Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

She could not believe her ears. How can someone like that become a kidnapper?

“Yes. The cold water caused his muscles to cramp. In the end, he couldn’t move and drowned to death,” Christopher explained.

When Winnie heard his sullen tone, she guessed the investigation was not going well.

She gave it some thought before asking, “What’s wrong? Are you guys unable to find anything now that the leader is dead?”

“Exactly. The others know nothing. They didn’t even know there were drugs hidden on the ship.”

Winnie frowned. “Then, Yulissa will never admit to it, either. Does that mean your team’s ambush is in vain?”

“She didn’t admit it, but our efforts aren’t in vain. At least we managed to seize two hundred and fifty grams of a new venom. This is partially thanks to you,” said Christopher with a smile.

Winnie’s lips curled into a subtle smile. “Oh, well. I can’t help being a helpful citizen. What about the kidnapping case? How’s the investigation going? Are they really ordinary kidnappers? Did they really kidnap Yulissa?”

Christopher paused momentarily before saying, “Theoretically, kidnapping cases like this aren’t in my department’s jurisdiction. I can’t reveal such information to you, either. After all—”

Winnie smiled and cut him off, “If that’s the case, let’s not go by theory. After all, Yulissa’s your department’s main target, and I’m your informant. How am I supposed to continue carrying out my task if you don’t give me any clues, Captain Bennett?”

“You’re right. Then again, it’s not convenient to talk about it over the phone. Let’s meet up. Have you eaten? Perhaps we could find a place to eat and talk,” Christopher suggested.

Winnie rubbed her belly. “Sure. I haven’t had dinner, anyway. I’m feeling a little hungry already. Please look for a less conspicuous place this time. I don’t want to run away in the middle of the meal.”

After hanging up, she returned to Josiah’s office.

Winnie again. “Why haven’t you left? What’s the matter this

a while. Can you contact me right away when Xavier

was doing and

a hassle, then forget it.

to leave the room, Josiah stopped

“Just call Paulina’s number.”

time, Christopher chose to meet at a

at a table by the time

since it was the peak hour

a seat in front of Christopher, Winnie asked curiously, “I always see this in movies where the police and the spy or informant would always choose to meet at these kinds of places. Why’s that? Does the crowd provide a better cover? Why don’t they

at her words. “I don’t know about others, but I chose this place just because their food is delicious. Do you have any dietary restrictions? I can recommend you some of

“Um… I don’t have any restrictions.

could even finish, Christopher spoke.

that she should just tell him the truth. “Yes. It’s a little noisy here. But the next table’s food looks good. If you don’t mind, can we

take a walk by the river, then?” Christopher asked cautiously. He felt as if he was on a date rather than having a secret meeting with his

make it easier

river was a little far. An hour had already passed by the time they got their food

car with the breeze brushing their faces

and the kidnappers were a match. Besides, they were questioned separately. So, there isn’t any reason for us to

Yulissa, our one and only suspect in this case, had turned into a

can put

this entire incident was planned by Yulissa and

wanted. Unfortunately, their leader was dead, and Yulissa was unwilling to reveal anything.

well, but the police have no evidence. Though we can lock her up on the charge of taking drugs, I don’t