Which notable figure gave that order? James knew every important person in Devonport


    Officer Derick was visibly embarrassed. Ever since Sophie had been imprisoned, he hadn’t had a


    moment’s peacel


    He had barely managed to send Jenna on her way, and now James was here.


    Officer Derick said, “Mr. Burke, mst assured, Ms. Sophie is very safe with us. There won’t be any


    issues. Once weplete the process, we’ll be able to release Ms. Sophie very soon.”


    “Who’s your boss?” James pressed, causing Officer Derick to break into a sweat. He could only step


    closer to James, lowering his voice to say. “Mr. Burke, you know hint. He’s already bailed her out.


    Please, don’t make this harder for me.”


    Officer Derick’s plea was sincere.


    Sophie had already been taken away. Still, Everyone kepting to the station! Being the chief here


    was truly challenging.


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    “Is it Colby?”


    James could only think of Colby, but he hadn’t expected Colby, who was currently abroad, to still have


    that much reach into the Devonport police department


    “Mr. Burke, that’s all I can say. You definitely won’t be able to see her here, Officer Derick didn’t finish


    his words before James stood up to leave without a hint of reluctance.


    Colt said, “Mr. Burke, could Officer Derick be making things up? I’ve investigated, and Mrs. Burke


    hasn’t left the police station since she entered.”


    “Check thoroughly. I want to know her whereabouts.”


    “Understood.”


    “And investigate the people Colby left in Devonport. There should be some leads”


    “Colby?”


    Colt was taken aback. “Then isn’t Mrs.


    1. s. Burke not in danger?”


    James coldly replied, “I need to know where exactly Colby has hidden her to ensure her safety.”


    “Understood, Mr. Burke.”


    Meanwhile, a car passed by James‘ car. A man in a bespoke ck suit got out and walked into the


    police station.


    The guard at the entrance ran in, telling Officer Derick, “Chief! Someone else is here?”


    “Who’s looking for me now?” Officer Derick was on the verge of losing hisposure. Why were so


    many people suddenlying to him?


    “Just say I’m busy! No visitors!”


    “It’s someone from the Cloude family!”


    “Which Cloude family?”


    Was there a Cloude family in Devonport?


    “It’s the Cloude family of Bloomsbury!”


    Officer Derick immediately became unsettled.


    Why would the prominent Cloude family suddenlye to Devonport to see him?


    “Hurry! Let them in!”


    Officer Derick went out to greet them personally, only to see a man, around twenty–eight or twenty–


    nine years old, walk in. The man was tall and broad–shouldered, with a slender figure.


    “You are?”


    The man looked up, his thin lips parting slightly. “I’m here for my fiancée.”


    Officer Derick looked puzzled. “Fiancée?”


    Meanwhile, Inside the Burke mansion.


    It was deep into the night, and Sophie dreamt she had returned to her past life. She floated above an


    operating table, watching her own blood–covered body on it, lifeless.


    The doctor shokily dialed James‘ number, and an inpatient James answered. “What now?”


    “Mr. Burke, your wife is dead”