Being Pursued By Ex-husband

Chapter 418

Dillon had just finished his sentence when a huge group of police officers swarmed in from behind Alexander.

Seizing upon Dillon's shock, Sophia swiftly backpedaled a few steps.

The police had already detained Dillon by the time he regained his senses.

“Dillon Xenos, you're suspected of kidnapping. Please cooperate by coming with us to the police station for further investigations.”

The words stunned Dillon as he gave Alexander an indignant look. “You set me up, Alexander!”

Alexander walked up to Sophia's side and untied her. “Are you hurt?”

Sophia shook her head before giving the detained Dillon a look. “You're indeed brazen, Old Mr. Xenos. It's just unfortunate for you that kidnapping is a crime.”

Only then did Alexander turn to look at Dillon. “Uncle Dillon, why did you do this?”

Dillon's face turned red in anger when he saw Sophia and Alexander feigning innocence in front of the police.

These two were clearly expecting me to make my move tonight and used it against me!

Unfortunately, that realization came too late, for he had sent out the threatening message to Alexander and was now caught red-handed. Even though Sophia was unharmed, kidnapping was still a crime punishable by at least three to five years in jail, a fate that Dillon couldn't escape from.

His mistake was that he had been too reckless and contacted Alexander too soon. If only he had transferred Sophia to a place further away and observed the situation for a few days, his plan would have worked perfectly.

Considering how the situation turned out, Dillon knew that anything he said would be futile.

In spite of that, the indignance within him remained strong. Right before he was escorted into the police car, Dillon shot Alexander a deathly stare.

The expressionless Alexander curled his lips suddenly as he watched Dillon get into the car.

The latter was aware that Alexander was mocking him.

Trembling in anger, Dillon pointed his finger at Alexander as he bellowed, “Alexander, don't get too full of yourself! Sooner or later, you will be defeated by somebody! It's a matter of time before Odyssey collapses! Both of you are—”

Before Dillon could finish, he was cut off when the patrol car's door was shut in his face. No one outside could hear him anymore.

The policeman apprehending him had also lost his patience. “Shut your trap! You're in a police car!”

Dillon was cowed into silence upon being yelled at.

After watching the police car drive slowly away, Sophia and Alexander needed to give their statement at the police station too.

“Ms. Yarrow!”

Yvonne ran up to Sophia. After scrutinizing the latter for injuries, she heaved a sigh of relief to find Sophia unharmed. “Are you all right?”

Despite knowing about the kidnapping ahead of time and that Alexander had men following Dillon's car, Yvonne couldn't help worrying during the two hours Sophia was gone.

Sophia flashed a reassuring smile at her. “Don't worry. I'm a lot tougher than you think.”

Yvonne nodded as the concern on her face began to ease and was replaced by her usual stern look. “Ms. Yarrow, you should go on ahead to the police station with Mr. Xenos first. I'll contact the lawyer and join you there later.”

“Okay, Ms. Leighton. I appreciate it.”

Now that Sophia emerged unharmed, Yvonne felt that everything she had done was well worth it. “It's no big deal. I was just doing my job.”

With that, Sophia threw Alexander a glance. “Shall we?”

“Mmm-hmm.”

Upon humming in acknowledgment, Alexander entered another patrol car with Sophia in tow.

Although Dillon had been caught red-handed for kidnapping Sophia and no amount of denying would save him, he was adamant about not admitting his wrongdoing.

At the police station, he refused to confess and insisted on seeing his lawyer. Furthermore, he claimed that it was a practical joke, as there was no way he would actually kidnap his nephew's girlfriend.

His words triggered a sneer from the investigating officer. “Dillon, regardless of whether you confess or not, Alexander has shared with us the threatening message you sent him. That alone is solid evidence of your crimes. On top of that, we found Sophia locked in your warehouse when we arrived!

“Also, the men you hired have spilled the beans. Half a month ago, you ordered them to keep an eye on Sophia. Knowing that she would have a business meeting tonight, you arranged for them to ambush her on her way home. Now that all of them have confessed, I would advise you to do the same!”

Just as he spoke, the officer threw a pile of evidence in front of Dillon.

Having worked for Beau for decades, Dillon was only good at one thing—putting up a strong front in the face of adversity.

Regardless of the officers' words and attempts at playing good cop, bad cop, Dillon stubbornly refused to say a word.

When both parties finally lost their patience, Dillon suggested through his gritted teeth, “Let me see Alexander. After that, I'll tell you everything you want to know.”

After the two investigating officers exchanged glances, one of them stepped out.

“Is Alexander still around?”

Alexander and Sophia were just preparing to leave after giving their statements. When they heard Alexander's name being called out, Sophia turned to him. “Yes, we're still here.”

The officer approached them upon hearing the reply. “Mr. Xenos, Dillon wants to see you before he's willing to confess. Is it all right for you to meet with him?”

In truth, it didn't matter whether Dillon confessed or not since he was caught red-handed. His refusal to confess would only serve to anger the judge further, resulting in a heavier sentence.

Nevertheless, Alexander didn't decline, as he wanted to hear what Dillon still had to say for himself.

“All right then.”

“I'll wait for you outside.”

Upon releasing his hand, Sophia walked out with her phone.

Only after he saw Sophia's silhouette disappear through the door that Alexander turned to the officer. “Please take me there.”

The officer nodded in response. “Right this way.”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255