Chapter 1694: Understanding

Chapter 1694: Understanding

Joyce arrived at Division Four and sat with Anderson in the special

reception room for a moment. Darrin had already arrived.

After Darrin arrived, he first showed his identification to the division

chief of the police station. His status as a Colonel was enough to

command respect from everyone.

When he entered the special reception room and saw Joyce, he

anxiously asked, "Generalissimo, are you okay?"

Reuben sat on the side, looking amused, and teased, "Not bad, a

distinguished Colonel willingly serving as a bodyguard. When Darrin

showed his identity outside just now, I happened to pass by and saw

the whole process."

Darrin glanced at Reuben and didn't answer.

He looked around and didn't see Grizela by Reuben's side.

Joyce shook her head. "I'm fine. I've explained the situation, and once I

sign the statement, I can leave. You stay here to handle the follow-up

matters."

Darrin was worried. "It was my negligence today. I can't let you go back

alone. What if something happens again..."

"Why worry about so many “what ifs'?" Joyce smiled. She beckoned to

Darrin.

Darrin walked over.

Joyce lowered her voice, not wanting the people outside the room to

hear.

"The situation today was very strange. After I leave, apply to the police

station as the warlord's representative to attend the interrogation of the

criminals. I want to know the specific details.”

Darrin nodded.

Joyce continued, “When I spoke with the officers earlier, it was indeed

suspicious. The criminals had six members, but the amount of gold

they stole from the jewelry store wasn't enough to divide among them.

They took far greater risks than the rewards would justify. So, who

would do such a thing? That's the first strange thing. They didn't

choose to escape directly; instead, they went to the neighboring ice

cream shop and took children hostage. When I confronted them, I

clearly felt that they didn't want to harm the children. It was just an act.

That's the second strange thing."

Darrin's eyes flickered. "Are you suggesting that their goal was to

create a big disturbance and panic?"

Joyce shrugged. "I don't rule out that possibility."

She said these words without avoiding Reuben.

Reuben leaned over and agreed, "You noticed it too? I found it strange

at the time."

Darrin glared at Reuben. "If you noticed, how could the generalissimo

not notice? You were there too. How come you, as a man, didn't do

more?"

Reuben’'s handsome face drooped. "When would I carry a gun with

me? I'm not a warlord."

“You act like having a gun would make a big difference," Darrin said

with a hint of mockery. He was annoyed. Today, he hadn't been by

Joyce's side, and she had encountered danger. Reuben was present,

but he didn't subdue all the criminals, causing Joyce's identity to be

exposed.

"You!" Reuben's mouth twitched. What did he do to offend Darrin? He

was always implying things, as if he didn't like him.

"Just because my marksmanship isn't as good as Joyce's. There are

only a few people in the world who can compare to her. I admit that. But

today, I did my best. Don't believe me? Ask her." Reuben waved his

hand, pointing at Joyce.

Joyce secretly kicked Darrin, signaling him not to target Reuben

anymore.

From Kiki's words, she had already confirmed that Reuben was Prince

Rohomes. In any case, they should show respect.

"Yes, when the criminals held a knife to the little boy and a gun to the

little girl, I and Reuben worked together to subdue them. Otherwise,

any individual action would have been in vain and would have put the

children in danger,” Joyce briefly explained.

She looked at Reuben with a puzzled expression. "It's strange. I just

gave you a few glances, and you understood my intentions. And there

were no mistakes."

Reuben heard Joyce's words and felt good. "It means that we have a

natural understanding.”

He gave a smug look to Darrin.

Darrin clenched his teeth and fell silent.

"By the way, these criminals may be from Rohomes," Reuben suddenly

said.

Joyce looked up in surprise. "Why do you say that?"

Reuben realized as soon as he said it that it might expose his identity.

But since he had already spoken, he couldn't take it back. He tousled

his silver hair. “The way the criminal holding the little boy's knife was

positioned is more in line with someone from Rohomes who practices

martial arts.”

Joyce and Darrin exchanged glances. They both knew that Reuben

hadhalf of Rohomes bloodline.

Since Reuben said so, the criminals must be related to Rohomes, but

not to Reuben.

Joyce narrowed her eyes. She couldn't help but think of how Rocus

people often appeared in the Capital and the connection between Otis

and Rohomes. Many things pointed to Rohomes.

What role did these elusive Rocus people play in these seemingly

unrelated but mysterious incidents?

Thinking about this, Joyce stood up. "Darrin, I'm afraid we need to have

everyone involved in this incident sign a confidentiality agreement.

Notify the division chief that the reason we came to Khebury must not

be disclosed to the public. Don't expose my identity, and I won't give

interviews. The news about this incident should not mention me.

Additionally, the parents of the other children today and the employees

of the ice cream shop should also sign confidentiality agreements. Just

say it involves confidential information within the warlord's ranks that

must not be leaked.”

"Alright, I'll take care of it now.”

Darrin received the order and immediately left the special reception

room.

Joyce glanced at Reuben. "I'm sorry, but you'll need to sign one as well.

I hope you won't reveal my identity."

Reuben nodded. “No problem.”

Joyce looked at him deeply. "But I find it strange that you weren't

surprised at all. Actually, when we were at the ice cream shop, you

asked them if they knew who I was, so you knew in advance?"

Reuben, ".."

Indeed, he had known in advance.

Joyce furrowed her brow. "So, you investigated me?"

Reuben realized when she said that, he might expose his identity.

But since he had already spoken, he couldn't take it back. He flicked

his silver hair. "I didn't have any ill intentions, just curiosity. Besides,

you stand out so much, it's not difficult to find out who you are."

Joyce gave him a meaningful look.

“It seems that we don't have any connection between us."

Reuben chuckled. "But isn't there one now?"

He glanced back.

Anderson had been playing a mobile game since earlier. Kiki watched

silently because she was afraid of annoying Anderson and didn't speak,

just quietly watching.

It seemed that the adult world had nothing to do with them.

Joyce smiled ambiguously and no longer paid attention to Reuben.

At this moment, her phone rang.

She looked down and saw that it was Luther calling.

She quickly answered the call.