Chapter 71 You have my word

"Yes?" The familiar voice sent shivers down Evelyn's spine as she stood behind Lucas.

"Sorry to bother you but I'm here to see Patrick Moore."

She was squeezing his hand that he offered as she stood behind him, keeping her calm and collected. If Patrick saw her, no doubt he'd recognize her.

She had caused a scene during the time of her sister's death and no guilty criminal should be able to forget her face.

"And you are?" The man arched his brows suspiciously.

"Lucas. I have a few questions for you that I'd like for you to answer."

"I never said I was Patrick-"

"On Friday XX of 20XX, you were involved in an accident," Lucas stated and watched as the man's face turned pale all of a sudden, the colour draining out of his face. "Does that ring a bell-"

"I don't know what you're talking about," he started to close the door. "Please leave now-"

Lucas held the door with all his strength, smiling at the suspecting old man who was already sweating despite the cold weather tonight.

"It's a lov