In the previous arc, protagonist Han Jae-jin was cornered. After the sudden death of key witness Seo Yuri, all evidence pointed directly at him for the “Blue Villa Murder.” Chapter 158 ended with the prosecution submitting a mysterious USB drive containing a voice recording that Jae-jin swore was fabricated.

For over 150 chapters, the true extent of who pulls the strings behind the scenes has been shrouded in mystery and deceit. Chapter 160 is slated to bring a direct confrontation, forcing the true antagonists out of the shadows. 2. Sawaya’s Final Gamble

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The rain had finally stopped, leaving the city’s neon veins glistening like fresh scars on a wounded beast. Detective Mara Liu stood on the cracked balcony of the old municipal archives, her breath fogging the glass as she stared at the horizon where the last light of day was being swallowed by a gathering storm. The faint hum of traffic below was punctuated by the occasional siren—a reminder that the city never truly slept, even when its secrets tried to hide.

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The character introduced at the end of 159 will likely serve as the catalyst for a new alliance or a major betrayal.