Chapter 9 The Backstory

 

The police officer responded, “Jonathan’s case file after he left the country at fourteen was blank. He returned about one and a half months ago and was last seen at Horington. He never had a case on him while he was in the country, but he could’ve done anything while he was abroad, and we wouldn’t have known.”

 

At that moment, Amber was certain that Jonathan was a dangerous person. That guy has traveled abroad at fourteen. With his skills, he might’ve done some illegal activities there. There must be a reason for his sudden return.

Amber took a deep breath, then turned around and went into the interrogation room.

Jonathan appeared bored sitting in the room when Amber walked in. He thought the latter looked charismatic in her police uniform. This woman is quite good-looking.

 

“So, how’s the investigation going so far? Can I go now?” he asked. “You know I was framed, right? It doesn’t make sense for you to keep a victim here.”

 

“Forget about it. How can you be the victim?” At first, Amber was wary of Jonathan, as she thought he would be a scary person. But as soon as he spoke, she instantly felt irritated. “You can still go to jail for attacking the police,” she added.

Jonathan let out a chuckle. “Hey, do you think I’m unaware of the law? You guys weren’t even hurt, and I even fixed your arm. I should only be fined 8 thousand and receive a fifteen-day detention at most for what I did!”

 

Amber shot a glance at him and said, “Okay. Jonathan, right? I’ll excuse you for attacking the police, but you need to answer what I’m about to ask you truthfully. If you lie to me, I’ll report your identity immediately.”

Jonathan glanced at Amber for a moment before he sat up without another protest. “Ask away.”

So, what have you been doing abroad for twelve

 

was paid to assassinate. I’ve also helped some rebels of small countries to fight against their government troops. But I’ve also helped the government troops to fight the rebels too. All I care about is the

you telling the truth?”

“No doubt about it.”

Give me a good reason why you suddenly decided to come back. Not to mention you just so happen to be in Horington. Don’t tell me it’s because Horington’s your hometown, and don’t tell me you don’t have

Jonathan suddenly fell quiet.

with amusement. I might’ve just

you’ve asked, I

“Tell me!”

came back to Horington for a reason. Don’t worry. I’m not here to do anything bad. I have a bunch of guys I met abroad, and I’m their leader. We drank together, assassinated together, and hung out together. But just a month and a half ago, my best guy took a bullet for me and died on the spot. He was from Horington, and his name was Connor Smith. Ten years ago, he killed someone and later escaped. From what I know, he

mind. She imagined a group of ruffians abroad in the modern society, assassinating others with their guns as they blithely lived

way of life, they were loyal

character, Amber

temper, it’s no wonder he got so angry after Benjamin tricked him into stealing. It’s unlikely for

her head. “Okay, just

for another police officer. “Please investigate a man named Connor Smith. He used to live

“Yes, Captain Johnson!”

the room, she immediately went up to her and asked, “Captain Johnson, Jon was just a

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