Cormac pulled Boyce aside, “Have you interrogated him?”
“He was severely injured by Armand and still in a coma,” Boyce said.
“Find a way to wake him for interrogation.” Regardless if John knew about Declan, he might know his secret.
“I’ll go right away,” Boyce said as he turned away.
They had some shreds of evidence in their hands in the process of investigating Declan, however, the Bailey was quite a powerful family, they needed evidence that could make them collapse at once, or else they would lose.
The Old Bailey had not retired, while Declan’s sisters had married into powerful families too, like Mrs. Meyer, her husband Alan Meyer was a powerful man. Even though he claimed to be on the justice side, but his wife was one of the Meyers.
They would sure reunite should something happened to Declan.
Hence, it was not wise for them to act impulsively now.
Cormac approached them after Boyce left, “I will send him over tomorrow.”
Mrs. Meyer was in hurry, afraid that Declan might hurt Charles.
“Why not today?” Mrs. Meyer asked.
“Aren’t you Declan’s sister? How could he kidnap your son-in-law without your permission? You are here today for your brother, aren’t you?” Boyce said sarcastically, he despised her hypocrite look. Thinking her visit today was for her brother.
He didn’t know Declan had completely ignored her as a sister and still kidnapped Charles regardless.
Of course, Mrs. Meyer asked Declan to release Charles, but Declan refused to, “If you want Charles, you need to bring me John, you promised to keep him hidden but lost him the next day. You need to answer to me or your son-in-law will not have a pleasurable life here,” Declan told her.
Mrs. Meyer’s face stiffened, “Everything about the Meyer family is no secret, we are considered outsiders and don’t have much love towards the Meyer. I wouldn’t have intervened if he didn’t come to me for help. But now he told me in the face to exchange Charles with his man. Charles sent you the man and now he’s in trouble because of this, don’t you need to do something to help instead of disregarding his safety?”
‘Aren’t they friends? Why didn’t they seem like friends?’ Mrs. Meyer thought.
“Do you have any idea what he had done?” Armand couldn’t control his rage thinking about returning John to Declan. “I sincerely hope that your daughter will have a smooth life, forever.”
Mrs. Meyer frowned, “What does that mean?”
Cormac rubbed his brows and said with a low voice, “Armand, you should leave.”
“But…”
“Leave now. I will handle this, you being impulsive will only make things worst!” Cormac’s voice turned stern.
Armand left unwillingly.
“Go get him at the police station tomorrow morning.” Cormac would not keep holding him, he didn’t want anything to happen to Charles too. He was the one sending John over anyway even though it was for Loredana’s sake.
Loredana would feel guilty if something happened to him because of this, Cormac didn’t want to see that happen.
And they had planned, even though John was returned to Declan, he might not survive.
Mrs. Meyer said after some thoughts, “All right then, it’s only less than twenty hours until morning.”
They could wait.
“Let’s go, Tiana.”
Mrs. Meyer pulled her daughter.
Tiana shook her head, “Please go back first mom, I want to speak to Loredana.”
Mrs. Meyer looked at her daughter and said, “It’s late in the night already, it’s not good for you to stay here.” By then, she could see that the relationship between Charles and them was not as good as she had thought. If they were good friends, how could they remain this calm even after knowing that Charles was abducted?
“I wouldn’t be able to sleep even I go back Mummy. I’m worried about Charles.” Even if Tiana did not know how Loredana felt about Charles, she was sure that Loredana would never harm Charles. “Tiana.” Mrs. Meyer was afraid that her naive daughter would be taken advantage of if she was left alone.
“You can go back, mummy,” said Tiana in a determined tone. Mrs. Meyer was out of ideas as to how to convince her daughter, so all she said was, “I’ll pick you up tomorrow morning.” “Okay.” Tiana promised instantly.
Cormac frowned, it appeared as if he did not want Tiana to stay there, let alone her taking up Loredana’ time, “It’s already late, I’ll have him delivered to you tomorrow. All of you, please just go back today.” “Can you please tell Loredana that I want to meet her?” Tiana knew full well that Cormac did not want her there, but she was worried about Charles. Only Loredana could help him, so she could not leave yet. “Tiana.” Mrs. Meyer wanted to convince her, but before she got to finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Tiana.
Tiana said, “Leave me alone, mummy.”
“Are you dumb? Can’t you read the situation? They obviously don’t want you here.” Mrs. Meyer was slightly annoyed at her daughter’s persistence as she said those hurtful words. However, she immediately regretted her choice of words.
“I’m sorry Tiana, I didn’t mean that…”
“It’s okay, I know that I’m dumb.” Tiana started tearing up as she felt devastated. She did not care when other people insulted her, but it hurt the most when her own family said that to her.
“Come in.” Loredana, who was standing in the door frame, said to Tiana.
Tiana heard that familiar voice calling to her.
She turned around, saw Loredana, and rushed towards her. She wiped her tears away and said to Loredana with a smile, “Loredana, I’m sorry for disturbing you this late in the night. Charles is gone, I’m worried about him. I can’t sleep well, but I don’t have friends to chat with me.”
Loredana knew that she was an upstanding girl. She held her hand and replied, “Don’t worry, you’re not disturbing me at all. You’re already calling me Loredana, after all. It’s my duty to take care of you.” After she finished her sentence, she set her eyes on Mrs. Meyer, who was looking at Tiana worryingly. While Loredana’ first time meeting her was unpleasant to say the least, for Tiana’s sake, she decided to not bother her about it. After some thought, while Mrs. Meyer’s attitude was unnecessarily harsh, it was due to her motherly love and not wanting her daughter to be harmed.
Parents beneath the sky must have had it rough.
“I’ll take good care of her,” said Loredana to Mrs. Meyer.
Mrs. Meyer nodded and replied, “Much appreciated. I’m terribly sorry about last time.”
“Don’t mention it. Tiana will be safe here, you have my word.”
Mrs. Meyer thanked her again, she felt relieved after seeing how Loredana treated Tiana. She said to Tiana, “Tiana, mummy’s leaving now.”
Tiana nodded and replied, “Okay, I’ll go back tomorrow morning.”
Mrs. Meyer was at a loss of words, where would Tiana find a car around here?
“I’ll have my driver send her back.” Loredana said as if she could read her mind.
“Thank you very much.” Mrs. Meyer thanked her sincerely.
Loredana held Tiana’s hand and led her into her house with a smile on her face. Theresa was sitting on a sofa in the living room when Loredana told her everything about the current situation. When she knew what was going on, she did not want to trouble anyone, so she was fine with anything.
“Tell that to Mr. Mendelsohn, let him release him.” Theresa also did not want Loredana to be indebted to Charles, as everyone knew about Charles’ intentions.
“He’ll handle this, so you don’t need to think about it anymore. I’ll help you to your room.” Loredana said while approaching Tiana.
“I’ll help you, Loredana. You shouldn’t move around much when you’re pregnant.” Tiana said as she saw the bandages on Theresa’s leg. It was obvious that she was hurt, so Tiana supported her arm with her body.
Theresa looked at Loredana with eyes that were silently asking her who the girl that was very willing to help her move around the house.
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.