GoodRead
“Oh, it’s just a minor issue,” Officer Matthew apologized with a smile. “Mr. Irwin, there’s no need to worry. I’ll handle
it promptly.”
Carter questioned, “Arresting someone in my hospital is considered a minor issue?”
Officer Matthew paused briefly, choosing not to respond further.
Lina observed the man in the white coat. Despite his friendly appearance, he exuded an aura of authority that
commanded respect. His gentle voice carried an undeniable air of authority.
When Carter looked at Lina, he too was taken aback. More specifically, his attention was captivated by the bangle
on her wrist.
Carter furrowed his brow. There was no mistaking it—the design and material of the Le Esse bangle were truly one-
of-a-kind. His sister used to wear it frequently, but she had put it away after having children to prevent any
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdamage.
He never expected to see it on this girl’s wrist today!
Carter’s assistant stepped forward. “Officer Matthew, Mr. Irwin has just finished performing surgery and is
exhausted. Please, handle this matter appropriately so that our director can rest.”
“Yes, of course…”
Carter shifted his gaze away from Lina, lightly furrowing his brows. “So, what exactly happened?”
“This has nothing to do with me!” Gia fiercely struggled as two police officers restrained her. “Officer, don’t listen to
Violet’s lies! I bought that facial cream from the duty-free counter, and I still have the receipt! Besides… she
snatched it from me herself. It wasn’t a gift from me!”
“Y-You!”
Violet burst out of the emergency room. Her face was wrapped in thick bandages, resembling a mummy, with only
her eyes visible. Despite the pain on her face, her hands and feet were not idle. As soon as she stormed out of the
emergency room, she slapped Gia forcefully!
The nearby nurses hurried to intervene, and Heidi also stepped forward to prevent the situation from escalating.
Gia staggered back from the impact of the slap, her face swollen on one side. Violet’s hoarse screams echoed
through the corridor.
Amidst the chaos, Lina was inadvertently pushed and bumped into Carter.
Carter supported her, now certain that the bracelet was indeed Le Esse.
“I’m sorry,” Lina whispered.
“It’s okay.” Carter smiled, glancing at Officer Matthew.
Understanding the unspoken message, Officer Matthew called out, “This is a hospital. Everyone, please be quiet!”
His voice echoed like a bomb in deep water, shattering the chaos into stillness.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCarter calmly stood in front of Lina, protecting her with a firm grip on her shoulder.
Lina stood there, bewildered, as the gentlemanly middle-aged man spoke up. “I have a general understanding of
the situation. Officer Matthew, the preliminary diagnosis suggests that the issue lies within the facial cream,
correct?”
“Yes,” Officer Matthew confirmed with a nod.
Carter’s smile widened. “Please, enlighten us with what you’ve discovered.”
Officer Matthew cleared his throat twice. His straightforward approach was to apprehend suspects swiftly,
regardless of the circumstances. However, he hadn’t anticipated encountering Carter, a man who stood firm and
uncompromising.
Glancing at Carter, Officer Matthew proceeded to explain the situation, emphasizing, “Mr. Irwin, I don’t wish to
cause you any trouble, so I planned to take the suspects into custody for interrogation as soon as possible!”
Carter chuckled. “Ah, but wouldn’t it cause even more trouble if there’s a miscarriage of justice under my watch?”
Officer Matthew pursed his lips, unable to find a rebuttal.
“So, you want to take Ms. Chapman and Ms. Jenner with you, is that correct?” Carter asked, cutting to the chase.
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
