Chapter 53

"Ms. O'Neill, we need your assistance regarding today's lab explosion at Park Pharmaceuticals. Please come with us."

Mabel was panicking, her body trembling uncontrollably.

"What do you mean... What does the explosion have to do with me? Why do you need my help?"

"You'll find out the details at the police station, Ms. O'Neill."

"I'm not going! I didn't do anything wrong. Ask me whatever you need to here!"

Seeing Mabel's agitation, the two police officers exchanged a look. One of them spoke sternly. "Ms. O'Neill, if you refuse to cooperate, we will have to use force."

The officers' solemn expressions made Mabel uneasy.

While she hesitated, Lucia spoke up from across the room. "Mabel, it's just a routine investigation. Go with them. It won't be a big deal. I'll go with you."

Seeing Lucia's cold expression, Mabel reluctantly nodded. "Alright."

…

At the police station.

Mabel was taken to give a statement, and the officers asked Lucia to wait outside.

Unable to sit still, Lucia