One Hundred and sixty two

CHAPTER 162

Nicholas arrived wearing a long gray shirt and a black suit. He was dressed formally, knowing he would be having a second meeting with his internal team at the police station. When he stepped inside, Noel and Hendrick were already sitting in their chairs chatting. Small talk about the new police officer who had joined the serious crimes division.

The news caught Nicholas' attention when he stepped into the room. "Did I just hear that there's a new detective in the serious crimes division?"

Noel and Hendrick looked up, turning their faces to the source of the voice. Noel nodded first and responded, "Yes, I heard he started working in our division today. You'll probably meet him if you stay in the office. She'll be dispatched this afternoon."

"That's good, so we won't be short-handed while working on cases in the field." Nicholas pulled out a chair and sat quietly. His eyes looked at Noel, then Hendrick in turn. "Will he get his first case today?"

"The two of us are discussing it, but the decision is all yours," Noel said in response to Nicholas' words.

Nicholas' face turned serious. If he had new personnel who could help, shouldn't Nicholas not waste his time and let the new detective join the field investigation?

"Maybe he can help you investigate Jill's death," said Nicholas guessing, he was also betting with himself considering that Nicholas did not know the new detective told by Noel. "Tell him the basics of the division and let him join your investigation."

Noel mumbled for a while, before opening the folder that was already sitting on the table in front of him and pushing it across to Nicholas. "You can check this first," Noel informed, Nicholas immediately pulled out the folder and read the contents quite well. "He previously worked in San Antonio, Texas, he got a promotion after solving a child murder case that happened there and was transferred to the center. His performance seems good and I heard he is also an expert in sign language."

"That's interesting," said Nicholas, without moving his eyes from the sheets of paper in his hands, Nicholas was still busy reading through the new detective's profile. "His name is Elden McKenzie. Elden. That's a good name. It might bring good luck to the serious crimes team."

Noel and Hendrick exchanged glances when they heard Nicholas say that. Nicholas pushed the folder back closer to Noel, and their conversation changed topics.

"What about Peter? I haven't seen him at the office. Is he not going to the office today?"

Hendrick replied, "Peter is still in the library. He's working very hard to find information about the people from Golden High School. I heard he took a few days for overtime. Isn't he a very competent junior."

Nicholas nodded his head in agreement. "I'll buy him a donut because he's working hard. Well, let's just start the meeting-" "Sorry I'm late!"

The voice managed to cut Nicholas off. There was Peter at the door. He pushed the door open and walked into the room with an awkward look on his face. Scratching the nape of his neck that wasn't really itchy, Peter explained, "I just finished checking out the library. Sorry that I'm late, Chief!"

"No problem, you can sit down now," Nicholas told him. He gave a small smile to everyone gathered in the room. "Now... let's start the meeting, do you have any information to share regarding Jill's death, Alicia's parents and the explosion at the steakhouse?"

Nicholas adjusted his tie as he prepared to lead the meeting. The arrival of Elden McKenzie loomed in the background, adding a layer of anticipation to the already tense atmosphere. Peter, who had just joined the room, sat in his chair, still catching his breath.

As the meeting progressed, Nicholas briefed the team on the latest developments in the ongoing investigation. The mysterious deaths of Jill, Alicia's parents, and the explosion incident at the steakhouse proved to be a complicated puzzle. Nicholas turned his attention to Elden, who was quietly observing.

Nicholas also pointed at Elden and said to Noel, "Isn't that the Elden who was recently transferred to the serious crimes division?"

"Yes. You wanted him to come here to see you?" Noel asked Nicholas back, and Nicholas nodded his head in agreement. Noel then turned his face to Peter, his junior, and ordered. "Peter, please call Elden and ask him to join this room."

Peter stood up and nodded. "Yes, sir!"

When Elden entered the room, Nicholas immediately greeted him.

"Elden, welcome to the team. We are facing some challenging cases, and your expertise will no doubt be an asset. I have been informed of your commendable work in San Antonio. I am sure you can make a significant contribution to the investigations we are conducting," Nicholas admitted, his tone authoritative yet friendly.

"Elden, welcome to the team. We are facing some challenging cases, and your expertise will no doubt be an asset. I have been informed of your commendable work in San Antonio. I am sure you can make a significant contribution to the investigations we are conducting," Nicholas admitted, his tone authoritative yet friendly.

Elden nodded, expressing his readiness to dive into the challenges that lay ahead. The team studied the details of each case, brainstormed, and analyzed potential clues. Elden, with his background in solving high-profile cases, offered a fresh perspective that sparked new avenues of investigation.

Meanwhile, Peter, eager to make his mark, presents a breakthrough in the Golden High School investigation. He has discovered a connection between the victims, a common thread that ties them together. The revelation brings a new sense of urgency to the meeting.

As the discussion continued, friendships began to form between the team members. Elden's calm demeanor and analytical approach complemented Peter's youthful enthusiasm and Nicholas' experienced leadership.

The synergy within the group signaled a formidable force ready to tackle the intricate web of evil that surrounded them.

This being an unusual case, Elden watched warily. He tried to understand all of his seniors in a short period of time.

"I see you're already familiar with the case, so I'm ordering you to join Peter on the explosion at Alicia's parents' house. Can you do it?"

And without hesitation, Elden replied, "I can, sir!"