Chapter 683 Piarasâs Protection
Late at night, Lorcan returned to the procuratorate building once again. After much hesitation, he finally knocked on the door of the office.
âCome in!â A steady male voice came from inside.
Lorcan pressed the door handle and entered the office. The man sitting in the chair glanced up at Lorcan and then lowered his head to continue working on the task at hand.
âComing back so late, do you need something from me?â The man before Lorcan, Piaras Fitzpatrick, was not only the highest authority in the procuratorate but also Lorcanâs uncle. Without their familial connection, it wouldnât have been easy for Lorcan to see him without their familial connection, given his current position.
Today, Lorcan had received a task to investigate the leaked data from the laboratory at Styre University. However, he ended up receiving a call from his uncle. Piaras, with his higher- ranking status, ordered him to release Catherine. This left Lorcan greatly puzzled, and after much contemplation, Lorcan decided to come and seek clarification.
âWhy do we have to release Catherine? Who exactly is she?â Lorcan asked with a tone of deep skepticism, clearly not believing Piarasâs statement.
Without lifting his head, Piaras calmly responded, âWho else could she be? Branden personally went to pick her up, so naturally, sheâs his woman.â
âIs it just because of Branden?â Lorcanâs voice was filled with doubt, indicating that he didnât believe Piarasâs explanation at all. He knew better than anyone that Piarasâs current position was earned through genuine capabilities.
Piaras was known for his integrity, and regardless of who it was, he didnât let anyone off lightly for their mistakes. He was a man who could even take action against his own son if his son made a mistake. So how could he possibly let go of a suspected leaker just because of power and authority?
Lorcan didnât believe it, and that was why he came here. After a long silence, he was still waiting for an answer.
Piaras finished reviewing the documents, set aside his work and then looked up to gaze at his most cherished nephew. Lorcan was very clever and shared some of his traits. His affection for Lorcan even surpassed that for his son.
âJust remember one thing. Put in the effort to do what you need to, and find the real culprit behind the leak. As for Catherine, you donât need to investigate her!â
Upon hearing this, Lorcan was somewhat angry. He couldnât understand it at all. He loudly questioned, âWhy? The person with the most suspicion right now is Catherine. Why canât we investigate her?â
Piarasâs eyes darkened instantly, and he stared at Lorcan with a serious expression. âIt seems that youâve been here for too long, and youâve forgotten the most basic principles of the procuratorate. Is this something you should be asking?â
Absolute obedience was the most fundamental rule of the procuratorate. Things that shouldnât be asked should absolutely not be questioned.
Lorcan was taken aback. Realizing his rashness, he chose to apologize obediently, âIâm sorry. I overstepped.â
Piaras, with a stern face, waved him off. âGo back.â
Lorcan slowly retreated. Just as he was about to leave, he heard Piarasâs parting words from behind. âCatherine cannot be the leaker. Just keep that in mind and do your job.â
After leaving Piarasâs office, Lorcanâs inner turmoil remained unsettled. This trip hadnât been without any gains. What he had previously only speculated about could now be considered confirmed.
The reason Piaras released Catherine was not solely due to the influence of the Duncans. The main reason lay with Catherine. He couldnât fathom Catherineâs true identity, but if Piaras was so certain she wasnât the leaker, there had to be a reason.
Lorcan was now even more intrigued by Catherine. He planned to investigate her privately and uncover her true background to understand what kind of person she was that warranted Piarasâs protection.