Tristan immediately took significant steps when he just got off the car. Behind the man, Mario’s figure was seen following him with several files and items to give to the police investigators. After yesterday’s questioning of Raphael, it was Tristan’s turn to come to the police station to fulfill the summons as a witness to the shooting that was targeted at him but instead hit his wife.
As soon as he arrived at the investigation room, he was immediately directed to sit down. Undergo the initial examination for approximately 60 minutes.
“Mr. Tristan Quartararo, could you please tell us the chronology of yesterday’s events?” one of the police officers asked Tristan.
Meanwhile, the other officers seemed to be listeners and, simultaneously, taking notes on what Tristan might say soon.
“It all started when I accidentally visited Alfonso Adelaide in his office that afternoon.”
“For work?”
Tristan shook his head. “I purposely came there to clarify an old matter that I also reported yesterday.”
“Oh, yes.” The officer then nodded. As if understanding which problem Tristan was referring to, he then responded. “The problem with premeditated murder is with your parents, isn’t it?”
“Right,” said Tristan. Then continue the story. “So, I was there on purpose because I wanted to clarify all the crimes that Alfonso had committed in the past. At that time, I admit that I was very emotional. In fact, when I faced each other, I repeatedly beat Alfonso in the face and stomach.”
“Was there no one else at the time of the incident? Or maybe someone who saw it then helped to intervene?”
“Yes,” Tristan replied then. “My wife and best friend suddenly came and went straight in. One of them even helped to break up, then grabbed my body so I wouldn’t keep beating.” “Well.” The officer nodded his head. “Can you help inform us, what was the name of the other witness who intervened at that time?”
“Sebastian Edwardo.”
“Alexander Edgar Cullen’s only son?” guess the investigator.
As if not the least bit foreign to his best friend’s name. It can’t be helped; apart from royalty, Edward’s parents are indeed well-known as businessmen who are so calculated.
“Yes, that’s right. Edward was the one who intervened at that time. After I managed to calm down for a while, I admit that I had again threatened to beat Alfonso. Then asked him not to run away at all because I had all the evidence of his crime.”
“Then what happened after that?”
“I decided to leave the room because I meant to contact the police and lawyers,” Tristan replied in one breath. “But…” the man continued later. “Just turned around and was about to step outside when suddenly there was a gunshot. Everything happened so fast. When I turned around, I found my wife lying on the floor covered in blood.”
“Then what about Alfonso himself? Are you sure at that time the suspect really wanted to shoot you?”
Tristan nodded. “Of course I’m pretty sure. Alfonso Adelaide couldn’t have shot his own daughter on purpose, could he? After all, it was his favorite daughter. As far as I can see, after shooting, it was Edward’s turn to try to get the gun out of Alfonso’s hand.”
The investigator nodded. At the same time, the other officers seemed to focus on moving their fingers on the keyboard. Take notes on the critical things that Tristan just explained.
“Then, for the shooting case, we think the information you have provided is sufficient. The rest, we will also summon Edward’s brother to give his testimony. The evidence has also been secured. For other cases, we mean that the former will be handled by the officers who others,” said the investigator.
After closing his book, he seemed to stand up and then motioned for Tristan to go. “Because today is enough, you can resume activities that were previously postponed.” The officer then asked Tristan to shake hands.
“But by the way, before I go back. Can I see or speak to Alfonso Adelaide in person?” Tristan asked. He thought that before his father-in-law underwent further investigation, he would very much like to meet a person who may soon be judged with many layers of articles.
“Of course,” said the officer. “There will be a police team that will accompany you to meet Alfonso Adelaide who is currently in isolation.” After calling the officer in question, Tristan was immediately led to move to the isolation room.
As soon as he entered, his blue eyes immediately caught Alfonso sitting quietly in a chair with both hands in handcuffs. The middle-aged man turned his head. When he saw his son-in-law approaching, he immediately smiled as if mocking.
“What do you want to see me? Want to make fun of me? Or want to lecture me like your father, Raphael?”
Tristan pulled the chair in front of him calmly. Sitting there, then not long after that, he immediately responded to the accusation of his father-in-law.
“No, I came here to say congratulations,” Tristan said casually.
“Happy?” Tristan nodded. “Yeah, enjoy the rest of Papa’s life in prison. I hope Papa rots forever here.”
Alfonso immediately laughed mockingly. Not in the least bit cornered by what Tristan had just said.
“You think by imprisoning me I can’t do anything from inside here? You’re wrong, my son-in-law. Anything I can do without you knowing,” he threatened with certainty.
“Come on, Papa.” Tristan sighed softly. “Does Papa not feel sorry for Sophia? He himself even gave me evidence of the crimes that Papa has committed all this time to my family. And now? He is even struggling between life and death because of Papa himself.”
“It’s because of you, Tristan! Sophia was hurt because she was stupid to protect you. My daughter became like this because of you!” The veins in Alfonso’s neck appeared to be popping out. What Tristan said just now managed to trigger his emotions. “If Sophia wasn’t stupid enough to love you, she wouldn’t be where she is now.”
“Papa should also be aware, all this happened because of Papa. If only Papa had not made my family suffer, of course this grudge would never have existed.”
Laughter immediately fell from Alfonso’s lips. Felt funny hearing Tristan’s words that seemed defensive.
“You don’t need to take care of my daughter’s life. No matter what happens, I will never agree to you back with her. You must remember what I said on this one!”
Alfonso got up. Handcuffed, he approached the officers. He asked for the talk session between him and Tristan to end.
While Tristan finished meeting, Alfonso chose to return to the hospital. Considering Sophia’s unstable condition, he had to be there diligently to know his wife’s progress.