Chapter 1401: "Do you have any evidence?" Bryant repeated, his smile tinged with provocation.
Emily knew he was behind everything, but leveling accusations without proof would be pointless. Even with evidence, he would find a way to evade legal repercussions.
Frustration welled in Emily's eyes, tears threatening to fall as she clenched her fists tightly at her sides.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Miss Mitchell, I believe matters of the heart are best resolved in private," Bryant said flatly, his voice devoid of warmth. "We are all adults here, and it's better to remain amicable." Though his words sounded like advice, Emily sensed the hidden threat beneath them.
"You want evidence? I'll give you evidence!" she snapped, handing her phone to the police. "This phone contains videos and recordings of every meeting, including conversations between Bryant and his son, Nolan." She was determined to expose them both.
Bryant exhaled softly. "If you are intent on slandering us, you'll fabricate anything. Just because I opposed your relationship with Nolan doesn't makeguilty," he said calmly. “Accusations require proof. Without solid evidence, your claims are mere conjecture." As he spoke, the officers began reviewing the content on Emily's phone. Their expressions grew serious as they looked toward Bryant.
"Sir, please cwith us to assist in our investigation," one officer requested.
"This is quite unreasonable," Bryant protested, removing his glasses and methodically cleaning them. "I am not a citizen of Chadand and am under no obligation to cooperate with your investigation." He replaced his glasses, radiating calm arrogance. This was his trump card-his foreign citizenship a shield against local law enforcement.
At that moment, footsteps approached the doorway.
Read exclusive stories at galUpon turning, everyone saw a uniformed officer enter briskly, holding a document. He whispered to the leader of the police group, who then presented an arrest warrant issued by the Independent Continent.
"Authorities from the Independent Continent have begun investigating your activities," the leader announced. "Given the unique circumstances of the case, we request your full cooperation. Should you refuse, compulsory measures will be enforced." The law's reach was inescapable.
Even the most powerful had to abide when found in breach.
Though Bryant maintained his composed facade, the sight of the arrest warrant visibly unsettled him.
He had meticulously planned for every possible contingency to avoid blame, but had not anticipated such swift action from the Independent Continent.
His eyes flickered to Corrine, realizing are realizing he had underestimated her.
It must have been Nate's influence, Bryant concluded. The content is on novelenglish.net!
While he was preoccupied with his own schemes, he hadn't considered he might be under surveillance himself. In this gof cat and mouse, Nate's tactics were far more advanced than he had assumed.