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?"

face turned pale, "You...

this

the phone, he grabbed Elena's arm firmly, "Explain everything right now. I warn you, if you make any more

didn't even have the chance to speak before Andrew dragged her

the EFPD Crime

in tow, hurried to

distance, they could see Chief Kampwerth fuming with

a moment

top of your head, not even considering me!" Chief Kampwerth berated him upon his arrival, "Do you

at a

apologize to Miss 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

opening the door, he saw Tina sitting in the chair,

It was my negligence. I trusted

looked at

of background Tina had, her stare made his heart skip

Elena and said sternly, "What are you standing there for? Apologize to Miss Reed

Elena's face showed reluctance.

desire to

begrudgingly said, "I'm sorry Miss Reed, I misunderstood you. My mother's bracelet was found; our maid had misplaced it. I

the words Andrew had instructed her to say on the

of suspicion?" Tina raised an eyebrow, her voice laced with

our fault, Miss Reedis not a suspect," Andrew quickly said, "Regarding

of leaving," Tina stated calmly,

Andrew was at a loss

smile, "Miss Reed, I assure you we will provide 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

smiling slyly, "What

by law for investigation. Andrew will be suspended for dereliction of duty for three months, and the rest for two months.

her lips slightly, "Since everyone's so busy, I won't

she gave Elena a deep look and

lip tightly, her

Kampwerth heaved a heavy sigh of relief, "I'll escort

entrance of the

Chief Kampwerth stepped out, Hugo, Jennie, and Zackary were rushing

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