“The authorities conducted a search at the old Simmons family vi on Peace Mountain and discovered N in the basement.


    It appears she was abducted and held against her will, though the identity of her captor is still under investigation,” the officer exined.


    Lucinda’s tone turned icy.


    “Have you released her?”


    The officer confirmed.


    “Yes, Miss Diaz was visibly traumatized and in a state of emotional distress.


    Mr.


    Brewer has since taken her into his care.


    ”


    At this, Lucinda was momentarily at a loss for words, her frustration evident.


    Her efforts to secure N had been undermined by the police, swayed by Danilo’s influence and N’s convincing performance.


    Struggling to contain her irritation, Lucinda asserted, “Yes, I confined her in the basement, but she’s not N.


    She’s a Simmons, penalized for her errors for merely a day.


    Why is this causing such an uproar?”


    The officer was stunned by this revtion.


    “Mrs.


    Payne, if this is indeed a domestic issue, do you possess any evidence to validate that Miss Diaz is an illegitimate daughter of the Simmons family?”


    “Absolutely.This content is ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ”


    The officer, noting herposed demeanor, responded, “In that case, we’ll need you to apany us to provide a statement and submit your evidence.


    ”


    Lucinda, clearly disgruntled, retorted, “If I demonstrate that N is indeed a Simmons, and her release was premature due to your oversight, will the responsibility of apprehending her fall to you?”


    “Indeed, should your ims hold true, we will endeavor to assist in her return to the Simmons family,” the officer assured Lucinda.


    “Thank you.


    ”


    Always confident in her demeanor, Lucind


    a was then escorted to the police vehicle.


    As they approached the car, Kern emerged from the vi, rmed by the scene before him.


    He hastened towards them.


    “ihat’s happening? Why are you taking ourdy?”


    Lucinda reassured him, “It’s alright.


    It’s nothing serious.


    I’m just off to the station to give a statement.


    ”


    Before departing, Lucinda felt the urge to discuss a pressing concern with Kern in private.


    After Lucinda informed the officers of the request, they allowed Lucinda and Kern a moment alone.


    Speaking quietly, Lucinda instructed, “Kern, the vi is currently overrun with family members.


    They’re not easily dismissed.


    Ensure the bodyguards keep a vignt eye on Colby and Destinee upstairs.


    Zenia is the only one who shoulde near the children.


    ”


    “Understood, madam.


    Your children will be safe under my watch,” Kern assured her.


    Relieved by his promise, Lucinda added, “I have my suspicions about Ronan.


    However, keep today’s visitors within the vi as a precautionary measure.


    We may soon need to ount for grandpa’s condition.


    ”


    Her initial suspicions of foul y within the Payne family had only intensified with the arrival of the police, convincing her that the incident was no ident.


    The culprit, acting so egregiously against Norton, must be exposed and held ountable.


    After boarding the police vehicle, Lucinda departed from the Paynes’ house, with Kern on watching with concern.