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."

with careful consideration. "Does something about this case trouble

from his contemplation, Matias offered a

It will likely require your personal oversight. Other matters demand my attention, so

churned with the near-certainty that Corrine

room.

knew about this development weighed heavily on

careful deliberation, Matias resolved to return to the company immediately and inform

interrogators methodically questioned

center, her wrists

handcuffs.

the room. "Name, age,

to each

you involved in illegal transactions?

and no." Corrine's replies cut through the air

"Young lady, you have a promising future ahead. Here's some wisdom-better safe than sorry! Otherwise, you might spend your prime

the identity of the informant remained a

make

hotel?" Wilbur's anger flared