## Chapter 246: Old Paris (5K2) **London, Tower Hamlets District**. Boots, muddy from the morning dew, stomped down the cobblestone streets, their irregular rhythm like a drumbeat in a symphony. Scotland Yard officers, clad in dark blue tailcoats and black top hats, stood armed and ready, forming a cordon around a small building. Many East … Read more
## Chapter 245: A Catch of Some Sort (5K2) **London, Bayswater, 36 Lancaster Gate.** Arthur sat in his home, two machines resting beside him. One was a wire recorder playing a recording, while the other was a phonograph used for engraving records. The Red Devil stood behind Arthur, his snow-white fangs, tinged with crimson flesh, … Read more
## Chapter 244: Intelligence Bureau Welfare Housing (4K8) **Rustling sounds…** “Bernie, that case…” “You did a fantastic job, George. Everyone is very pleased with the progress.” “That fellow Peel must be in a panic right now, trying to deal with this. He should have known, if the party had given me more resources, I wouldn’t … Read more
## Chapter 243: The Listening Network (5K4) If you were to ask Londoners to name the areas that represent the residences of London’s elite and prominent merchants, Marylebone and Mayfair would undoubtedly be at the top of the list. And where Marylebone district borders Mayfair, sits the most dazzling architectural star of the Marylebone district. … Read more
## Chapter 242: Cutting-Edge Technology in Law Enforcement (4K) London at night was always a dangerous place. As the last rays of sunlight dipped below the horizon, the wise citizens of London would wisely retreat to their homes, seeking a meager sense of security. Meanwhile, the foolish and fearless drunkards would just be starting their … Read more
## Chapter 241: The Power of the Brits (6K2) **London, Westminster, 4 Whitehall Street, Metropolitan Police Headquarters.** The Scotland Yard was bustling with activity as usual, but the usual crowd of Chief Inspectors who would normally be leisurely sipping tea and reading newspapers in their offices were scarce today. It wasn’t that the Chief Inspectors … Read more
## Chapter 240: Friend of Women (4k4) A small building on the streets of Mayfair, London. The bright sunlight streamed through the glass, illuminating Lady Norton’s delicate makeup. As if her concise and powerful motto echoed in the air: “Yes, we are beautiful.” Perhaps due to the prolonged family disputes over the past few years, … Read more
## Chapter 239: Troublesome Imps and a Special Commission (7K) **Chapter 239: Troublesome Imps and a Special Commission (7K)** London, Westminster, 4 Whitehall Street. Arthur and Disraeli had just stepped out of the carriage, and before they had gone far, they saw two familiar figures at the corner of the street leading to Trafalgar Square. … Read more
## Chapter 238: A Constellation of Similar People (5K) Under Arthur’s watchful gaze, Mr. Remy, drenched in sweat, almost immediately fulfilled his request to add cologne to the mix. However, Arthur was more interested in Bernie Harrison’s fame in the perfume industry than the cologne itself. Arthur lifted the lid of the perfume bottle, took … Read more
## Chapter 237: The Enigma (4K) Disraeli led Arthur up to the second floor. While the shelves weren’t as densely packed as on the first floor, the decor was undeniably more luxurious. Four or five bright glass chandeliers illuminated the space. The wood-paneled walls, though slightly faded, were skillfully masked by the paintings hanging upon … Read more