Chapter 39

“Officer Evans, what do you mean by that?” Faye looked confused.

Timothy smirked. “I see that you’ve even got Chief Hemmington involved. The Cape Consortium really is something.”

“What are you trying to imply? We just happened to run into each other. You’re overthinking this,” Faye replied with a smile.

Timothy was nothing but annoyed. Did she think he was an idiot?

It was too much of a coincidence!

Chief Hemmington just happened to be running a spot check on his station and also happened to bump into Faye. Bowie even shook her hand voluntarily. Of course, that was supposed to imply something to Timothy.

Faye said, “Officer Evans, I’m here to bail Wilbur Penn out on a pending trial.”

“He can’t leave yet,” Timothy said coldly.

Faye frowned. “Officer Evans, do you know that Cape’s legal department has a nickname of its own?”

“What nickname?” Timothy said.

department is the ‘sure winner of Seechertown. Of course, that’s just a joke. I’m sure you wouldn’t want them to take over this case though, would

threatening me?”

“Oh, I’d never dare to do something like that. I think that

grinding his

experience this woman’s tricks

was sure to do something

during his visit, but the message was clear enough. Timothy would be

“Take

“Of course.”

tow. Timothy stomped back to his office

officer came in

we have released Wilbur Penn on bail. Are we still going to proceed with investigating the case?” It was clear that the officer

flew to his feet at once. “Of course we are. Take Shelby Seacrest to have her wounds checked and run a full checkup.”

officer was about to leave, but Timothy stopped him again. “Run a background check on Shelby Seacrest too. Find

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“Got it.”

fell into deep thought again.

end. There was too much power there for

be a way out of this if

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