Slit 1

About thirty minutes later, Carolus was behind the wheel, driving the four-wheeler out of the police compound. His earlier meeting with Bald meant that he had to meet Garrett immediately.

Carolus' arrival at Garrett's office was immediately greeted by Amber. The secretary immediately escorted Carolus to Garrett's room.

"How did it go? Were you successful?" Garrett's question was filled with hope. It was understandable, considering that over the past few days, Garrett had demanded that Carolus do whatever it took to resolve their investigation into Daphne's accident.

Fortunately, Garrett's hope was fulfilled this time. In the form of a firm nod, without a hint of doubt, from Carolus. Immediately, a spark of excitement appeared in Garrett's eyes.

"I managed to get Bald's confession, sir. Along with the motive that drove him to it."

The answer, of course, was money. Something he needed to meet his only daughter.

When Garrett instructed Carolus to investigate Bald's family, the man realiz