Ellinor gave Theo a mocking smile, her face as calm as ever, âReally? Youâre suspicious of me too, Mr Blanche17â Thea smirked. âSuspicious of what? That you sold yourself to a stranger as a graduation gift?
Ellinor was taken aback and shot him a glare Was Mr Blanchet really in the mood to joke around at this moment?
However, his sarcastic tone didnât suggest he was suspicious of her Ignoring Theo, Ellinor turned to the police officer and asked, âOfficer, how should I cooperate with your investigation?â
âYou come with me first, the officer responded sternly âEllinor Manssa nervously grabbed her arm, her face filled with worry Giving Marissa an apologetic smile, Ellinor said, âIâm sorry, Granny, I might not be able to have dinner with you today.â
Marissa looked shocked, âEllinor, did you really.â
Without further explanation, Ellinor followed the officer to the interrogation room.
As she passed by Veronica, a triumphant smile spread across her face. She smugly said, âEllinor, did you think you could run home and act like nothing happened? You canât fool me!â
Ellinor stopped in her tracks and looked at her calmly. âMs Veronica, why are you so sure that woman was me? What did you see? Or do you have any evidence? Do you dare to speak up?â
A flicker of guilt crossed Veronicaâs face, but she scoffed dismissively âI didnât see anything, and I have no evidence. Itâs just my gut feeling! Ellinor, do you still want to argue? Letâs see how you explain yourself when the police figure it out!â
Ellinor said nothing more. She lowered her head and silently followed the officer into the interrogation room.
Veronica was pleased with the situation, looking confident and satisfied. âJust wait and see, Brother, Granny. Ellinorâs true colours will be revealed soon!â
Marissa was in shock and looked unwell. Collin helped her to a seat in the waiting area of the police station.
He approached Theo and asked, âMr Blanchet, should I call the commissioner about Ms Mendozaâs situation?â
Theo, his face inscrutable, said nothing âMr Blanchet?â Collin called out, thinking Theo hadnât heard him.
Theo turned away, lighting a cigarette with elegance. He said coolly, âLeave her. If sheâs done something, she should face the consequences. If she hasnât, she wonât be held here Collin nodded, âUnderstood Veronica was elated at her brotherâs indifference to Ellinor. She was sure that Ellinor was done for this time.
About ten minutes later, Ellinor emerged from the interrogation room, looking confident and composed.
The stern officer who had taken her away was now awkwardly apologizing to her and politely escorted her to the lobby.
Veronica rushed over to ask, âOfficer, what happened? Was she the one soliciting at the Blanchet Hotel?â
The officer shook his head, âWeâve confirmed the situation. The incident you reported has nothing to do with Miss Ethnor.â
âWhat? Nothing to do with her?â Veronica was dissatisfied with the result. She demanded, âDid you really check? Iâm sure it was her How could it have nothing to do with her? Tell me, did she bribe you?â
The officer was clearly angry at Veronicaâs accusation. He responded sternly, âI can assure you, our colleagues have apprehended the woman involved in the illegal activity, and she is being dealt with.
Miss Ellinor is just an unfortunate victim whose ID was stolen by the criminal. She booked a room at the Blanchet Hotel and just happened to wear the same clothes as the suspect, thatâs all.â
Veronica was about to argue with the officer when the siren of a police car sounded outside.
Not long after the siren stopped, a woman dressed exactly like Ellinor was brought in by two officers, âYouâre not going anywhere!â
Veronica was dumbfounded The officer said to Veronica, âSee that? The woman who was just brought back is the real suspect.â
Veronica frowned at the female suspect. Shaking her head, she said, âNo, thatâs not right! Sheâs not the one.â