The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 758

Captain Rafferty's face was a mask of cool detachment as he awaited the conclusion of their heated exchange.

"We're up to speed on the matter," he finally said, his voice even. "Should the investigation yield any results, rest assured, we'll notify you promptly. We don't let criminals slip through the cracks on my watch." "My father-in-law hasn't done anything wrong!"

Kaitlyn, unable to contain herself any longer, wrenched free from Vivienne's grasp and stormed out.

Rafferty caught sight of Kaitlyn, his gaze faltering for a moment. "Kaitlyn? What are you doing here?"

Vivienne and Percival exchanged a puzzled look.

Did they know each other?

Kaitlyn's face, flush with anger, paused in surprise upon seeing a familiar face.

Her cool gaze settled on Rafferty as she scoffed, "So it's you. After all these years, you've climbed the ranks to captain. Seems the Abernathy family holds your elder brother in high esteem."

Rafferty's brows knitted together as he retorted, "My career has nothing to do with my brother."

"Whether it does or doesn't isn't my concern. The moment my family was torn apart, your family became my sworn enemies!"

After a brief pause, Kaitlyn's gaze softened, her voice suppressing the bitterness, "I didn't come here to stroll down memory lane with you. My father-in-law is innocent, and Cassidy's suicide had nothing to do with him!"

Rafferty's eyes flickered; he was about to explain that he wasn't in charge of this case.

Cassidy's mother, Zinnia, moved forward, tears streaming down her face. "Nothing to do with him? Does that mean we're framing him? That old coot - if not for the fact that our Cassidy was relatively unharmed back then, I would've had him behind bars already!"

and on the verge of college graduation. If not for that man's actions years ago, causing her depression, why would

don't let your connection to his family cloud your judgment!" Halfway through his rant,

voice grew stern, "And why isn't the deputy captain handling this? He's the one dealing with our case.

own detective at the precinct?" Vivienne's gaze was icy as she glanced

hell are you?" Kipling's beady eyes lit up

towards Kipling's eyes, his voice as cold as ice, "Eyes are

knew the threat wasn't directed at her, couldn't help

at the eye of the storm, would have collapsed if not for the support of the

was

being connected to

"Percival Ellington?"

someone

Percival and upon seeing his

the man before him. His cold gaze narrowed briefly before returning to normal, "What's your connection

him, not finding a match in

the honor of attending the Ellington family's gala with my relatives once. However, Mr. Ellington, you were preoccupied with your fiancée at the time, so you didn't notice me." His

remained silent, her gaze casually assessing Rafferty. Despite his outwardly upright appearance, she was skeptical, thinking back to

voice, she stated, "We've

was

"That may be

smiled, "Procedures? Do

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