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.”

idea what was happening. Even though he looked calm, each second was terribly torturous

patted his shoulder. “They can only release

Thompsons and Hamertons’ power and the accusations being baseless, the police wouldn’t dare make things difficult for

worried as long as he

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a police officer

Lina emerged from

okay, but her expression was downcast. Every step she

over, ignoring everything else. He hugged

the familiar warmth from his body, and the comforting embrace almost made her cry. At

okay.” Zuko patted her back.

how convincing the anonymous tip

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