âWhy donât we finish it together?â Rosalynn suggested, picking up a box of fast food and starting to eat.
Observing her refined manner of eating, Brianâs lips curled into a smile of approval, and he too began to dine.
The meal, although mundane in appearance, tasted superior to the finest feast, simply because they shared it together.
Upon finishing, the ring of Rosalynnâs phone punctuated the moment.
It was an unknown caller.
Glancing at Brian, she answered, âYes, hello?â
âGood day, Miss Fuller.
This is police department speaking.
â
The voice on the other end belonged to a police officer.
Straightening up, Rosalynn greeted, âYes, hello?â
Brian leaned in, attentively eavesdropping.
âWeâve located the individual responsible for the accident.
His name is Darrion Lewis.
He was found asleep in his vehicle, intoxicated.
Upon questioning, he admitted to driving under the influence and causing the accident.
â
The police have apprehended the culprit of the crash? And it was merely a case of drunk driving? Rosalynn found it hard to believe.
âIs this merely an accident then?â Rosalynn inquired.
âFor now, it appears to be an accident.
Weâll delve deeper in our inquiries,â answered the officer.
âI appreciate the update.
Thank you,â she expressed her gratitude, ending the call.
Brian, with a furrowed brow, queried, âThat was the police?â
âYes, theyâve identified the driver responsible for the crash.
â
She relayed the details provided by the police.
A shadow crossed Brianâs face as he probed, âYouâre certain youâre unacquainted with this man named Darrion Lewis?â
After a momentâs reflection, Rosalynn affirmed with a nod, âIâm certain Iâve never met him.
The police report stated he was intoxicated, yet he drove with deliberate precision.
Itâs as though he was targeting me.
I have a strong hunch he rammed into me intentionally.
â
Brian gave a reassuring nod.
âIâll have Edwin dig deeper into this individual.
â
He was reaching for his phone to contact Edwin when it rang.
It was Edwin on the line.
Brian picked up immediately.
âEdwin, have you uncovered anything?â
âMr.
Hughes, the driver at fault is Darrion Lewis, an employee from Moreno Group in Skrix.
The police have him in custody.
His record indicates a daughter in college and a wife working at Moreno Group.
Additionally, Darrion is battling late-stage gastric cancer.
â
Brianâs eyes narrowed in contemplation.
The details seemed mundane, yet something didnât add up.
For instance, why would someone with severe cancer consume heavy alcohol?
Could it be despair or perhaps a scheme to secure his familyâs future after his passing?
With this thought, Brian instructed, âEdwin, look into his recent contacts, especially anyone he spoke to right after the accident.
â
If this accident was indeed orchestrated, then this driver must have communicated with the mastermind soon after the event.
Identifying the first person he called could lead us to the puppeteer.
âUnderstood.
â
Edwin resumed his investigation into Darrionâs connections.
Rosalynn, understanding the gravity, remained silent, awaiting the outcome of the probe.
Shortly after, Edwinâs call came through again.
âMr.
Hughes, Iâve done some digging.
Darrionâs been in touch with several colleagues, his family, and notably Beal Forbes, the Moreno familyâs butler in Skrix.
The last calls on his record were to Beal.
â