Chapter 21: How Dare They Bully My Fiancée

Andrew had no time to react when the call from the other side abruptly ended. He furrowed his brows, and before he could ponder further, the phone rang again.

"Captain Heisler, you've really stirred up trouble this time. The girl we apprehended today-she's got backing! The higher-ups are alerted, and they've issued a strict order. If we don't release her, we're in deep trouble. You'd better come here quickly!"

Andrew was stunned.

The higher-ups were alerted?

What was going on?

Wasn't it just a theft case?

After a moment of contemplation, Andrew responded with a cold face, "So what if she has connections? We conduct our affairs justly and have not wronged anyone. It is her duty to cooperate with the investigation as a suspect." "She's not a suspect! We've already called your mother, and she confirmed that her bracelet wasn't stolen," the person on the phone said, "Furthermore, that Miss Reed isn't a tenant at Pinkwater Alley; she's the owner. She bought the place recently for three times the market price."

"What?" Andrew was startled. "Not stolen?"

Suddenly, something clicked, and his expression darkened.

"Chief Kampwerth is furious. I'm calling you on the sly. Hurry up and get here."

After hanging up, Andrew, filled with anger, flung open the door and strode over to where Elena was.

"Slap!"

Elena, who was speaking to Amber, was abruptly slapped across the face. Clutching her cheek, she looked at Andrew in disbelief, "Andrew, what are you doing?"

Andrew's face was ashen as he demanded, "Tell me the truth, did mom really lose her bracelet?"

He had always trusted his sensible and well-behaved sister, so when she said someone had stolen their mother's bracelet, he hadn't doubted her. Moreover, since their mother wasn't home after he returned, he hadn't inquired further. But now, it seemed the little girl had dared to deceive him.

A glint flashed in Elena's eyes, "It really was lost."

"Slap!"

Another slap from Andrew, "You're still lying to me! Elena, is this how I taught you? To falsely accuse others of such serious matters? Do you think my life is too long, and that the Heisler family is too comfortable?"

pale, "You... you

like this only fueled Andrew's

arm firmly, "Explain everything right now. I warn you, if you make any

even have the chance to speak before Andrew dragged

EFPD

Elena in tow, hurried

could see Chief Kampwerth fuming with rage,

a moment

Chief Kampwerth berated him upon his arrival, "Do you think you can run the Criminal Investigation Division as you please? Is this how you handle cases

at a loss

Reed! She was invited here and now she can't leave! You have ten minutes to get her to leave, or you won't have to stay either." Andrew

Tina sitting in the chair, her

forced a smile, "Miss Reed, I apologize. It was my negligence. I

crossed her arms and looked at him with a

Andrew didn't know what sort of background Tina had, her stare made his

are you standing there for? Apologize to

Elena's face showed reluctance.

no desire to apologize to

misunderstood you. My mother's bracelet

had instructed

suspicion?" Tina raised an eyebrow,

a suspect," Andrew quickly said, "Regarding this

intention of leaving," Tina stated calmly, "I find it quite

at a loss for

a satisfactory resolution to this incident. Everyone's quite busy, so maybe it's best if you head back?" If Tina didn't leave, it would be him who had to

her chair, smiling slyly,

then after a moment said, "Miss Heisler will be charged with false accusation and defamation, detained by law for investigation. Andrew will be suspended for dereliction of duty for three months, and the rest for

pursed her lips slightly, "Since everyone's so

she gave Elena a deep look and turned

her lip tightly, her face etched

a heavy sigh of relief, "I'll

of the Ensford

stepped out, Hugo, Jennie,

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