Chapter 26

　　Emily looked at Derek in confusion while the latter hung up the phone.

　　"It was Laura." Derek didn't find the outcome surprising.

　　Emily shrugged. "That's what I think, too. It's either her or Rose. I have only so many enemies."

　　"Derek, the police are here," Jackson interrupted their conversation.

　　The dazzling lights of the police cars approached from afar. Derek knew it wasn't the right time to talk, so he nodded at Jackson. Jackson knew what Derek meant, and he brought Kevin to the police.

　　"Let's go back." Derek gestured for the driver to continue driving.

　　Meanwhile, Laura felt very upset after receiving the strange call. She thought, 'If Joey's man succeeded, he wouldn't have remained silent on the phone.' She couldn't help but think of the worst-case scenario, in which the man was captured, and Emily knew that she was the one behind it.

　　Laura stood up nervously. She couldn't help but walk around, trying to keep calm.

　　She thought, 'Emily seems to have some doubts ab