The director was taken aback by Lucinda’s inquiry.


    He halted, an uneasy look on his face.


    He fidgeted with his nose as he denied, “I haven’t met anyone recently who isn’t rted to the case.


    Recently, I’ve been preupied with the investigation of this distressing incident.


    ”


    Lucinda scrutinized the director’s demeanor, sharing a knowing look with Nathan.


    “Fine, if the director says so, that settles it,” she responded.


    Conquering this obstacle, the director, stationed by the ckboard, nervously brushed away the sweat from his forehead.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    Ellsworth escorted Lucinda and Nathan out of the station.


    Strolling along the corridor, Ellsworth inquired, “Would you like to see the culprit who viciously attacked Miss Simmons? He’s been enduring harsh treatmenttely.


    ”


    Lucinda declined, “No need.


    You can let police continue their work.


    Nathan and I have spent ample time in Aldoria; we yearn to return to our children.


    ”


    “Understood,” Ellsworth acknowledged.


    He gave a knowing nod and turned his gaze back to Nathan.


    “Do you still wish to escort this criminal to the Cadiered trial room?”


    With his arm around Lucinda’s waist, Nathan assisted her and remarked, “Since Lucinda’s leaving it to you, let it be.


    After all, he’s an Aldoria citizen, not the mastermind behind the attack.


    Going through the hassle of cross-country case handling for such a minor matter seems excessive.


    ”


    Ellsworth gave a confirming nod.


    “Don’t fret, Mr.


    Payne.


    Even though the truck driver has be an Aldoria citizen, I’ll make sure he receives good medical care.


    Once he’s better, he’ll have toplete his full sentence without any reductions.


    ”


    Nathan was indifferent.


    “He’s merely a pawn.


    ”


    Ellsworth hesitated; as the heir in waiting, he couldn’t have missed Nathan’s hint.


    However, he chose to stay silent, wearing just a faint smile.


    As Nathan prepared to leave the police station and head back to the hotel, he nced back before getting into the armored car, and sneered, “Ellsworth, the police director may not share your vision, and someone like that could hinder your path to inheriting the royal legacy in the future.


    Be cautious.


    ”


    After speaking, Nathan assisted Lucinda into the car and followed.


    With the car door mming shut, a pale-faced Ellsworth was left alone.


    Ellsworth watched the slowly departing armored car and silently called the deputy police director over.


    “Find out who your boss met recently.


    Keep it discreet,” Ellsworth instructed over the phone.


    With Aldoria’s police apanying them, Lucinda and Nathan stayed quiet during the ride back to the hotel, maintaining their silence even as they returned to their hotel room.


    It wasn’t until they closed the door to the presidential suite that Nathan broke the silence, saying, “I couldn’t help but notice the director’s subtle reactions today.


    The person he met is likely someone of significant importance, which exins his reaction.


    If I had to guess, it could be either Danilo or N.


    ”


    Lucinda looked at Nathan and smiled faintly.


    “That’s what I was thinking, too.


    ”


    Nathan embraced Lucinda tightly and asked, “What’s our next move, honey?”


    “First, let’s head back to Cadiered.


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