When he saw that necklace, the silver-haired manâs eyes instantly filled with rage. He slammed his hand on the interrogation table and, unable to control his fury, stood up and roared, âGive me back my necklace!â
He had risked it all to return to the ruins just to recover that necklace. It was a keepsake from his mother and the only photo he had with her.
Hearing the commotion, the cops outside rushed in to restrain the riled-up silver-haired man. âCool it!â
He ground his teeth in anger as he glared at Theo. âGive me back my necklace!â
Theo just toyed with the necklace nonchalantly. âSo, are you ready to reveal the identity of the person whoâs pulling your strings?â
The silver-haired man spat out through clenched teeth. âNo oneâs pulling my strings! I just want you dead!â
Theo believed that the man really wanted to kill him.
This manâs name was Samuel Blanchet, a child born from his irresponsible fatherâs fling, his half-
brother.
Samuel only had a few years of education and was a street hoodlum since he was young, always causing some minor trouble.
In the past two years, he somehow found resources, got his hands on illegal weapons, recruited a bunch of goons, and gained some influence locally.
It was impossible that there wasnât someone backing him and supplying him with resources.
Theo wasnât in a rush. He pocketed the necklace and stood up. âSeems like you donât really want this necklace, so forget it.â
With a nonchalant tone, he turned to leave the interrogation room.
Now that he was about to leave, Samuelâs emotions escalated. âHold on! Give me back my necklace!
Theo, you bastard! Give me back my necklace!â
Theo didnât stop. âWhen youâre ready to come clean, come find me for the necklace.â
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âTheo! Donât leave! Give me back my necklaceâ¦â
Outside the police station, Collin was waiting. He walked up to Theo. âMr. Blanchet, you havenât rested in days; letâs head home.â Theo looked tired. He rubbed his forehead as he looked up at the moon.
âCollin, is her favorite BBQ stand still open?â
Coffin knew exactly who âsheâ was.
âThe BBQ stand usually stays open till late, so it should still be open.â
Theo walked towards his car. âTake me there.â
Collin followed. âYes, Mr. Blanchet.â
The Howard family household was bustling with activity.
Since McNeil Howard took Dean Howard and Alyssa Howard abroad, and Xenia and Patricia Howard were punished and left home, the Howard familyâs home hadnât been this lively for a while.
Chase, Ida, and Belinda also came over to the Howard familyâs house.
Everyone gathered around the living room couch, munching on fruit and chatting while asking about the details of Ellinorâs kidnapping.
Ellinor briefly explained the situation, then sipped the milk Balfour had handed her thoughtfully..
It was already past three in the morning; it was time to rest. But after the stimulating event theyâd all been through, no one felt sleepy.
Her phone buzzed. After checking it, Ellinor saw a message from Theo.
âAre you asleep?â
Ellinor hesitated and then replied, âNo. Whatâs up?â
He replied immediately, âIâm outside; I got you some late-night snacks. Can you come get it?â
Ellinor was moved, but she turned him down.
âThanks, but I donât need it. Iâve already eaten. You can take it back for your grandparents.â