Novel Update
Chapter 142
Chapter 142
It was a call from Matthias.
He had found clues about the mastermind, so he decided to call Christopher.
Christopher took out his phone and answered, “Matthias, how did the investigation go?”
He was still hugging Cecilia so she could hear the call.
Matthias‘ low voice rang out.
“Based on the time and location you provided, I’ve determined the general escape route of the
murderer.”
Knowing the mastermind’s whereabouts and the time he left, it wasn’t difficult to track him down.
Although he lived in an old town with few surveillance cameras and people, which made it easy to hide,
it also had drawbacks. For example, the location was sparsely populated, making it easy for anyone
walking the streets to stand out.
Additionally, private vehicles were prevalent, and even if the murderer managed to avoid all the
surveillance cameras, they wouldn’t escape the scrutiny of dashboard cameras.
Christopher asked, “Where did he escape?”
Matthias replied, “Quilton University.”
Then, he paused for a moment before adding, “He’s very good at hiding his whereabouts. He changed
his clothes several times and disappeared near Quilton University.”
By implication, he meant that he had now lost track of the mastermind.
He couldn’t be certain whether the mastermind was associated with Quilton University or if it was a
deliberate decoy to divert attention from the latter’s actual location.
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Of course, he was leaning toward the former.
After hearing this, Cecilia said affirmatively, “He should be near Quilton University. If nothing goes
wrong, he’s living in the residential area!” This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .
She had felt like someone was watching her in the residential
area.
Hearing her voice, Matthias was not surprised and said, “There are many retired professors from
Quilton University living in that community. It’s not convenient for me to go and investigate it. Let’s ask
the police to investigate this.”
“Okay. Thank you, Mr. Quinn.”
“Don’t just thank me verbally. I would prefer it through
actions.”
Cecilia gave Christopher a knowing look and raised an
eyebrow, implying that the two had similar ways of thinking. and speaking.
She retracted her gaze and said to Matthias on the other end of the phone, “What do you want, Mr.
Quinn?”
Before Matthias could answer, Christopher spoke first.
“You’re doing me a favor. If you want something, just ask me.” Matthias joked with a smile, “I won’t eat
her. Why are you so protective?”
“Of course, I have to protect my people.”
“Okay, you’re no longer single. Just keep protecting her.”
After this playful exchange, Christopher shifted the
conversation and said, “On a serious note, instruct your people to acquire more antiques for the
auction. It can be a mutually beneficial collaboration.”
Cecilia readily accepted the proposal. “Agreed. Once this matter is settled, we can collaborate not only
on ancient manuscripts but also on stone gambling.”
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“Okay, I’ll wait for your good news.”
After the call, Cecilia removed herself from Christopher’s
arms.
“Let’s go to the police station and have a face–to–face discussion with them. It’s more efficient that
way.”
Christopher also had the same intention. “Okay.”
After saying that, he asked the driver to change directions to the police headquarters.
The precinct initially handled Juliana’s case, but due to its heinous nature, it was soon transferred to
the police headquarters for further investigation.
Before arriving at the police headquarters, Christopher called and informed them.
When they arrived, they were taken directly to the reception
room.
Cecilia and Christopher cooperated with the police by
providing valuable information to help solve the crime, which earned them polite treatment from the
police.
The deputy chief served them because the criminal investigation division had been sent out on an
investigation.
“Mr. Forte, Ms. Yancey, do you have any clues?”
Christopher glanced at Cecilia and motioned for her to speak.
Cecilia didn’t refuse and said, “The suspect is likely to be living in a community near Quilton
University.”
Before she could finish her words, the deputy chief said excitedly, “I’ll send the criminal investigation
division there immediately.”
He immediately took out his phone and was ready to call the head of the criminal investigation division.
Cecilia snatched the phone as soon as the deputy chief unlocked his phone.
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Listening to Cecilia’s audacious words, the deputy chiefs expression darkened.
“Ms. Yancey-”
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Before he could finish his words, Cecilia interrupted him and said, “Give me five minutes.”
After saying that, she got up, went to the empty restroom, and called Evan.
She gave a brief account of the matter.
“Evan, can you call Chief Delacruz and ask him to give me a temporary appointment?”
Evan replied readily, “Okay.”
Although Cecilia had retired, it was not difficult for the police chief to issue a letter of appointment with
her previous files. “Evan, hurry up. Time waits for no one.”
“Okay, give me two minutes. But Ceci, just direct behind the scenes, and don’t fight in person.”
Cecilia didn’t promise. “I’ll take care of it.”
Evan knew that he couldn’t persuade her, so he stopped.
After hanging up, he contacted Quilton’s police chief, Gael Delacruz.
Given his position and authority, he could give orders without providing reasons.
To ensure the cooperation of the criminal investigation
division and make them more likely to follow Cecilia’s orders, he subtly alluded to her previous identity.
Cecilia was so famous recently that even Gael knew about her.
Surprisingly, the young woman who had been a student just a few years ago had since become an
integral part of the Peacekeeping Forces.
He hurriedly promised, “I’ll issue the letter of appointment
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immediately and appear with Ms. Yancey later.”
With him present, no one would question Cecilia’s decision. Hearing this, Evan was relieved and said,
“Be sure to protect her.
“I will.”
After the call, Gael immediately printed out the temporary letter of appointment and took it to the
reception room after signing and sealing it.
When he pushed the door open, it was exactly five minutes later.
The deputy chief glanced puzzled at the police chief who had come in person and then at the official
letter of appointment bearing the official seal.
However, before he could ask, Gael kicked him out.
Gael sat down and looked at Cecilia in awe.
“Ms. Yancey, it looks like you already have an arrest plan.”