CHAPTER 224
Sophia smiled in the midst of her concern. "We are a family, and families are always united in joy and sorrow. We will help you build a future filled with love and security for your baby."
Paul, though still stern, showed a glimpse of compassion. "We will protect you, Brittany. And this baby will know nothing but love and security."
As they faced the challenges ahead, the family forged a bond that was stronger than ever. They decided to consult with the authorities to ensure Kevin could not harm Brittany or the baby she was carrying. The road ahead was uncertain, but with the unwavering support of her parents and friends, Brittany felt a newfound strength.
The room echoed with a shared commitment-to protect Brittany and her baby from the shadows of the past. Little did they know that this unexpected turn of events would not only strengthen their family bonds, but also lead them on a journey of healing and resilience.
"But how did Kevin get out of prison on probation? We didn't even hear anything," Paul said unhappily. He grunted harshly, then pointed at Nicholas. "Did you know about this case and keep quiet, Nick?"
"I only found out about Kevin getting out of prison after I found him coming to this house."
"You mean... when we went to Paris?" Sophia asked for confirmation. She looked at Brittany and put her arms around her gently. Sophia then asked Brittany a question. "Is everything okay? You feel good? Kevin didn't do anything bad to you, did he?"
"He came close, but I pointed my fork at him to protect myself, Mom."
As Paul spoke, he looked at Brittany in surprise and replied. "Fork? You should have pointed the knife at him. He's an asshole! He made you sad like this, he even ruined your future. He should be put to death!"
"Calm down, Paul. Our daughter is going through a difficult time, she needs our support to deal with this," Sophia said, trying to calm her husband's emotions.
Then, Nicholas tried to mediate the heated atmosphere between them. "I'm checking the documents issued by the prison and the police station regarding Kevin's release. I've checked the warrant to release him and I found Hendrick's signature on it, he's in charge of what goes on at the city jail. I'll look into that too."
Paul snapped his fingers in the air, then pointed at Nicholas with an enthusiastic expression. "That's a good idea. You should also see if there is any possibility of fraud or nepotism going on inside the prison. We can punish Kevin and put him in jail again if we have strong evidence of nepotism."
Nicholas nodded his head in agreement. "But I can't investigate quickly. I have other matters to settle here."
"What's wrong, Nick? Is there a problem in the office?" Sophia asked curiously.
Nicholas looked at Alicia, then back at Sophia and Paul. "The field team is investigating the death of Alicia's parents."
Sophia and Paul gasped in shock. They immediately looked at Alicia and said, "We are very sorry and sorry for your parents, Alicia. I'm sorry that we forgot to say this."
Alicia smiled politely and nodded her head. "You don't need to be embarrassed. My parents had a private funeral, I didn't tell or invite anyone."
"There is a possibility that Alicia's parents were murdered, and this murder is related to another murder case," Nicholas said, he muttered then continued, "The field team is focusing on this serial murder case."
"Serial killings?" Sophia's voice filled the room, she was startled and clutched her chest. She looked at her husband and asked, "Is the city going to be okay? I think we need to help Nicholas, find a solution for our own daughter, Paul."
The tension in the room was heightened when Nicholas made a shocking statement about a possible connection between the deaths of Alicia's parents and a bigger, more sinister serial killer case. Sophia, who was usually calm, felt her heart racing, and Paul began to think about the possibilities associated with the serial killer case.
Paul finally took a stand. He sighed, then said, "I'll try to protect my daughter, so you can focus on the serial killer case. Do you have a plan?"
Nicholas nodded. "It all seems to be related to business, politics, and money, but the police are still figuring out the center. All of these cases are related to Ace, to the murder case at Golden High School."
"Ah, that case. That was the first time I handed you a complicated murder case, wasn't it?" Paul looked at Brittany, "It happened at Brittany's school and it was bad."
"Ace escaped and it's really giving us a hard time. The police are convinced that all these murders are Ace's doing."
Nicholas nodded solemnly. "Yes, it looks like Ace masterminded a dangerous game. The police believe these murders are somehow related to Ace's grudge against a certain family. A family like Alicia's."
Sophia sighed, "This is really bad."
Nicholas sighed, grappling with the gravity of the situation. "There's a lot we need to figure out. Ace's motive is elusive, but the connection is there. We're not just dealing with a random murder; there's a purpose behind every murder."
Paul, determined to protect his daughter, interjected, "We can't let Ace harm another family. What is the plan, Nicholas? How can we stop this?"
"We've been trying to catch Ace and all the investigations are still in progress," Nicholas said.
Paul then looked at Alicia, "This must be hard for you too. I'm sorry that we can't help, we have to take care of Brittany and maybe that's how we can help Nicholas, Nicholas doesn't need to help us so much to focus on the case."
Nicholas replied, "Thank you, Paul. Now, Alicia and I have to go. At least we feel relieved that we helped Brittany talk to you."
"I should thank you," Paul said. "Thank you for not abandoning her at a difficult time.
CHAPTER 275 Nicholas drove the car as fast as he could. He cut through the streets knowing that Alicia was in danger and needed to be rescued immediately. At this moment, Nicholas deliberately did not turn on the siren in his car to avoid things that threatened Alicia. Arriving at Alicia's house, Nicholas could see a suspicious car near Rick and his mother's house. Nicholas' eyebrows furrowed and he slowed down the car. While looking around, Nicholas tried to think of a plan. Until finally, Nicholas stopped his car right behind the suspicious car. Nicholas got out of the car, but his gaze remained wary. He took out his gun and pointed it downwards as he walked into Alicia's yard. He realized that Alicia's door was unlocked even though the lights were off. Just as Nicholas entered Alicia's house, a punch landed from behind. But Nicholas was strong enough to withstand it, so the man immediately turned around and pointed the gun at Ace. But Ace was also ready to shoot Nicholas in the
CHAPTER 274Nicholas observed the change in Selena's expression from a different room. She stood up and hugged herself while frowning."She keeps bringing up Glen. It's starting to worry me," Nicholas muttered.While on the other side, Noel began to open the folder given by Nicholas. There were several sheets of paper inside. They were reports done by Peter and that surprised Noel. He peered into the folder."I didn't know Nicholas would give me this much work." Noel's complaint was heard by Nicholas in a different room, but Nicholas ignored it and chose to focus on Selena. Noel looked at Selena then smiled and put the papers on the table. "I don't want to read all the writing on this paper. So, what can you give me to get me to get you out of prison?""I... I didn't kill anyone."Noel waved her hands in the air, she seemed to look down on the opponent. "That's a very standard thing. Do you have any evidence? Everyone in that base camp is dead, none of them can give you testimony. So
CHAPTER 273Glen looked up, he hadn't finished his fries yet. "Are you leaving now, Uncle? Are you going to see my mom?"Nicholas mumbled for a while, before finally nodding his head. "I'm going to take care of some work and meet with your mother. Is there anything you want to say to her?"Glen's face grew more enthusiastic as he finished the fries in his mouth and looked thoughtful. He looked around before finally seeing Nicholas again. Raising his index finger in the air, Glen said, "I want you to tell my mom that I miss her a lot. I want some chocolate candy from Uncle Chuck's shop! They have the best chocolate in town and I want to try it."Now, it was Nicholas' turn to raise his eyebrows enthusiastically. "Do you know Uncle Chuck's?""My friends in class talk about it, but I don't know. I just heard about it and wanted to try the chocolate candies they have."Nicholas nodded his head. He smiled widely and rubbed the top of Glen's head in relief. At least, the boy still had some e
CHAPTER 272Nicholas dropped Alicia off in front of Alpha Company's office, while he continued on his way to the daycare. He got out of his car, with a bag of fries from Mcd. Nicholas walked in and was met by Lim Sara.Lim Sara, who was working, greeted Nicholas politely. "Good morning, Detective. Have you come to pick up Glen?"A small mumble was heard from Nicholas. He finally explained the situation to Sara. "Um, well, the police still have to check a few things from Mrs. Selena. It may take some time, can Glen stay here a little longer?"Lim Sara looked worried. The woman with her beautiful hair coils mumbled, before nodding and replying, "Of course, Detective. But it seems like Glen is worried about his mother, he's asked about her several times and I can only say that she's at work." Sara turned around, then showed Glen who was sitting alone in the corner of the study room. "Because he stays here alone, without the other children, he thinks that his mother is angry.""Has Glen e
CHAPTER 271Alicia leaned on Nicholas' shoulder, she let the blanket cover their bodies on the sofa. After a night of sleeping together, Alicia woke up first. She took a deep breath and woke Nicholas up."Nick?"While shaking Nicholas' hand, Alicia tried to get her lover to wake up. And after a while, Nicholas did wake up."Um, good morning, Alicia." Nicholas adjusted his sitting position, he then blinked his eyes and began to speak. "How did you sleep last night?"Alicia mumbled. Letting go of the blanket covering her body, she hugged herself. "I got a good sleep because of you. But can't you just relax like this? You said you were going to check on Selena again today?""Yes, there will be a cross-examination. Noel will try to provoke her with psychological techniques," Nicholas said. He looked ahead, then moistened his dry lips. "I wonder to what extent Selena knows information about Ace. If Selena can tell the police about the steps Ace is taking, it would be great for all of us."
CHAPTER 270Nicholas put on an apron, before grabbing a cutting board and knife. He took out the onions, garlic and chili peppers. Skillfully, Nicholas began to chop the ingredients into small pieces, and then he heated the oil in the wok. He prepared to put in all the ingredients, and after the smell of onions was there, Nicholas put in the minced meat that he took from the refrigerator. His big hands started moving here and there quickly. He was like a professional chef. Sautéing, putting in spices and making everything better.Besides cooking the meat, Nicholas also prepared two loaves of bread on a plate. He placed the meat onto the bread, then garnished it with lettuce, tomato and some sauce on top.Nicholas patted his palms when he was done. He took off the apron, put it back on the table and started to prepare the two plates of food for the dining table. It was raining outside, and Alicia was still covering herself with a blanket on the sofa.It looked like Alicia was completel