Chapter 46

The police officer courteously accepted the signed release form, smiling as he bid farewell to the two men they could not afford to offend. They would not have gone through such extensive procedures if it were not for the recent mandate to crack down on illegal activities.

"Hmm." Cedric raised an eyebrow at Sean, who seemed reluctant to leave after being locked up for a day. His lips curled playfully. "If you're itching to go back in, I can arrange that for you right now."

"Actually, I was thinking, maybe that woman should stay locked up a bit longer, say, half a year?"

"Sure, let her stay, and you can join her in the adjacent cell."

Dismissing the conversation, Cedric headed for his parked Rolls-Royce.

Sean, still brooding, hurried after him.

"She sure got off easy. Hey, bro, slow down. Wait for me." Sean nudged Cedric as they approached the car. "Look, isn't that Ms. Luxford from last night?"

Cedric glanced up, spotting Sophie hastily exiting her car to enter the police statio