Twin Cities: Who says scientists can't be conquerors?

Chapter 14 Jess? A Great Disappointment

Looking at the confident Jess, Aaron really wanted to slap him across the face!

Instead of spending all his time doing research in the lab, he insists on wandering the world of fame and fortune. And why does he have to go around spouting nonsense and bewitching Mrs. Giraman?

They said Caitlin and I had been secretly dating for many years, and that we needed to get her parents to accept us.

This is... just spreading pornographic rumors!

Now that people believe it, you're quite proud of yourself, aren't you?

"Then thank you in advance, Councilor Talis."

Aaron gritted his teeth and forced a smile.

Through his conversation with Mrs. Gilamann, he had figured out the current situation.

Simply put, this was a complete misunderstanding.

Aaron used Caitlin's identity to go to the library to study last night, which resulted in the highly responsible Caitlin not returning home all night.

Because her daughter did not come home as usual, Mrs. Giraman used her connections to start an investigation and discovered that Caitlin had spent the night with Aaron at the library.

The couple immediately became alert, believing that Aaron was their daughter's secret boyfriend, and questioned Caitlin that morning.

The result of the questioning was that Caitlin flatly denied it and went into the bathroom to take a shower, feeling quite aggrieved and angry.

Further details, as evidenced by the well-preserved evidence at the scene by law enforcement officers, reveal that someone had vandalized the mirror on the entire bathroom wall from the outside, creating a large hole in it.

That person must be Jinx, the one who took Caitlyn away and whose whereabouts remain unknown to this day…

"Hey, don't call me Councilor Talis."

Jess acted quite approachable in front of Aaron, saying exactly the same things Mrs. Gilamann had said earlier.

In his view, Aaron not only bravely came to find Caitlin today, but also behaved so calmly that he completely approved of him.

Since that's the case, we might be "family" from now on, so there's no need to be so formal.

"You can call me Jess, or Big Brother Jess, just don't call me anything like Congressman or Mr."

He stretched out his arms and put his arm around Aaron's shoulder, as if pointing out the future path for his little brother:

"You were really brave today, and you handled it very well."

"I heard you're from Zaun? That's a dangerous place. I even think Caitlyn might have been kidnapped by Zaunite thugs!"

"Thank goodness you're here."

Jess no longer hid anything and laid out his plan in its entirety, explaining it earnestly to Aaron:

"I plan to speak with Sheriff Marcos and have you guide the law enforcement officers while we investigate in Piltover, so we can also conduct a thorough investigation in Lower City!"

"This is not meant to put you in danger, but to give you the opportunity to accumulate merit."

"If you want to be with Caitlin for the long term, Mrs. Giraman's promises alone are not enough; you need tangible achievements."

Jess finished speaking, believing he had covered everything comprehensively.

He waited for Aaron's response with his hands behind his back, much like the senators who had tried him for using contraband research.

Aaron took a deep breath, his mind racing.

Although he was almost certain that Caitlyn's disappearance was related to Jinx, Jayce's bizarre actions had still put him in a very difficult position.

Is he going to become a collaborator, betray his own family, and join law enforcement officers in searching every corner of Zu'an?

That's impossible.

Aaron isn't uncommon, and his father's shady dealings in Zaun couldn't withstand scrutiny.

But then again, Aaron is even less likely to refuse Jess.

Not to mention that he has now come into the sights of Lady Gilamann and Jayce, if he wants to study or learn in Piltover in the future, he'd better not break their "misunderstanding" of him.

Even if it's just to prevent the conflict between the two cities from escalating and to create a better research environment, Aaron must personally participate in the search for Caitlin.

God knows what Jinx would do if he didn't get involved!

Faced with this dilemma, Aaron narrowed his eyes and gradually came up with a solution that wasn't really a solution—

"Big Brother Jess, can you trust me?"

Aaron changed his form of address, as if he had made a great decision, and looked resolutely at Jess.

He decided to put himself in a weaker position and then take the initiative: "You know, the people of Zaun are quite resistant to law enforcement officers, and I'm afraid that bringing law enforcement officers into Zaun might backfire."

"If you trust me, I'll set off alone to Zaun to find Caitlyn right now!"

Aaron, feigning a willingness to do anything for true love, held up his finger: "One day!"

"I only need one day!"

"I will do everything in my power to bring Caitlin back safe and sound by this time tomorrow!"

……

Perhaps it was Aaron's all-or-nothing attitude that reminded Jess of the night he had changed his fate—when he had also gambled everything and won. So Jess readily agreed to Aaron's request.

Furthermore, Jess was also looking after this younger brother who was becoming more and more pleasing to the eye, telling Aaron not to feel pressured, and that even if he couldn't find him for a day, he could still give Aaron a few more days of grace.

Upon closer examination, it seems that the "disappearance of the councilor's daughter" has taken on a different meaning, becoming a bargaining chip for gaining merit or taking responsibility.

However, Caitlin's safety has been inadvertently downplayed.

Aaron ran across the Bridge of Progress and realized with great regret that perhaps Jess had now subtly become a competent politician.

He had even considered exchanging academic ideas with this brilliant inventor.

Now it seems better to go find Victor.

Although Viktor always tries to make up for the impoverished Viktor of his childhood by treating himself well, at least he won't disappoint Aaron like Jess did when he first opened his mouth.

"Young master of Piltover, come this way and look around!"

"Midnight Flower Garden has prepared the most considerate service for you, the most alluring... Oh dear! Young Master Aaron?! I'm so sorry!"

As soon as Aaron stepped off the Bridge of Progress, he bumped into people from Zaun's specialty industries.

They swayed their hips, appearing in every street and alley of Zaun. They showed no mercy to the poor locals, but were dedicated to draining the wallets of every misguided Piltover native…

But when they saw Aaron clearly, they all turned pale and hurriedly bowed and apologized.

There are no other reasons:

In their sales pitches, they would respectfully address guests as "Young Master".

But Aaron, he's now the real "young master" of Zaun!

They didn't want to anger Aaron, whose expression was clearly serious, with just a few flirtatious remarks.

No need to apologize.

Aaron himself didn't pay any attention to these guys who were just trying to make a living, and waved his hand, preparing to walk away.

But just as he took a step, he suddenly caught sight of something familiar—

It was a suit. A white blouse with delicate lace embroidery at the collar was worn over a blue-purple women's jacket...

"Um?"

Isn't that Caitlin's outfit?!