Lord Protector Novel

After a moment of rumination, Zeke answered, “I don't know why it's with him either. However, I have to say one thing—I'm not the one who killed him.”

“Mr. Williams, I never said that you're the one who killed him. However, with the current evidence we have, you're a suspect in this case as well. According to the laws of Eurasia, you'll have to cooperate with the police for the investigation and come to the station for a statement. Don't worry. We won't let any evildoers off, but we won't accuse the innocent either. We can't prove that you're the murderer with just a piece of fabric, so, Mr. Williams, there's no need to be nervous.”

Zeke nodded. “Okay. I can work with you on that.”

Bertram sighed in relief. “Good. Come with me then.”

Bertram then led Zeke away.

In the meantime, at the top of a nearby building, Sheldon was watching the scene unfold with a pair of binoculars.

He cackled creepily. “I'm not a match for you, but you're still too young to fight with King! The one with the last laugh is the one who wins!”

He then took out his phone and made a call. “Everything's going smoothly, Mr. Jeppesen. It's up to you now.”

“Don't worry. I'll have my men send you the gift soon. All right, that's settled then.”

After the call ended, Sheldon made another call.

“Mr. Saunders, everything has been put in place. Yes. Okay. I hope you won't let me down. Once everything is done, I'll send you all abroad. Yes. Let's make a move now.”

After Zeke was brought to the station, Bertram interrogated him.

As the victim was a foreigner, it was a serious matter. Bertram had to put in all of his efforts and focus on the case.

While he was interrogating him, another police officer came in with a few people.

“Sir,” the other officer said to Bertram. “These few people, including Mr. Saunders, are the employees of Haleton Hotel. They said they might have seen the culprit. Will you be taking a statement from them, or shall I do it?”

Bertram then said, “I'll do it. Please give me a moment. I'm currently taking a statement from Mr. Williams.”

Right then, Eric Saunders, a manager in Haleton Hotel, turned to Zeke and cried out, “It's you! It's you!”

The other hotel staff chimed in. “Quick! Stay away from him! He's the murderous devil!”

“Arrest him! Sir, arrest him! Don't let him run!”

Bertram promptly put on a solemn look and asked, “What's the matter? Be at ease and speak slower.”

Eric said, “W-What's going on? He's the murderer. He's very scary! He's a cold-blooded murderer!”

Hearing that, Bertram gave his subordinates a look, and they immediately took out their guns and batons.

Bertram then reassured the hotel staff, “Don't be scared. It's safe here. You won't be in any danger here. Let's go through this slower. What did you see?”