As Amos was escorted inside, he still didn't believe Lucas could have found out about Rocco. After all, Amos had never directly contacted Rocco. If anything, Cormac appeared more like the mastermind. Everyone knew Cormac was close to Rocco—he was often seen as his protégé.Amos remained calm, assuming the police had only linked him to Cormac because of Aliya's appearance at the auction. He didn't believe they had any solid evidence against him.He thought this was just a trap. But Amos had years of experience in politics, and he wasn't easily rattled. That was why he kept his composure.As soon as he entered, he said evenly, "There must be a misunderstanding. I'll fully cooperate with the investigation, but I hope the Special Missions Unit will clear my name."The agent who had brought him in was from the Special Missions Unit. He wasn't one for polite exchanges and simply gave Amos a brief glance before falling silent. However, this only reinforced Amos' belief that he was in co
Aria looked up and glanced at Rocco through the one-way mirror. The person behind the Southbury incident wasn't just targeting Janovin. He had spent years meticulously planning, suppressing others to gain power, wealth, and a longer life.To maintain a youthful appearance, he had built an entire supply chain and eliminated anyone who stood in his way. Human lives meant nothing to people like him.They had targeted Georgina in the past, and now the Grisham family was in their sights. Their goal was to seize control of the Chamber of Commerce.By merging the Chamber of Commerce with the scholarship program, they could operate more freely while drawing less suspicion, just like the Gunther family once did at the hospital. No one had suspected that such a reputable institution was, in truth, a slaughterhouse.The deeper Aria investigated, the more convinced she became that a mastermind was orchestrating everything. Then she remembered the pandemic Lily had mentioned. If the hospitals
Rocco looked at Aria and bit back the questions he wanted to ask. He knew that if he reacted to Amos' arrival, he would give himself away.Despite his deep understanding of government rules and protocols, Rocco couldn't figure out how the Special Missions Unit had found out about his blood transfusion surgery—unless Amos had told them. But that didn't make sense, not even for a powerful organization like the Special Missions Unit.After all, the surgery wasn't documented anywhere. Rocco had made sure not to leave behind any trace that could jeopardize his future.He took a sip of coffee, trying to appear relaxed. But as the minutes dragged on and Aria still hadn't returned, his anxiety deepened.Rocco grew increasingly nervous, trying to predict what Amos might say and how he could spin it if Amos exposed everything. Sweat began to bead on his forehead as his thoughts spiraled.What he didn't know was that Aria was observing his every move from outside the interrogation room. Amos
Aria maintained her smile and leaned over slightly. "You can pretend you don't know anything. I just investigated Mr. Windham, and he has been cleared of any suspicion. It's your turn now. Please come with me."Aria's rather youthful face was a huge contrast with the identity she held. Although the two other officials had many years of experience, they couldn't help but feel a chill down their backs.They knew the Special Missions Unit handled cases more ruthlessly than the Highest Operations Unit. As long as the case didn't involve the highest authority, they were allowed to investigate first and submit any requests later. Plus, all departments had to give them top priority.The two officials had only heard about the Special Missions Unit and never encountered it. Looking at Aria's smiling face, they couldn't help but glance at Rocco. As they believed that Rocco was innocent, they didn't understand why the Special Missions Unit was targeting him. Beneath his pressed shirt sleev
Cormac had lost all his energy, especially seeing Aliya in such a state. He told everything about Rocco Kelsall without holding back. After hearing that, Aria stood up from the office chair. "Hand them over to Mr. Murray."When Cormac heard his name, he looked up abruptly. "Y-You…""As someone who's about to be retired, you have the nerve to deceive the public. You tried to scheme against Lucas before he arrived. "Cormac, you forgot the person who granted you authority and even wanted to rule like a king. If that's the case, I'll make your dream come true. You can rule in prison."Cormac's eyes widened in shock. His defying the higher-ups and scheming against the new governor was a more serious crime than covering up for Aliya. He was utterly doomed!…Elsewhere, Rocco sat calmly, sipping his coffee as news of Cormac's detainment spread. He wore a faint, unreadable smile—detached, composed. Around him, the atmosphere shifted. The two officials beside him finally broke their si
In the meantime, Aria was looking at the computer in Cormac's office. Upon discovering that it had been hacked, she sat there and looked up at him. "You've been to the same place that your daughter visited, just in a different way. You attended the auction online.""What are you saying? I don't understand. What do you mean by an online auction?" Cormac shouted.Aria could confirm that Cormac was not behind this. After all, one couldn't fake their facial expression, especially under such a critical situation. If the person joining the live session wasn't him, someone must have used his computer. Who could it be?It was a shame the office didn't have any surveillance cameras. Cormac didn't allow one to be installed due to his privacy. Now, it had become a disruption to the case's progress.It seemed like Aria was left with three other suspects apart from Cormac.Aria glanced over at her subordinate. "Is Amos Lune coming?""He's on his way here."Aria nodded with a soft chuckle.
While a few suppliers' suspension wouldn't affect the Grisham Group much, such a large-scale disruption severely impacted the company's production.Some of the Grisham Group's stockholders were displeased to see the stock plummeting. "Mr. Grisham Senior, the company's stocks have plummeted because of your family matter. Do you think this is acceptable?""I heard the Grisham family has been kicked out of the Chamber of Commerce, too. Mr. Grisham Senior, you should try to find a way to save your reputation. While we can afford to wait, your employees can't."In reality, the two who spoke had already colluded with Durand. They only stayed in the Grisham Group to flame the fire. There were even those who wanted to sell their stocks.Clyde didn't bother answering them directly. Instead, he quietly instructed Eamon to acquire the shares. He was to buy them back at the market price from the first half of the day.When Durand caught wind of the Grisham Group buying its own stocks, he bu
Some clients, reassured by Clyde's presence, decided not to push any further. "Nothing bad has ever happened during all our years working with the Grisham Group," one man said, his tone settling. "I'll wait for updates before making any decisions.""Same here," another echoed.From a business standpoint, keeping a steady partnership with the Grishams had always been a golden ticket. While the recent headlines made them uneasy, cutting ties too quickly would only hurt them. Still, the online rumors lingered—claims that the Grisham Group was too proud and could barely cover their dues.Yet, not everyone chose patience.A handful of clients had already made up their minds and weren't shy about showing their hostility.One particularly loud, heavy-set man stepped forward. "Mr. Grisham Senior, no offense, but this isn't about respect. Business is business. You've got no proof Aria's innocent, and she's already detained. What more are we supposed to wait for? I demand an answer now."
Yet, no matter how closely Aria observed him, Cormac's expression showed genuine confusion. If he had truly orchestrated the trafficking operation, he was either a master actor or he was just as clueless as he claimed.If that was the case, why did the GPS tracker point to his office? Aria needed time to think and confirm her assumptions.…Meanwhile, Durand and the others decided to make things difficult for the Grisham family.Eamon and Waymond were dealing with some company affairs when a group of people appeared before the entrance. The bodyguard failed to stop the crowd and urgently phoned reception. "There's a group of angry clients outside. They're accusing us of deception—something about canceling their contracts."The receptionist wasted no time alerting Eamon, who immediately made his way downstairs with Waymond.The scene at the entrance was loud and confrontational. A small crowd had gathered, their voices rising in tension until one man spotted Eamon."There he is