The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 454 Causing a Commotion

Michael's face was dark and cold as he spoke, "Aren't you gonna look into this more? There's clearly something off here."

Michael couldn't wrap his head around why the Emerald City police would just take Dean's word for it and let Sophia go. They were letting a murderer loose, putting Emily in danger.

The Emerald City police definitely didn't want to cross Michael.

He was a big deal at Smith Corporation, and more importantly, the police department had gotten funding from Mason before.

But still, rules were rules, and the law was the law.

Without enough evidence, they couldn't keep Sophia at the station.

"Mr. Smith, I get where you're coming from. We've done a thorough investigation, and from what I know, Sophia is Emily's sister. She said so herself. Since Sophia is Emily's sister, it's a family matter.

"There's a saying that even a fair judge can't resolve family disputes. Maybe there's some misunderstanding here? We can help mediate, but that would require Emily and Sophia to sit down together, and we..."

Before the officer could finish, Michael cut him off, clearly frustrated. "Their issues can't be fixed with just a few words from you!"

The fact that they couldn't hold Sophia made him furious and helpless.

He started blaming himself. Since he had suspected Sophia from the start, why hadn't

he kept a closer eye on her? Why hadn't he gathered evidence? Why had he let her roam free until now?

"As cops, you should be digging for the truth! Let me spell it out for you, she might be Emily's sister, but she's just her half-sister, an illegitimate child."

In his desperation, Michael nearly shouted at the officers, not caring about the onlookers.

of the room. She knew her release was thanks to Dean, so she was grateful and now

this, a smirk on his

heard Michael outside, spilling

while Dean's interest was piqued. Both of them turned to look in

let Michael talk nonsense in

bad news for her. She had no idea what else

already!" Sophia stepped forward and grabbed Michael's arm. "Are you trying to ruin me? What did I ever do to you? Yeah, you're my brother-in-law, and of course, you're on Emily's side, but the cops won't just take your word

So what if we're half-sisters? We still call the

top-notch, and she knew

stunned, but Dean spoke up, his eyes filled with disdain. "Let's

Dean

around Sophia's shoulder, strutting as if to show off

wouldn't allow Dean to

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the Smith

it wasn't, an outsider had no right to act so arrogantly,

with brute force, yanked him forward, pushing Sophia aside and pinning Dean to

"What are you doing!"

so quickly that by the time everyone reacted, Dean was already

high heels. She wanted to call for police help, but they

I'll sue you!" Sophia was furious, but the more

and Dean, pinned down, had lost all his previous arrogance. He couldn't fight back and lay there,

out of hand, a few officers stepped forward

they were of their highest-ranking officials, so they

he hadn't caused

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