After hanging up, Merlin immediately barked at his subordinate, "Don't go to the autopsy center anymore. Go to the Fox Group!"
The subordinate asked, "Sir, why are you going to the Fox Group? They’re holding a press conference soon. Almost all the media in New York is there. If you go at this time, won’t you..."
The subordinate stammered, hesitating. He was unable to finish his sentence.
Merlin demanded coldly, "Won't I what? Finish your words!"
The subordinate mustered his courage and said honestly, "Won't you... Walk right into the trap?”
Merlin gnashed his teeth in anger and roared, "F*ck you! I'm a policeman, not a murderer! How am I walking right into a trap?"
The subordinate panicked and said anxiously, "But... The media are all waiting to interview you..."
Merlin knew all too well that his subordinate was right. So many major cases happened overnight in New York, and all of them had a connection to the deaths of countless innocent women.
Naturally, the reporters in New York would be dying to hold an interview with the police chief.
Their higher-ups had also issued an order as early as possible, stating that no one was allowed to accept media interviews without their permission.
The wrath of the public was the reason behind their fear of the media. For a long time, the police had been a target of accusations by both the media and public. If those wolves had the chance, they would definitely criticize the officer they interviewed and tear him apart.
The higher-ups forbade police officers to accept any interview as they feared the officers might become speechless when questioned. The media might film their embarrassment and broadcast it to the whole country and world to scorn at.
Merlin knew this, which was why he had lied to his superior by claiming that he was going to the autopsy center. If he told his superior that he was going to the Fox Group to meet Rosalie instead, his superior would’ve yelled at him. However, he had no other options right now.
The only clue he had was that Rosalie had come to New York with Kathleen. He wanted to know if the Ten Thousand Armies were behind this incident. For now, Rosalie was the only breakthrough to his answer.
He made up his mind and firmly ordered his subordinate, "From now on, don't say or ask anything. Just do what I tell you to. If the higher-ups blame us, I'll take care of it all-
Hearing that, the subordinate knew that Merlin had made up his mind. He didn't say much and picked up the walkie-talkie at once, and ordered the cars behind them," Don't go to the autopsy center. Follow me."
At the same time, in the Fox Group's press conference hall. It was less than five minutes until eight o'clock. The hall and aisles were full of people who were eagerly waiting for the press conference.
The members of the media had set up all kinds of equipment, for fear of missing any shots during the press conference. In addition, many media channels had set up simultaneous live broadcasts for the world to see, through both cable TV and Internet platforms.
Homer’s case had caused a sensation all over the world. The Americans weren't the only ones paying attention to this conference. People from many other countries were also watching the broadcast in different time zones through different online platforms.
The Fox family members were in the lounge next to the press conference hall. Kathleen wore a black mini skirt paired a white shirt, giving off a classy, professional impression. She wore a calm expression filled with confidence, ready to take the stage.
On the other hand, Jordan, Spencer, and Xavion all looked nervous. They had not the slightest clue what awaited them.
Perhaps as soon as they walked into the call, many people would fling shoes at them in anger.
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