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 wants to help you.”
tie in an annoyed
says she’s Count Hall’s
another big
her in and prepare a cup of cappuccino.”
“Yes, Sir.”
led Annie
to have a seat on the
smile, Annie appeared genuine.
A Neurological
Annie, did you come here with some
what your current concerns are and have a plan to solve the dilemma you’re facing. You’ll be able to provide
cocked a skeptical brow. After all, the lady before him was still
decided to listen to what she had
looked innocent
in her eyes was an unbelievably wicked
Gwendolyn had spent two days at the
feet didn’t touch the ground the entire time. He carried her everywhere,
was his young, paralyzed charge, Gwendolyn couldn’t help but feel awkward about it.
usual, but she didn’t do a video call as she was in the hospital.
were doing fine, she heaved a sigh of relief.
week passed in Astoria, the day of Neal’s ultimatum finally arrived. Hence, the result of the investigation was expected in the afternoon.
asked to be discharged, Cedrick objected to it but
the gunshot and her head trauma. When he didn’t find any
choice but to accompany Gwendolyn in an armored car to the police station, where they would learn
they ran into Neal, who entered the building together with
blackboard had complicated leads plastered all over
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