Lina frowned and looked at Zuko. He was looking at her too, and they locked eyes, seemingly understanding what the other was thinking.

At that moment, the police arrived.

“Are you Ms. Pamela Thompson?” a police officer asked.

Lina was stunned. “I am…”

The police officer said, “After our preliminary investigation, we suspect someone spiked the beverages at the banquet.”

“Who did it? Did you find out?” Lina asked.

The officer looked at her with a complicated expression. “Ms. Thompson, we received an anonymous tip during our investigation that you prepared the beverages for the banquet.”

“What? Don’t tell me you suspect me?” Lina was stunned, her mind blank.

“We can’t rule anyone out who is connected to the case until we have solid evidence,” the officer said respectfully, but his eyes were cold. “Ms. Thompson, please come with us to assist with the investigation.”

couldn’t go in, so he had no idea what was happening. Even though he looked calm, each

over and patted his shoulder. “They can only release her if they don’t have sufficient evidence. Don’t worry, she’s fine.

accusations being baseless, the police wouldn’t dare

be worried as long as he

had been exactly an hour.Books Chapters Are Daily

police

Lina emerged from

expression was downcast. Every step she took seemed precarious, like walking on a knife’s edge,

over, ignoring

felt the familiar warmth from his body, and the comforting embrace almost

okay.” Zuko patted her back.

No matter how convincing the anonymous tip was, she

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