His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire? novel Chapter 900

The master and his loyal aide's faces changed instantly!

“What are the cops doing here? Whatever it takes, stop them!” Harvey's eyes blazed with fury as he barked orders.

The bodyguard, drenched in sweat, stammered, “But, but they're already...”

“Who's leading the team? What's his name?” Avery Chambers asked with a chilling calm, his eyes hooded and dark.

“Name's... Ashbourne.”

Harvey's pupils dilated in shock as he nervously glanced towards Avery, who remained stoic.

Just then, the door to the room was forcefully kicked open, and in strode Detective Aaron Ashbourne, exuding an aura so cold it could freeze over hell, directly into Avery’s icy gaze.

“Mr. Chambers, I presume introductions are unnecessary?” Aaron quipped, a mocking smile playing on his lips, though he still formally flashed his badge.

“Aaron, long time no see.” Avery’s smile was disarmingly charming, devoid of any malice.

“Don't give me that, Mr. Chambers. 'Aaron' out of Thaddeus's mouth is music to my ears. From you? It's like sitting on pins and needles.”

A hint of venom flashed in Avery's eyes, barely noticeable.

The Ashbournes always knew how to push his buttons.

“Aaron, whatever you’re here for, we can talk. But I'm ill, and your barging in isn’t helping my condition,” Harvey spat, unable to contain his anger at the disrespect shown to his boss.

“Captain Ashbourne, I’m willing to cooperate with your investigation, but at least let me take my medicine,” Avery said, the weakness in his voice belying his usual strength.

“Wait a minute!”

Aaron’s voice was firm, and with a gesture, two officers quickly moved to restrain Harvey, snatching away the syringe he was holding.

“What do you think you're doing?!” Harvey struggled, shouting.

“Keep it down, or we’re adding assaulting an officer to your charges!” one of the cops snapped.

Avery's gaze darkened, “What's the meaning of this, Captain Ashbourne?”

“We've received complaints, suspecting you of drug possession and usage. You're under arrest,” Aaron stated, unblinking, as he handcuffed Avery.

“Mr. Chambers!” Harvey fought back in vain, “You need evidence for an arrest! Without it, we’ll sue for defamation!”

Avery’s eyes were a storm of rage, though his face remained impassive.

“If we didn’t have solid evidence, we wouldn’t be here. The evidence against you is conclusive.”

Aaron looked down on the man before him with a mix of anger and disdain, “Mr. Chambers, you're coming with us.”

...

Following Avery’s arrest, Harvey, as his closest confidant, was also taken in for questioning.

Despite his loyalty, he denied any knowledge of Avery’s supposed drug use, keeping his story tight.

In the early hours of the next morning, a haggard Harvey left the police station, running into Lawyer Lee, who had been won over by Avery's charms.

“Harvey, the news of Mr. Chambers’ arrest has spread like wildfire! The stock market's going to crash at opening tomorrow!” Lee was visibly worried.

“What does it matter now? We need to get Mr. Chambers out!” Harvey was frantic, his voice hoarse with anxiety.

“What was the cops' attitude?!”

“The substance you were going to inject Mr. Chambers with wasn’t medicinal but a banned experimental drug with severe side effects!” Lee was nearly out of breath.

Harvey was stunned, gasping for air, “What are you talking about?!”

“That drug caused a scandal in Elmsworth, the police have classified it as a new type of narcotic. They have every reason to believe Mr. Chambers has been using it during his hospital stay.”

“Now, the charges of drug possession and usage might stick!”

“That’s nonsense! Mr. Chambers has only been taking his medication...”

Harvey caught himself mid-sentence, his skin going cold, “It was supposed to be medicine, how did it become a narcotic? There’s a conspiracy here!”