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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…”

realize what she had implied and quickly covered her mouth. “Don’t be angry, Mr. Allen. I don’t think Rebecca

heart…”

already become as dark as storm

clouds.

after her surgery after he

as foolish

time, he had thought it was because she was lovesick. But it was actually because of someone else’s

insults?!

indeed sensible. Despite having so many pursuers in university, she never agreed to date anyone. I suppose such a person might never develop feelings for anyone else in her lifetime! Maybe in her

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his fists.

she seen him in this way in the past

suddenly felt a tightness in his chest. He looked at Isla. “You two go ahead with the deposition. I’ll wait for you

with these words, he

door.

gaze fell on Jake, deep in

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

in Oceanion?”

to Clance for her recovery the

nature, Frankie would feel

Rebecca were further away from

a sigh

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he would discover the truth. It would

he left soon.

police

standing by the

ride.

ears, “Keira, I never would have guessed that you were Dr. South, but don’t you realize that without strong financial backing, launching a business is

capability…”

aloof and cold as she glanced at him but

he was being suffocated.

when she had this

imagined that

at him.

so cold! You’re always so indifferent toward others.

to lose this great

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tilted her head, puzzled. What chance had she missed?

that moment, her ride arrived.

got

drove off.

leave, Jake knew he had completely lost

her.

he had

had no regrets.

spent a lot of time

he finally calm down.

Isla and Frankie completed their deposition and l the police station, Jake promptly went over to

welcome them.

“Apologies for delaying Miss Olsen

be so formal.

all. Mr. Allen, where are you

now?”

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