Leo’s POVI remained in the secret room, accompanied by the police captain and a detective, while the two detectives remained in the interrogation room. There wasn’t much they could do since the perpetrator remained silent until he was sure his family was safe and in front of him.The middle-aged man’s face remained downcast, staring at his dirty nails. However, there was something that made me think there was something wrong with him. To be honest, in terms of appearance, he didn’t look like a criminal who chose a shortcut to get some money. But, he may choose a shortcut when he has no more options because human life faces choices that must be chosen at all costs.The captain came out of the secret room and re-entered with three cups of coffee. He gave one cup to me, then sat down beside me.“It looks like things are going to get complicated,” he said mysteriously.“Why?” I asked, looking at him in wonder.“When we arrested him at his house, one of my colleagues found a woman lying c
Leo’s POV“But he had the heart to kill my wife for his gain. Ok, if that’s what he wants, I’ll teach him a lesson. Anthony is a ruthless man who will do anything to achieve his desires. He has two targets, James Oswald and Minister Vladimir. He had a grudge against James Oswald for not helping him when his company was almost bankrupt. The country’s economic condition was not good. He applied for a loan from the bank, but the reasons for rejection given by the bank made little sense. Eventually, his company closed down. He and his family were forced to live in a slum. Not long after, he could bounce back gradually to become one of the richest men in the country. But his grudge never went away. So, the kidnapping of Minister Vladimir’s son twenty years ago was his doing,” the man replied.One detective handed him a bottle of mineral water. The middle-aged man reached for it and downed the entire contents. Then, he put the empty bottle on the table. His eyes gazed at one corner of the t
Leo’s POVI ran after the captain to the second floor. In the distance, I saw a team of police officers gathered in front of the door of a room, brandishing their guns towards the inside.Could Anthony be inside that room?The captain and I walked closer to the room. I hoped Anthony wouldn’t commit suicide or escape so that the case would be solved quickly and Sir Jason could live in peace. As I stood in the back row, I was shocked to see Anthony holding Miss Clara, his daughter, hostage. He was pointing a gun at her head.What kind of father is he?“Stand back! Everyone, back off! Or I’ll shoot this girl in the head,” he threatened. His face looked serious, his eyes looked sharp, and his hands weren’t shaking at all. He was seriously threatening us and it wasn’t just a playful threat.“He’s not pretending,” I said to the captain.The captain nodded, agreeing with me.“What are you going to do?” I asked the captain.“I’ll try to negotiate with him,” he replied. Then, he stepped forwar
Jason's POVArriving at the police station, Leo and the captain took me to a secret room next to the interrogation room. I saw a man I knew well sitting with his head held high, staring at the two detectives directly in front of him. He was grinning and the look in his eyes was unfamiliar to me."Anthony?" I said spontaneously."Yes, sir. Anthony is the mastermind behind everything that happened to you. He has a grudge against Sir James and Minister Vladimir. You are just his victim," Leo replied."Is there any evidence or witnesses against him?""Yes. The witnesses are his men and Miss Clara and the confession that came out of Anthony's mouth. The police summarized his testimony, and he signed the documents without objection. He had no other way out but to confess, so that his sentence would not be too severe. Also, the weapon used to kill his wife was found in a safe in his bedroom. The blood DNA on the knife matched that of his wife. The police had to dig up her grave again to take
Lizzy’s POVThe meeting room inside the minister’s house was spacious and decorated like a typical party venue. Two long tables were placed on the left and right sides of the room with plenty of food and drinks on them. To the left and right of the table were chairs and several sofas for the guests. Several maids were seen walking around carrying trays and strollers filled with food.Rose was holding Harry, while I was holding Anya’s hand. I didn’t expect the number of guests that night to be so many that there was a lot of noise in the room. I invited Anya and Rose to get some food while I waited for Jason to finish introducing himself to the guests.After taking some food and putting it on the table at the end of the room, Anya and Rose sat down to enjoy the food while watching the guests passing in front of us. Occasionally, Rose complimented the dresses worn by the female guests that night. They all looked beautiful.Half an hour passed, and Minister Vladimir was still busy introd
Lizzy’s POV“Lizzy, who’s in the hospital?” Mia asked.I looked at Mia while sobbing, “J-Jason, I don’t know what happened to him.”Mia hugged me, trying to calm me down. “Maybe he’s just sick. Hurry, go to the hospital so you can feel better.”“Alright. Please take care of the kids,” I replied while wiping my wet eyes.Mia touched my shoulder. “Calm down, Lizzy. Everything will be fine. Trust me.”I nodded twice. After that, I walked toward Anya and Harry, who were still playing on the back porch.“Anya.”Anya came closer, “Yes, Mom.”I knelt and held both of her tiny hands. “Listen to me. I need to go to the hospital right now because your dad is sick. You don’t have to worry. All you have to do is to be good and obey Mia. Understood?”She nodded, but curiosity still got the better of her. “But, Mom. Is dad okay?”“Yes, he’s fine. You don’t need to worry. I’m going now. Remember my words.”“Ok, mom. Love you,” she replied as she hugged me.“Harry, come here,” Anya called as she wave
Lizzy’s POV“Oh please. I’ll take you,” Doctor Gilbert replied.“Thank you.”We walked down the hallway of the hospital, which was quite crowded. After passing through two long hallways, we finally arrived at the VVIP room. Doctor Gilbert opened the door and let me in.As my feet stepped into the room, I saw Leo sitting by Jason’s bedside. When he realized someone had entered the room, he hurriedly wiped his wet eyes and stood up. That’s when he saw me standing next to Doctor Gilbert.“Madam,” he said as he stood away from Jason’s bed.My heart beat faster when I saw Jason lying helplessly with his eyes closed.My love, why was this happening to you?I turned my head and saw Doctor Gilbert checking the records on the patient’s table beside the bed.“Doc, is he sleeping?” I asked curiously. I was afraid that Jason was unconscious and the worst possibility was that he would never regain consciousness. That was the thing I was most afraid of, and I didn’t want or expect that to happen.“
John’s POVAs I stood in front of Jason’s bedroom, I saw Lizzy hugging him as she cried. I wish she was crying for me. Ironic. Her tears were only for Jason and never for me.I opened the door and closed it again slowly. Realizing someone had entered the room, Lizzy spontaneously stood up and stared at the door. That’s when our eyes met.“J-John,” she said. Somehow, her voice sounded so melodious, even beautiful, that it could enter the deepest recesses of my heart.If so, why was my love unrequited?“Lizzy, how are you?” I asked.“Fine. How are you? I haven’t seen you since my wedding. I thought you went somewhere or moved countries. But seeing you here in good condition makes me happy,” she said. I saw her pink lips and the slow movement of her voice aroused desire in me. I wanted to grab and bring her closer to me and kiss her tiny lips many times. But, once again, I was reminded of the fact that the woman standing before me with her puffy eyes and clumsy demeanor was my stepbrothe