Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 354 I'm Drunk, I Need a Hug

Just like last time, Neil showed up in no time. Even though it was only their third meet-up, after their last hangout, it felt like they were old buddies catching up, no awkward vibes at all. "So, what's the deal you mentioned on the phone?" Alaric asked.

"It's still about Stellan's kidnapping. The higher-ups are breathing down our necks, demanding we wrap this up in the next two days," Neil grumbled, clearly pissed since they had zilch to pin on Ambrose. "Not surprising," Alaric said.

Neil was fuming. "It's maddening knowing who did it but having no proof to nail him!"

"Ambrose is a sly fox. He's been gunning for that board spot at Far East International forever. Since Todd hit Arizona, he's been scheming to make someone else do his dirty work and fall for him."

"You never know what's in someone's heart. Ambrose looks all right but is rotten to the core," Neil spat, then added, "If we close the case like this, the internet's gonna explode with rumors. Most folks already think you're the bad guy. If they find out we're tight, they'll probably spin some wild tale about us being in cahoots."

Alaric gave a wry smile, "Doesn't matter. People believe what they wanna believe. Let 'em talk."

"Same here. I don't give a damn what they say; I know I'm clean," Neil said, then softened, "But closing the case like this makes me feel bad for you and Stellan. You guys are the victims, yet you're getting painted as the villains." "It's just for now. Ambrose will get what's coming to him," Alaric said, then added, "Neil, let's drop this case for now. I wanna talk about something else."

Neil looked puzzled. "Something else?"

"Yeah," Alaric asked, "How long you been working in Arizona, Neil?"

Neil replied, "Got transferred here four or five years ago."

"It's a case from seven years back, so you might not know it. It's also tied to Stellan," Alaric said.

"If this is true,

a motive. The Vale Family and the Storm Family don't even cross paths. So, the only lead is still Ambrose," Alaric

Alaric shared his idea with Neil and concluded, "It's a

Don't worry, I'm in,"

trusting me, Neil,"

and smiled. "You're a hero, man. You risked your neck on missions. If I can't trust you, who

mentioned last time I'd treat you

back," Neil said with a grin. "I'll have a few good

back to the Knight Mansion, she saw them chatting

she saw now was a far cry from the one she first met. She never thought

Alaric invited me for a drink, so I'm taking him

couldn't be happier," Stellan teased. "Neil, you have no idea how bad Alaric's temper used to be. Only Cormac, who grew up with him, stuck around, and even that was touch and go. I'm really glad he

laughed, "Just telling it like it

right," Alaric said, then turned to Neil, "What do you like to

"I've never been picky. In this line of work, I'm just happy to get three square meals on time

personality made Stellan particularly fond of

I'll go check on the

Neil asked, "Why haven't I seen

fun. They'll

three sensible and lovely kids, Alaric,

smiled contentedly and nodded. "Yeah, I