The entire police station was filled with elite officers who had been transferred over to investigate the matter.
Unfortunately, they were unable to make any progress on the case after an entire day.
Neal had given them an ultimatum-three days to find the mastermind.
Meanwhile, the young police chief was sitting in his office, brimming with anxiety.
As he went through the information provided one by one, repeated sighs could be heard in between his sips of coffee.
He was worried about his inability to find any suspects so far.
Cedrick suspected Paul, who was a count from Ospea. Given his important station, it was difficult for the police to investigate the latter unless they had concrete proof to back up their accusation,
Taking such action would, after all, affect the relations between Astoria and Ospea.
On the other hand, if Paul wasn’t investigated, the chief would have a hard time explaining it to Cedrick.
It would also affect the foreign relations between Chanaca and Astoria.
Finally, if he couldn’t find anything, he would not only be given a hard time by Neal but also be relieved of his position.
The predicament he was in made him feel trapped.
While going through the unsettling information that had yet to yield a lead, he finished his third cigarette. without even realizing it.
Just as he was lost in his frustration, a knock on the door was heard.
“Come in,” he barked impatiently.
A uniformed officer subsequently entered.
outside who claims to have knowledge about the incident and
annoyed manner before letting out a snort.
Hall’s girlfriend, Ms. Annie.”
another
her in and prepare a cup of
“Yes, Sir.”
officer led Annie into the
young chief invited her to have a seat on the couch.
smile, Annie appeared genuine.
A
come here with some evidence for
well what your current concerns are and have a plan to solve the dilemma you’re facing. You’ll be able to provide everyone with a satisfactory answer.
chief cocked a skeptical brow. After all, the lady
to listen to what she had to say.
looked innocent
in her eyes was an unbelievably
two
her feet didn’t touch the ground the entire
as if she was his young, paralyzed charge, Gwendolyn couldn’t help
the day, she spoke over the phone with Charles as usual, but she didn’t do a video call as
the children were doing fine, she heaved a sigh of relief.
in Astoria, the day of Neal’s ultimatum finally arrived. Hence, the result of
the determined Gwendolyn asked to be discharged, Cedrick objected to it but to no
checkup, the doctor examined both her wounds from the gunshot and her head trauma. When he didn’t find any problems,
to accompany Gwendolyn in an armored car to the police station, where they would learn about the results
ran into Neal, who entered
the blackboard had complicated leads plastered all over it.
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