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

me right away when Xavier wakes up?” Winnie

was doing and questioned,

frowned. “If it’s a hassle, then forget it. Sorry for disturbing

the room, Josiah stopped her. “Wait. How

“Just call Paulina’s number.”

chose to meet at

was already seated at a table

since it was

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

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

have

even finish, Christopher spoke. “Are you uncomfortable with this

felt that she should just tell him the truth. “Yes. It’s a little noisy here. But the next table’s food looks good. If

fine with it. Should 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 informant. At

make

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

leaned against the car with the breeze brushing their faces while they ate and talked about the

yet. The statements given by Yulissa and the kidnappers were a match. Besides, they were questioned separately. So, there isn’t any reason for us to suspect them of working together,” Christopher

pursed her lips. “So, that means Yulissa, our one and only suspect in this case, had turned

can put it

incident was planned by Yulissa and the leader of

their leader wanted. Unfortunately, their leader was dead, and Yulissa was unwilling to reveal anything. That meant there was no one else who could

no evidence. Though we can lock her up on the