Forced Marriage: My Wife, My Redemption by Lilyheart

Chapter 184: Officially declare him dead

~At the Police Station~

Desmond Allen arrived at the police station with a grim look on his face. His hands were clenched tightly at his sides, and his shoulders were stiff with tension as he marched toward the main office.

He had one goal—to see the Police Chief.

He needed to end some matters and he will prefer it to be done fast.

A few days ago, one of his loyal subordinates reported seeing a woman who looked exactly like Jessica leaving the hospital. She had entered a black luxury car guarded by security that it was impossible to approach further.

At first, Desmond dismissed it. It couldn’t be her—Jessica was gone otherwise why isn’t she back to the Allen family since their accident. He recalled to had even laughed at George Brown when he claimed that his daughter Risa said to have seen her.

But then this subordinate had shown him a photo evidence which he sneakily took. Desmond couldn’t deny it any longer. The face in that photo was hers.

And it could only confirm one thing. Either she is Alive or it is her twin sister but then he is quite sure he doesn’t have any and none that he can think of thereby leaving him with one answer she is the one.

Now, he had no choice. He had to act fast. If Jessica really was alive then Davis might be and if returned, everything he worked for would collapse.

He had gone too far, crossed too many lines. There was no room for her return. No room for mistakes not now, not ever. He must lay claim to every of his possession.

With long, angry strides, Desmond walked straight into the office of the Police Chief after a brief knock on the door and the low voice of the Chief ushering him inside.

The Chief Jason, recognizing him, stood and greeted him warmly. But Desmond’s face remained hard and stern. He wasn’t here for pleasantries—he was here to end this, once and for all.

a calm presence, quietly he analyzed Desmond’s countenance and knew

been a while. Please, have

hand with a firm shake before sitting down. "Chief, thank you for seeing me

nodded, settling back into his chair. "Of course. You sounded urgent on the phone. And

Chief. I’m

ago?"

It’s been three months since the incident involving Davis. We’ve searched the entire region, even extended to neighboring counties, but there’s been no sign of him. The rescue team found no body, no clues—nothing.

as though it is the first time he has

life, one had to go on to the next phase of things so it is better to declare him dead." He

slightly. "You’re asking us to officially

a hope that leads

of death without a body is not simple. Usually, the standard wait is

There was an accident. A severe one. The vehicle plunged off a cliff, and though the wreckage was found but their body was

hesitated for a moment before nodding slowly. "Under special circumstances, it can be done. And I’m aware. The court set a hearing date for three months from now, pending further investigation or discovery," the chief responded,

was submitted to the court two months ago." Desmond retorted, his

know. And it can only be considered when it is three months without any positive

forward slightly. "That’s what I want to change. I want to move the hearing forward. I

court to push up the hearing date? That’s highly unusual. Unless there’s new evidence

hope. It’s been over three months since the accident. The search was thorough. Nothing was found. Not a trace of him. And now, every day that passes puts the Allen

a body, and without conclusive proof of death, the court was already generous in accepting the initial petition. Now

cold. "I’m giving you notice. The Allen Group is bleeding. Elder Allen’s health is fragile, and the board needs decisive leadership. If Davis isn’t coming back—and he isn’t—then keeping his seat warm is costing us

his eyes. "This is not just about profit. We’re talking about a life here. A man. Your nephew and not just your nephew but