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 case trouble you,

contemplation, Matias

attention, so I'll take my leave." He slipped one hand into his pocket and strode away, his footsteps echoing

mind churned with the near-certainty that Corrine

room.

whether Nate knew about

immediately and inform Nate, knowing full

station's confines, interrogators methodically

center, her wrists

handcuffs.

the room. "Name, age, occupation!" he demanded, his

to each

to the scene? Were you involved in illegal transactions? Did you

save someone. No, and no." Corrine's replies cut

His fist crashed against the table. "Young lady, you have a promising future ahead. Here's some wisdom-better safe than sorry! Otherwise, you might spend your prime years behind

struck Corrine as peculiar. Though the identity of the informant remained

make

hotel?" Wilbur's anger flared anew, his eyes blazing. "Cooperate, or face the