Chapter 980

Chapter 980

"This is Bea from Burke International. Watch your mouth."

Colt stood beside Bea, and as soon as the office staff saw him, they exchanged nervous glances and fell silent.

Bea demanded, "Where have your people taken our James? Release him immediately! If this gets out of hand, it's not going to end well for either of us!"

Bea was far from her usual composed self, looking more like a fierce tigress ready for a fight.

Just then, Officer Derick emerged from a corner, and upon seeing Bea, he approached with a forced smile, "Bea, what brings you here so late?"

"James has been taken by your men. Why do you think I'm here?"

"Ah, this is complicated. Mr. Burke assaulted Colby, and this is a serious matter. We owe an explanation to Colby and Mrs. Costello. Mr. Burke is currently in our interrogation room. If you wish to see him, I can arrange a meeting."

Who does he think he is, calling the shots around here? Our James would never do anything illegal; it must

Framing someone like James would be a piece of cake

voice cut through the tension from behind

hurt me. If it weren't for my husband, I'd be the one in that hospital

to see her, scoffing, "Oh, it's you! James gave up so much for you, even Burke

is a fact. Bea,

family is

in Devonport,

is the head

for people to be jealous. I raised him myself, and know him best. If I say he wouldn't

and your men saw James commit the act today, didn't

all did! Every one

Officer Derick promptly confirmed.

as Bea was about to speak, Sophie added, "As the saying goes, 'the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.' Bea if you've been involved in hiring someone to commit murder, it's no surprise your grandson, raised by

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