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“ The detective ? ” Sloan said with her eyes wide open

“ yes I hired a private detective and investigator ” Mr Brookes said before picking the ringing cell phone

“ Hello , Am I on a call with Mr Brookes ? ” The detective asked

“ Yes you're speaking to Mr Brookes ” he replied

“ I am Detective Kennedy , Can we meet in person whenever you are ready for me to take a statement of the crime scene and the witnesses before I begin investigation ” he asked politely , his diction was sound like that of the Britain's

“ ohhh .....yes you may ” Mr Brookes replied

“ I will send you a mail when I am ready , thanks for your response ” Mr Brookes added

“ okay ,have a good evening ” The detective said before dropping the call .

Sloan's eyes is fixed on her husband till he dropped his cell phone on the lamp stand ,

“ You hired a private detective without letting me know ” Sloan said folding her arms under her breast

“ Sloan if I told you , you wouldn't let me hire him , I just had to
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