calmed her body, which was trembling slightly from the effects of drug withdrawal, a little.

During the process, Veronica didn't speak, and neither did Levi. He just quietly watched Veronica, ready to prevent her from doing anything foolish.

In his mind, a drug addict is automatically equated with an idiot.

After a while, Veronica also noticed that Levi's eyes were different from before.

There was a newfound wariness and a hint of disgust.

This suddenly gave her a stinging sensation.

But she quickly reassured herself, picked up her glass, and took a small sip: "You noticed?"

Li Wei knew what she was talking about and nodded.

"How did you get infected?"

"An undercover operation." Veronica didn't mince words and explained the whole story.

"Never tried quitting?"

"I've tried to quit, but I can't. You know, it's very difficult for a woman like me to get by in a place like the FBI."

"Everyone looks at me with prejudice because of my appearance."

"I bet you can't even imagine the pressure involved."

Veronica, slightly tipsy, started talking.

"Look, Veronica, is it okay for me to call you that?"

Upon hearing this, Veronica rested her chin on one hand, looked at Li Wei with slightly unfocused eyes, and nodded gently.

"I hope you won't let your past influence your operation to capture Kalitley. At least for now, don't touch that kind of stuff and let it affect the operation."

"How's it going? Can we reach a consensus?"

Veronica had no idea that Levi was after the mission reward.

Since she became addicted to drugs, no one has cared about her for so long.

Although she thought Li Wei's excuse was a bit lame, his sincerity warmed her heart.

"I would like to reach a consensus with you, but as you know, my work at the FBI puts a lot of pressure on me. Without those things, I'm afraid I would have a hard time controlling those emotions that drive me crazy."

Upon hearing this, Li Wei frowned.

Is this woman trying to get herself punished for refusing a polite offer?

However, he is now in a somewhat awkward situation. The system has identified her as his teammate, and even if he reports her to the FBI's Office of Professional Responsibility (similar to the LAPD's internal affairs department, which specifically manages FBI agents who violate rules and regulations), it will be to no avail.

So what should I do with her? Tie her up and lock her up? Go and gather evidence to arrest Kalitley?

When Veronica saw that Levi looked so distressed after she said she couldn't quit, she suddenly found the young man in front of her incredibly cute, so cute that she wanted to hug him tightly and ravage him.

At this moment, Veronica is like someone who has been deprived of love for a long time; give her a little care and she will fall completely in love.

"Hahaha~" Veronica suddenly laughed happily.

Seeing this, Li Wei frowned even more: "What are you laughing at?"

Veronica didn't answer him, but instead put her arm around his shoulder, the smell of alcohol and perfume wafting into Levi's nostrils as she got closer.

"Actually, there is another way to relieve my emotions, but I can't do it by myself. I need someone to cooperate with me. I don't know if you would be willing to be that person."

Veronica whispered seductively in his ear.

After saying that, she gently touched Li Wei's earlobe with her lips.

Li Wei was startled by the sudden, disrespectful treatment he received from a woman.

Fortunately, Veronica was beautiful, so he didn't feel disgusted, just a little taken aback.

At the same time, he roughly guessed what the method she mentioned was.

He swallowed hard.

He then took another look at Veronica, noticing the hint of allure in her eyes and the dreamy look in her gaze.

Let's review our conversation just now.

Li Wei suddenly realized that the woman had misunderstood.

"What a generous gift! Is all my innocence, accumulated over two lifetimes, about to be ruined in an instant? Unacceptable!"

"So? Are you willing to help me or not?" Veronica asked, seemingly taking advantage of her drunkenness to snuggle into Levi's arms.