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When she heard that an announcement was to be

made, Keira hastily said, “There’s no need for such an

announcement…”

“Yes, there is,” the officer replied with a smile. “We need to promote good deeds and those who perform them so that others can be inspired. That’s our public relations department’s job.”

Keira resignedly said, “Alright.”

When they reached the entrance, they bumped into

Frankie and Isla.

They were registering. Once the officer in charge of reception saw the two next to Keira, he called out,

“Officer Cohen, these two are here about Rebecca

Allen’s murder case too; you might as well take them

in.”

Frankie and Isla turned around when they heard his

words.

Isla’s pupils contracted slightly when she saw Keira.

Frankie had perceived something. His eyebrows

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knitted together in thought. This woman was also here for his sister’s case?

Keira scanned them with a quick glance, then looked away. Feeling no inclination to get involved with these people, she proceeded to exit the building.

“Please wait a moment. I’ll take you in as soon as I escort this young lady out,” Officer Cohen said.

Frankie nodded, a thoughtful expression on his face. He looked toward Isla and asked, “Was that young lady also present when what happened to my sister

occurred?”

Jake also looked at Isla.

He knew about how Isla and Frankie became acquainted, but if Keira had also saved Rebecca Allen, how was he going to win over Frankie?

Isla’s eyes cooled a fraction, and she gave a bitter, rueful smile. “Mr. Allen, that’s my sister. We were indeed together at the time…It was actually her who Rebecca first asked for help, but Keira’s always been rather aloof. She didn’t mean to turn Rebecca away.

Jake, you know about her personality.”

Take frowned. “She is indeed cold-hearted and aloof.

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She doesn’t enjoy socializing with others.”

Isla sighed, “She stopped me from calling you, saying that those who are lost in love all deserved to die…”

said that, she seemed to realize what she had implied and quickly covered her

heart…”

face had already become as

clouds.

after he

do people as foolish as me deserve to live?”

because she was lovesick. But it

insults?!

suppose such a person might never develop feelings for anyone else in her lifetime! Maybe in her eyes, love

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clenched his

in this way in the past

Isla. “You two go ahead with

with these words,

door.

gaze fell on Jake, deep in thought.

casually asked, “When do you plan to return to Clance, Mr. Allen? How is your sister doing? I’m sure that the hospitals there

in Oceanion?”

the contracts today, and I’m planning to take Rebecca to Clance for her recovery the day

determined nature,

were further away from

a sigh of

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discover the truth. It would

he left soon.

the police station.

standing by the

ride.

a shadow fell beside her, and Jake’s voice drifted into her ears, “Keira, I never would have guessed that you were Dr. South, but don’t you realize that

capability…”

and cold as she

he was being

remembers when she had this indifferent attitude

him in university. He never imagined that

at him.

he burst out, “Keira, you’re so cold! You’re always

to lose this great opportunity!”

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puzzled. What chance

that moment, her ride

Jake’s rambling, got into the car, and

drove off.

leave, Jake knew he had completely lost

her.

had no regrets!

realizing she was Dr. South, he had no regrets. He could

spent a lot of time convincing

finally calm down.

Isla and Frankie completed their deposition and l the police

welcome them.

for delaying Miss Olsen and Mr.

“Don’t be so formal.

all. Mr. Allen, where are you

now?”

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