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“I’ve assigned officers to seal off this entire area. No one will find out about what happened here tonight. It’s not just for your reputation, but also to avoid causing panic among the citizens. I don’t want the residents here to feel unsafe leaving their homes at night.”
Cyrus lightly smirked. Fearlessness was written all over his face. In a firm tone, he continued, “Furthermore, you yourself said those thugs came after you. You’re a victim. If that’s the case, according to our procedures, you should also come back with us so that we can take your statement and ensure your safety.
“After all, you are my superior. You’re not just some ordinary person. Don’t you agree?”
Nicholas was rendered speechless.
Jeremy narrowed his eyes slightly. Deep down, his admiration for Cyrus grew.
Who was it who said Cyrus was a reckless man?
True enough, Alyssa was her brother’s greatest critic.
It was the wee hours of the morning, and a heavy atmosphere filled the interrogation room.
Nicholas sat in a chair, his eyes downcast. He refused to speak about anything other than the night’s incident.
“There’s nothing we can do, Chief Taylor. Chief Novak refuses to speak no matter how we question him.”
Cyrus’ colleagues were worried. “The captain has found out about this. He instructed us to interrogate him according to protocol. Then, we have to let Chief Novak go. Otherwise, he will definitely hold you accountable and you might get suspended!”
Cyrus clenched his teeth and pressed his palm to his forehead. “How much time do we have left?”
“Two hours, maybe less. The captain was on a work trip in Belbanks. He cut his trip short upon receiving this news. He is on his way back to Solana City as we speak.”
Cyrus’ chest clenched. He paced the hallway, anxiety gnawing at him. Suspension wasn’t the worry. It was the immense effort they’d invested in finally reining Nicholas in. If they couldn’t get him to talk now, capturing him later would be a long shot.
Disappointment for Alyssa and Jeremy was a bitter pill to swallow but letting Jameson win was unthinkable.
Cyrus steeled himself. He took a deep breath before going back into the interrogation room to confront Nicholas.
Nicholas lounged back, eyes closed, the picture of relaxation. “I’m sure your station captain is en route. Just a heads-up, Chief Taylor-if you keep me here, I can’t guarantee you’ll still have your job come morning.
“I’ve said all I know. I don’t know those thugs, and I have no idea why they attacked me. My actions were purely in self-defense. Any other questions, I simply can’t answer.”
Cyrus’ tongue darted to the roof of his mouth. In a cold, commanding tone, he said, “The leader of the thugs has confessed, Chief Novak. They weren’t after your money; they were trying to silence you.” Nicholas’ expression remained impassive.
“He also said they’re affiliated with the Schmidt Group.” Cyrus approached deliberately, tapping a languid rhythm on the table. “So, can I conclude that Jameson Schmidt is the one who wanted you dead? After all, the other Schmidt family members are either dead or imprisoned. He’s the only Schmidt left.”
He almost let slip “viper” instead of “only Schmidt left”.
A sudden, sharp laugh erupted from Nicholas. “Playing the prisoner’s dilemma, are we, Chief Taylor? Do you think that’ll work on a fellow officer’ll give you credit for your imagination, though. It’s such a waste of your talent here. Screenwriting suit you better.”
Anxiety gnawed at Cyrus as time ticked away. His colleagues had yet to extract any useful information from the leader of the assassins they were interrogating.
Firstly, the assassins weren’t locals, explaining their audacity in attacking the police commissioner. Secondly, the transaction with their client was recorded offshore, making investigation impossible. Even torture wouldn’t make them talk.
The station chief arrived at Solana City Police Bureau over an hour later and made a stern request for Cyrus to release Nicholas.
While Cyrus wrestled with the immense pressure, Alyssa was at the hospital, personally tending to a minor scratch on Jeremy’s knuckles. Her heart ached at the sight.
“Didn’t you promise to take care of yourself?” she chided gently.
“Five years younger, and that wouldn’t have been a scratch,” Jeremy replied with a hint of amusement in his eyes. He wrapped his left arm around her and pulled her close. He held her hand with his bandaged right hand. “Seems like age is catching up to me.”
Alyssa’s heart skipped a beat when she felt him squeezing her bottom. “Who says you’re old? You’re full of life,” she mumbled.
“Is that so?” Jeremy’s eyes narrowed playfully. Though his right hand was limited, his left hand was free. Maintaining his composure, he gave her bottom another squeeze. “Only you darling, would know for sure my true vigor.”
A blush crept up Alyssa’s cheeks. “Hey! Can’t you be serious for once?”
Despite their long relationship, his flirtatiousness still flustered her. Snuggling closer, she voiced her concerns, “Saving Nicholas doesn’t solve everything. Cyrus hasn’t updated us, likely because they’re at a standstill.
“This could drag on until dawn. If they can’t get information, have to release him, and that mean bigger problems for hel
Jeremy held her tightly, his gaze darkening. “He’s a tough one. Earlier, he wanted to kill the leader. It looks like he’s determined to stay on his dark path.”
“He’s in too deep with Jameson now to turn back,” Alyssa agreed, frowning. “Our only option is to get him convicted.”
But that was easier said than done.
Just then, Alyssa’s phone rang, breaking the tension.
“It’s Axel,” she said, surprised, and glanced at Jeremy before answering.
Without a preamble, Axel’s voice with urgency. “Lyse, I cracmportant video to your enta belongs to Colet
You need to see it now!”
Axel’s agitation was unusual. Alyssa immediately opened her email, Jeremy leaning in to watch with her.
The video was short, less than a minute long.
Yet, by the end of it, both Alyssa and Jeremy were left in utter shock, their blood boiling with a fury they hadn’t felt before.
“Where did you get this, Axel?” Alyssa’s voice trembled with emotion.
“Amber… It was from Amber!” Axel choked out, his breathing heavy.
Alyssa and Jeremy’s hearts lurched at the mention of Amber’s name. A flurry of emotions-excitement, unease, and most potently, worry-washed over them.
“Did you meet with Amber, Axel?” Alyssa asked, her voice laced with anxiety.
“No,” Axel replied, his voice croaking with a barely concealed hurt. “She sent this video to me on my phone. I’m scared, Lyse. I’m terribly afraid something bad will happen to Amber!”
Jeremy spoke up reassuringly, “If she sent the video, she’s likely still safe for now, Axel. Try not to worry too much.”
“For now…” Axel gritted his teeth. “But how long will that last? I need to get her out of there!”
“Don’t act recklessly, Axel!” Alyssa warned, her gaze fierce. “You could expose Amber and put her in even greater danger. Remember, she’s still in Jameson’s clutches!”
“If this video leaks,” Alyssa continued, “there’s no evidence linking her as the source. But if you make a reckless move, it’ll be as good as telling Jameson Amber’s a traitor. He could eliminate her anytime, and even your connections wouldn’t be enough to stop him.”
Axel exhaled, his anger giving way to a forced calmness.
“Don’t worry, Axel,” Jeremy said. “When the time is right, Lyse and I will do everything in our power to help you save Ms. Altman.” Coming from Jeremy, these weren’t just empty words; they were a promise. With that, Axel felt completely at ease. “Thank you, Jeremy. That means a lot.”
The station captain, who was away on a business trip in Belbanks when he received the news, rushed back to the station that very night. He immediately ordered Cyrus to release Nicholas and even demanded a public apology.
“Forget the apology,” Nicholas said magnanimously, pretending to be above it all. “Chief Taylor was just looking out for my safety.”
Nicholas strutted out of the interrogation room, the station captain by his side. “Let’s just move on. I’m fine anyway. I hope you won’t punish Chief Taylor for this.”
“Absolutely not!” The captain boomed. He caused you undue trouble and even unlawfully detained you for hours. I can’t just overlook that. He deserves a severe reprimand!”
Nicholas brushed it off, not wanting to push the issue.
There was obviously no animosity between him and Cyrus. However, Cyrus was Alyssa’s biological brother and close to Jeremy. If Nichola’s could get Cyrus suspended, it would eliminato elnet someone prying into his affairs and potentially expose his connection to Jameson. Sacrificing a subordinate seemed like the only option.
Unfortunately for them, before they could walk any further, they saw Cyrus approaching with two other officers from the Criminal Investigation Unit.
Cyrus marched right up to Nicholas, effectively blocking his path.
“Cyrus Taylor! What now?” the captain bellowed.
Cyrus met Nicholas’ gaze head-on, his expression frosty and severe T apologize, Chief Novak, but you cannot leave tonight. We’ve acquired new evidence that implicates you in a premeditated murder.”
The captain’s jaw dropped in disbelief. “Murder? Cyrus, what are you talking about? How could Chief Novak possibly be involved in a murder?”
“We don’t arrest without evidence,” Cyrus retorted, handcuffing Nicholas.
Nicholas’ face immediately drained of color; his hands clenched into fists.
He found himself back in the interrogation room, this time under a much heavier atmosphere, thick with tension and foreboding.
“I didn’t kill anyone,” Nicholas asserted calmly.
