BuzzNovelChapter 1403: "I know," Corrine responded calmly.
She understood Emily was trying to reconcile past decisions. Even without Emily's testimony, Bryant's downfall was inevitable.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEmily wasn't the decisive factor.
"Rest assured, your involvement will remain confidential. None of the team members will mention it once we return," Corrine said reassuringly. "You have nothing to worry about." After a few more exchanges, she excused herself and left.
After leaving the hotel, Corrine took a car straight to the police station. Inside the car, Kinsley felt Corrine's eyes on her. Her face turned slightly awkward. "Why are you staring atlike that? Don't tell me..." A teasing glint flashed in her eyes as she leaned in. "Don't tellyou've suddenly fallen for my irresistible charm?" Corrine said nothing. She simply gave a resigned look and turned to stare out the window, missing the brief flicker of unease on Kinsley's face.
Before long, the car pulled up in front of the police station. Corrine stepped out, and Richard hurried over with a flattering smile. "Miss Holland, welcome." Seeing his eager expression, Kinsley raised an eyebrow, amusement dancing in her eyes. How amusing. Corrine threw her a glance, then walked into the station without saying a word.
From the car, Kinsley watched Corrine disappear through the doors. She turned to Mandy, seated in the front. "What kind of hold does Nate have on him to make a police chief act like that in front of Corrine?" Mandy met her eyes in the rearview mirror. “Mr. Hopkins hasn't interfered in Miss Holland's matters.” In short, there was no leverage.
Kinsley looked back at the station, her lips curling into a curious smile, eyes narrowed in thought.
Inside the station, Corrine walked beside Richard at an unhurried pace. Officers bustled about, but many paused to sneak glances as she passed. Richard's behavior was odd. Instead of handling urgent matters, he stayed at the station all day just to greet her—and even disciplined Leroy, who was in charge of the case the day before. If they didn't look so different, people might have mistaken her for his long-lost daughter. Only original at galпovels"Mr. Clark, I must say, you're quick when it comes to closing cases," Corrine said coolly. Her voice was crisp, like snowflakes falling-beautiful, but distant.
Richard chose his words carefully. "Miss Holland, you flatter me. We're just doing our duty." He glanced at her face, hesitated, then leaned in slightly and lowered his voice. "Miss Holland, this case... isn't as simple as it looks." Corrine raised an eyebrow, urging him to continue.
"This Bryant fellow is slippery. The evidence doesn't directly tie him to the case And... Richard paused. "Nolan has already confessed."
That meant Bryant would walk free.
Richard, experienced and sharp-eyed, had dealt with all kinds of people, But Corrine's reaction threw him off. No anger, no surprise-just a quiet calm, as though she had seen it coming all along.
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