The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 145

Chapter 145 Disaster

The captain, Wilbur Duffy, tracked Matias' gaze, uncertainty flickering across his

weathered features.

The interrogation room door swung open with a soft creak, revealing an

interrogator who straightened his posture at the sight of his superior. "Mr. Duffy," he acknowledged

with deference.

Wilbur inclined his head toward the interrogation room, his chin movement deliberate.

"What's the situation in there?"

"We've apprehended a group following reports of illicit dealings," the interrogator elaborated. "The suspects are undergoing questioning as we speak."

"Illicit dealings?" Matias echoed, his quiet words carrying layers of unspoken meaning.

The interrogator shifted his gaze toward Wilbur, seeking silent permission before continuing. "There's been an organization trafficking in forged antiques and artwork for several years. The evidence recovered from these individuals suggests connections to an unresolved case from three years ago."

Matias' countenance with careful consideration. "Does something about this

from his contemplation, Matias offered a

It will likely require your personal oversight. Other matters demand my attention, so I'll take my leave." He slipped

churned with the near-certainty that Corrine sat

room.

whether Nate knew about this development weighed

careful deliberation, Matias resolved to return to the company immediately and inform Nate, knowing full well Wilbur's reputation

confines, interrogators methodically

seated at the center, her wrists

handcuffs.

the room. "Name, age, occupation!"

to each query

scene? Were you involved in illegal

No, and no." Corrine's replies cut through the

have a promising future ahead. Here's some wisdom-better safe

events struck Corrine as peculiar. Though the identity of the informant remained a mystery, she refused to dwell on

I make a

Wilbur's anger flared anew, his eyes blazing. "Cooperate,