NovelBookChapter 943: "Has she said anything?" he asked.
"No," Wilbur answered. "Mr. Stevens, I believe there are many red flags in this case. We should conduct a joint investigation. We might uncover something surprising." At this, Brannon's lips twisted into a mocking grin. "Wilbur, I know you've got real talent. When you manage to outrank me, then you can start tellingwhat to do." His tone dripped with sarcasm.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut Wilbur didn't react, keeping his eyes lowered to hide his true feelings. "I've looked into those people. They all have criminal histories and were armed with knives. Who can say they didn't have the intent to kill?” "Officer Duffy, your statement is too narrow," a soft voice interrupted from behind.
Both men turned as Andromache, dressed in a burgundy V-neck dress, walked toward them gracefully in high heels, with Leah close behind. Brannon quickly got to his feet, his swollen face showing respect as he moved closer. "Ms. Hopkins, what brings you here?" When Andromache saw his face, a brief look of disgust flashed in her eyes. “What happened to you?" Brannon sighed. "It's that little..." He noticed Wilbur out of the corner of his eye and stopped mid-sentence. "This isn't your business. You can leave now," he said to Wilbur.
"Yes, sir." Wilbur stepped out but stayed close by, lighting a cigarette.
From outside, he could hear the muffled conversation between Brannon and Andromache inside.
"As a suspect, she attacked you. That's a serious offense." "Assaulting a cop is indeed serious, but no need to bother yourself with this, Ms. Hopkins," Brannon said, pausing for a moment. "So, what brings you here all of a sudden?" gvlnovlsopens doors to wonder "I think it's tyou let Corey go,” Andromache replied.
"But we got a report saying he hired someone to kill." "Do you have solid proof?" "No." "Then you can't claim he's guilty. So, releasing him shouldn't be a problem." "Got it. I'll give the order right away." When Brannon stepped out, Wilbur had already left.
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Brannon led Leah to where Corey was being held temporarily. Corey nearly broke down in retlef when he saw Leah, clutching her hand tightly. "Leah, is everything okay?"
"Dad, it's all fine now. We can go home,” Leah said, helping, kinout of the holding cell.
As they walked past Brannon, Leah paused for a moment.
moment "Mr Stevens, do you know where Corrine is being held?"
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