"And what did the police say?" Jeremy said while calmly reading the weekly financial report.Tommy replied, "The police are still conducting their investigation and interrogating the suspects. There hasn't been any word yet."Such things happen every day in countries all over the world, so nothing was surprising about what happened. It was not worth all the huge fuss.Jeremy sipped his coffee and ordered, "Get the media to tone down on the reports while we wait for the results of the investigation. We'll respond to the public opinion based on the official announcement.""Understood!" Tommy nodded, but his expression soon turned less calm than before. He had to put a lot of strain on himself to utter his next sentence and say, "Sir, there are rumors that the name of the woman suspected of being an escort is...Corinne Carew.”Jeremy finally lifted his handsome face out of the financial weekly newspaper, with his gaze turning sharp all of a suddenTommy had a regretful look. "I didn
Everyone listened as a very serious voice came from the other end of the line. "Hello, this is Eastbridge Police Station. May I ask if this is Corinne's home?"Bowen looked up and glanced at Jeremy to seek his instructions. He only dared to reply when Jeremy nodded slightly. "Is something the matter?"The policeman on the other end of the line said, "If you're a family member of Corinne's, we ask that you please come to Eastbridge Police Station right now. We require your assistance to verify certain matters."The call then ended.Pamela could not bear what she just heard and slumped down on the sofa.Francine became even more frantic. "Did you hear that, Grandma? The police station just called us! The woman arrested has to be Corinne! How could she bring herself to do such a thing? She's let you down even after all the care and love that you've shown her!"Pamela was heartbroken and found herself unable to accept it.Jeremy got up, grabbed his suit jacket from the sofa, and sai
With the call on speaker mode, the same police officer spoke through the phone, "Corinne Carew, someone had taken your wallet and phone. They've even used your name to book a room in a hotel. Please come to the station now to clarify if the wallet and phone belong to you and check if there are any losses."Corinne replied politely, "Alright. I understand. Thank you very much, officer.""You're welcome," the officer replied.Corinne looked at Francine pointedly after she hung up the phone. "Is that it? When is losing something a scandal? Francine, please enlighten me by telling me why you think the police are looking for me?"Francine was stunned. For a minute there, her brain stopped working. 'Why have things turned out differently from what's planned? The police were looking for Corinne because she lost something?' she thought."Oh, Corinne. I'm so happy that you're fine! I'm really glad that you're fine! What a scare. I was nearly scared to death." Pamela patted her chest to rel
"Corinne, my dear. For my sake, can you…" Pamela still wondered if she could bring a truce to both people…Corinne stood firm. "Grandma, this isn't the first time. Last time, she brought you to the art gallery to catch me having an affair. This time, she insisted I was the escort and called me these dreadful names. I can't forgive someone who keeps insulting and wronging me. Besides, she never apologized to me sincerely. I hope you can understand this, Grandma."Pamela sighed helplessly. Of course, she could understand why Corinne was so upset. No girl would like to be involved in those scandals, and it was normal for Corinne to be so angry. Francine had indeed gone overboard in both incidents.'Francine, this girl… She's too spoiled. It's time to teach her some manners, but she's so weak… Sigh! Nevermind. Corinne said she was going to let it pass,' Pamela thought.Francine knew her grandmother would never punish her. She raised an eyebrow at Corinne arrogantly and gloated. 'So wha
Thus, Francine drove her car and secretly followed them to the police station.…At the police station.The officer returned Corinne's belongings to her and said, "Kindly check if this wallet and phone are yours. If they are, proceed to check inside to see if you lost anything else."Corinne cooperated by opening her wallet to check and looking at her phone to see if the thief had used her phone. She said, "That's right. These are my wallet and phone. Nothing is missing."The police officer nodded solemnly. "Please sign here, and you can take your belongings with you. Remember to be careful in the future. You won't be so lucky to get it back the next time you lost it!"Corinne listened carefully and smiled politely. "Yes, I'll be careful in the future. Thank you, officer!"Pamela accompanied by her side like a kind, well-mannered old lady. She expressed her gratitude to the officer and complimented them for their effort and hard work.Jeremy's tall, muscular figure stood not to
Francine did not dare to tell them the reason why she came to the police station. She was afraid Jeremy and Pamela would stop her. Therefore, she walked past them and entered the police station to ask the question that was troubling her."Mister officer, I'd like to ask if there is a male and female being detained because they were conducting illegal activity in Holden International Hotel?"The officer looked at her and answered truthfully, "Yes, there is. What's the matter?"Francine requested, "Can I meet the woman who got detained? I think I know her!"It just did not make sense to her. Corinne should be the one who got detained, but how did Corinne go back home safe and sound? Thus, she had to make sure with her own eyes the detained woman was not Corinne. Otherwise, she just could not let it go!However, the police officer shook his head. "Unfortunately, the suspected female lawbreaker ran away during the arrest. My colleagues are still looking for her at this moment."'That
Corinne looked calm as she gave Jeremy a sarcastic smile. "What's wrong? Are you thinking I'm suspicious, too?"The corners of Jeremy's lips quirked upward. "Suspicious of what? Suspecting you'd sell yourself to a lousy man as your graduation present?"Corinne was startled at first, but she regained her senses and rolled her eyes. 'Can't he tell what situation I'm in now? Why does he still have the luxury to tease me? Though, does that mean he's not doubting me?'She ignored Jeremy and looked at the officer. "Sir, what do you need me to do to cooperate with the investigation?"The policeman sternly instructed, "Please follow me.""Corinne…" Pamela grabbed Corinne's arm worriedly.Corinne smiled back at Pamela while feeling sorry. "Sorry, Grandma, but I guess I can't bring you to dinner today."Pamela was shocked. "Corinne, are you really…"Corinne said nothing and followed the officer to the interrogation room at the back.When she walked past Francine, Francine smiled as if s
Francine turned around to point her finger at Corinne. "It's you! It's one of your tricks again! You must've found this woman to take the blame!"Corinne spread her arms innocently. "Francine, are you only going to be satisfied when I'm the escort as you'd hope?"Francine replied unhappily, "What do you mean, as I'd hope? You are the escort!"All of a sudden, a swift smack landed on Francine's cheek, and it made a crisp sound.Pamela panted, having slapped her granddaughter in rage."Are you not finished, Francine!? After the scene you caused at home, here you are in the police station, causing another scene! Corinne is your sister-in-law! Why do you keep on humiliating her like this?!""Grandma, did you just slap me?" The flabbergasted Francine raised a hand to lightly cover her burning cheek. She whimpered, "You never hit me since I was a child, yet you slapped me because of Corinne?"Pamela's heart went soft when she saw tears dropping from her granddaughter's eyes. Neverthel