"Inspector Dean, you know that isn't possible. There should be an arrest warrant." Sylvan said.
"Nothing is concluded and Ms. Yvory isn't a suspect..... Yet."
"So why am I invited?" Yve asked.
"Because you have the motive."
"So you're still suspecting me?"
"For now, we would like to call you a person of interest."
"In other words, I can be a suspect or witness depending on the police interrogation?"
"How dare you speak…." One of the police officers got mad but he received a 'silence' action from the inspector.
"Knowledgeable about this, Ms. Smith?"
"Not much. I learned by watching and reading mysteries."
"Hmm… But yes. We would like to ask for your cooperation."
"I hope you brought the invitation with you."
"Of course and feel free to come with your lawyer."
"Okay." Yve casually said as she opened the envelope and read the contents before handing them over to Sylvan.
"Don't worry, Inspector Dean. I will come to the station as indicated in the letter but I hope there will be no media outside."
"Rest assured, Ms. Yvory."
The inspector and the police officers were about to leave when Yve remembered something she has been dying to know since they arrived.
"Inspector Dean, who are the other persons of interest?"
Inspector Dean turned around to give her an answer. "I'm sorry, Ms. Yvory. We're not allowed to disclose that information."
"I understand. Sylas, please guide them."
Sylvan bowed and left the office together with the police officers as Chrysthe came back.
"How is Vince?"
"Nobody came to his office as of the moment but it would be possible that they are still planning to visit." Chrysthe answered.
"Okay. Thanks, Chrysthe."
Silence reigned inside the room as Yve is in deep thought and Chrysthe can't help but feel bad for Yve.
'I'm very sorry for keeping this to you, Ms. Yve.' Chrysthe thought to himself.
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Cozy Bell Hotel and Resort
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As Chrysthe's call said, Inspector Dean came and said the same thing to Vince. Everything was going according to his plan. However, he needed to come clean to Yve this time. He can't evade this anymore. Yve needs to learn about the CONFERENCE and his other identity.
"Bro, are you thinking of confessing everything to Yve?"
Vince was beyond shocked as he saw Edward standing in front of him.
"Since when did you…."
"I knocked on your door but nobody answered. As I came in, I saw you staring to nowhere."
"Hmm…"
"....."
"Do you think Yve will accept me as Primo?"
"I think she can accept that if she truly loves you."
"What if it might scare her away?"
"It's the normal reaction but she will come back to you if she's deeply in love with you."
"Edward, do you think I should tell her?"
"Bro, I hope you won't but we know she will also find out about it soon. It's just a matter of when and from whom. It would always be better if it's from you."
"..."
"I got it. Thanks for the push, Ed. So why are you here?"
"Here's report you wanted. Eybelle was able to extract everything from her. Unfortunately, she isn't aware that her own father killed Mr. Smith." Edward reported.
"Good. I'll read this report thoroughly. Now, I want you to investigate Mr. Smith's death once more."
"Slayne and Eybelle are already doing it."
"Good. But, Ed, did Eybelle really pulled her nails?"
"Bro, please, we're not that cold. We can do it to serial killers but not to her. Her fingernails were intact. We just needed to escalate things quickly."
"....."
"So that's all. I'm going to investigate the location she gave about Nyelle's mother. See you later, Bro."
Edward was gone and Vince was left inside his office to read the report. His calmness was erased when he read all the evil things that Airis did to Yve. He suddenly felt that letting the government take over wouldn't be enough.
"You will all pay for this. Airis, you will go down first followed by your mother and your father!" Vince said and closed the folder as he tried to calm himself for his business meetings.
Just then, he received a text message from Yve.
"My dearest King?"
This brought a smile to him as he replied,
"Yes, my dearest Queen?"
The exchanges continued….
"Can you pick me up from the office after work?"
"Sure. Do you want to go somewhere?"
"Hmm…"
"Where will that be?"
"Secret."
Vince laughed at his Queen's attitude.
"Let her be with her surprises. I like it that way."
But that laughter didn't last long as he remembered his plan for tonight. Even if he's afraid, he needs to do it.
"I just hope you will stay by my side after knowing the evil things I did."