Conan: Ran turns into an elementary school student and calls me dad.

Chapter 109 The Witch's Target

At this point, the television, already overloaded, went black with a loud "crack," completely breaking down.

Upon seeing this, Vermouth was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter, her laughter full of self-mockery.

I was so... stupid!

I've already decided to break up with him, and I've already hardened my heart to forget him, so what's there to be angry about?

Who he likes to be nice to, who he likes to protect, what does it have to do with me?

Vermouth said with a self-deprecating laugh, then looked up and gazed at the dartboard on the wall beside her.

In the center of the target plate, there was a picture of a girl.

The girl had brown wavy hair, ice-blue eyes, and a delicate yet somewhat aloof face; it was none other than Shiho Miyano!

Vermouth's lips slowly curled up into a cold and cruel smile, her eyes filled with murderous intent.

Although she always knew that Atsushi Miyano, Elena Miyano, and their two daughters were still alive.

Although the witch hated the couple to the core for developing that terrible drug,

But no matter how much she hated them, she never thought of involving their daughter in her hatred.

Until recently, she received news from the organization in America that Atsushi Miyano and Elena Miyano's unfinished drug research had made significant progress.

The one who continued this research was their youngest daughter, Shiho Miyano.

Upon hearing this news, Vermouth's pent-up hatred erupted completely.

Not only did the couple die, but they also left behind a daughter who continued their "devilish" research.

Filled with hatred, Vermouth immediately rushed to Japan.

She was well aware that Shiho Miyano was now a key figure in the organization's drug research.

Before her research yields final results, the organization's boss will certainly not allow her to harm Shiho Miyano, and will even do everything in his power to protect her.

But... Vermouth's gaze slowly shifted to the area below the target, where another girl's photo was pasted.

The girl in the photo has long black hair, a beautiful and gentle face, and her eyes crinkle into crescents when she smiles, making her exceptionally charming.

This is Shiho Miyano's older sister, Akemi Miyano.

Compared to Shiho Miyano, who has become a core figure in tissue drug research and is highly regarded,

Despite being the older sister, Miyano Akemi is merely an ordinary peripheral member of the organization.

They are only responsible for completing simple tasks on a daily basis and are not valued by the organization's higher-ups.

If it weren't for her past contact with the traitor Shuichi Akai, no one would have given a second glance to an outsider like her.

"Heh, they're clearly sisters from the same parents, but they don't look alike at all..." Vermouth looked at the two photos and couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.

She already had a plan in mind.

That is to use Akemi Miyano to force Shiho Miyano!

Akemi Miyano is Shiho Miyano's only family member in this world, and the person she cares about most.

If we capture Miyano Akemi and use her to threaten Miyano Shiho, she will definitely lose her composure and might even do things that disobey the organization's orders and betray the organization for her sister's sake.

If Shiho Miyano shows even the slightest disloyalty, if she dares to disobey the organization's orders...

Then Vermouth could legitimately use the pretext of eliminating traitors for the organization to kill her openly and honestly!

Thinking of this, Vermouth couldn't help but laugh with pleasure.

She then tried to pick up the darts next to her and throw them at the photo of Shiho Miyano in the center of the target.

But when he reached out, he found that the bag that had been holding the darts was now completely empty.

Vermouth paused for a moment, then turned to look at the television set beside her, which was riddled with holes and completely unusable.

Then she suddenly remembered that she had already thrown all the darts at that bastard's face!

Vermouth looked at the empty dart bag, then at the broken television set, and the smile on her face gradually froze.

……

As night deepens, neon lights illuminate the streets below the office buildings in the Mihua Center, creating a dazzling spectacle.

The interview with Nichiri TV had ended. Rena Mizunashi put away her microphone, a professional and gentle smile on her face, and gave a slight bow to Shuichi Hayashi.

"Mr. Lin, thank you for accepting our interview today. Your story with Attorney Fei will surely touch many viewers."

"It's nothing, just a small favor." Lin Xiu waved his hand, his gaze unconsciously falling on Fei Yingli beside him.

The female lawyer's cheeks were still flushed with excitement, and her usually calm and sharp eyes were now filled with a gentle smile.

Clearly, this unexpected Valentine's Day surprise made her feel genuinely happy.

Eri was happy, but...

Lin Xiuyi's gaze inadvertently swept over the photographer who was packing up his equipment, and his relaxed expression gradually turned serious.

After calming down, he belatedly realized that the entire rose-rain confession had been broadcast live by Nichiuri TV.

The thought that he and Eri might be seen embracing and kissing by other women he was entangled with made Lin Xiuyi feel uneasy, and a cold sweat even broke out on his back.

His original plan was simply to give Eri Kisaki a private and romantic Valentine's Day surprise. He never expected that he would run into a TV interview and end up on TV.

Hopefully, not many people watched that live stream...

But things didn't go as planned. Suddenly, Eri Kisaki turned her head and looked at Rena Mizunashi with expectant eyes, asking...

"Ms. Minami, we missed the live stream. Will we be able to watch the replay later?"

"Of course." Rena Mizunashi nodded with a smile and explained in a light tone, "Tonight's live broadcast will be rebroadcast in the middle of the night, and the highlights of the program will also be edited out and replayed in tomorrow morning's news."

"Mr. Lin's romantic and grand Valentine's Day declaration of love will definitely be selected as a highlight and played repeatedly."

Uh… Lin Xiuyi’s smile froze instantly, and he couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

They're replaying it? And repeatedly airing it on the morning news? That's outrageous!

"That's great!"

Eri Kisaki, however, was completely unaware of Hideaki Hayashi's embarrassment.

She affectionately hugged her lover's arm, her cheeks slightly flushed, her voice carrying a hint of shyness and joy.

"I just wanted to record the whole thing so I could keep it as a memento and look back on it later."

"This Valentine's Day was so wonderful, it's definitely worth commemorating."

Rena Mizunashi wholeheartedly agreed, then looked expectantly at Hideaki Hayashi.

"Mr. Lin, my brother and I are your biggest fans. We've read all your books. Could you please sign them for us?"