Chapter 35 Do You Hate Me?
My heart skipped a beat. This matter was initially just about the murder of the CFO of Scott Corporation, but if the reporters caught me and Idris together, it would not be a simple murder case anymore. It would become a conspiracy involving both Scott Corporation and Young Corporation. After all, netizens‘ imaginations could be terrifying
The death of a CFO with the heirs of two major companies on–site would make for news much more sensational than a simple
murder case.
With this in mind, I tried to avoid the reporters and leave with Idris.
However, before I could take a step away, a man’s voice came from outside, “What’s going on here? Why is everyone gathered at my doorstep? What’s the fuss?”
After this voice pierced through the chaos, a middle–aged man squeezed in from the outside, carrying a briefcase.
It was Benett.
I recognized him. After all, he was the CFO of Scott Corporation.
Seeing him enter, the police approached to inquire. It did not take long to understand the whole story had all been made up by Sophia
Benett turned his gaze to Sophia and raised his voice. “What the hell is going on here?! Sophia, are you tired of living? You claim you’ve killed me and even called the police over?!”
Upon seeing him, Sophia looked a bit dazed but not panicked. Instead, she merely asked, “You’re back? Have you eaten? Are you hungry?”
This response almost made me fall to my knees. How could the person who was just speaking with bloodthirsty rage about killing him be so caring the next moment?
The situation left me dumbfounded.
The police were also baffled.
Benett glared at Sophia, talked to the officers, and indicated that he was fine and that everyone should leave.
Seeing this, the investigating officers were not too pleased, feeling as if they had been led on a wild goose chase. However, since it was a false alarm, they did not make a big deal out of it and only warned Sophia not to make false reports again They then brought up the incident of Sophia wounding someone in the cafe. Hearing about Sophia’s assault, Benett agitated. When he saw me and Idris, he paused and then hurriedly apologized to us.
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Idris had no intention of pursuing the matter from the start. He took the opportunity to excuse himself and let the police go. After the police left, Benett said to me, “Ms. Scott, I’m truly sorry for this farce, and thank you for bringing my wife back.”
I shook my head slightly, unable to help glancing at Sophia again. Why did she come to me with that story if she had not killed anyone? Could she be mentally ill?
Since the situation was a false alarm, it was not my place to ask further. I only suggested to Benett, “No need to be polite, but since you’re fine, you should find some time to take your wife for a thorough psychiatric evaluation to prevent future problems like this.”
Benett agreed repeatedly.
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