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.

this is true, the Vale Family's got some serious

can't find a motive. The Vale Family and the Storm Family don't even cross paths. So, the only lead is still Ambrose," Alaric explained. Neil sighed, "No motive, and it's

plan," Alaric shared his idea with Neil and

it. Don't worry, I'm in," Neil

for trusting me, Neil," Alaric

him and smiled. "You're a hero, man. You risked your

last time I'd treat you

I won't hold back," Neil said with a grin. "I'll have a few good drinks at your

to the Knight Mansion, she saw them chatting it up,

Alaric she saw now was a far cry from the one she first met.

drink, so I'm taking him up on it,"

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.

telling it

Alaric said, then turned to Neil, "What do

In this line of work, I'm just happy to get three square

made

chat, I'll go

"Why haven't I seen the three kids? They weren't around

fun. They'll be back before

nodded, "That's really convenient. Having three sensible and

and nodded. "Yeah,