“I’m fine,” Jane shook her head, though she was clearly struggling to keep herself upright.
She collapsed into Patrick’s arms, and the scent of him – so masculine and comforting – helped ease her nerves.
“It’s okay now, it’s okay,” Patrick soothed her. His face, which had been cold and unfeeling before, was now full of tenderness.
Jane fell asleep in his arms soon after. When she woke up again, she found herself back at the hospital with Patrick by her side.
Jaiden had been taken away by the police.
Patrick had acted quickly; Jane hadn’t realized he was capable of such swift action. He’d kept his true abilities hidden all these years. But when it came to protecting Jane, he wasn’t going to hold back anymore.
Jaiden was captured and taken to the interrogation room. The remaining employees who were there were also apprehended, and now this matter could be considered resolved.
Now it was time to proceed with Jaiden’s sentencing.
Jaiden’s gun turned out to be fake, which the police could temporarily overlook. However, the fact that he possessed explosives was bewildering. It should be noted that the state strictly controls the distribution of explosives, and it was unlikely for such military-grade items to end up in the hands of civilians.
Considering Jaiden’s involvement in the trafficking organization, the kidnapping of Jane for threats, and even the possession of explosive materials, it was clear that he couldn’t escape criminal liability.
Inside the interrogation room, the police were questioning who was behind Jaiden.
However, it didn’t take long for the police to think of one person.
The Waters family.
Recently, the police had discovered that the Waters family’s business was involved in illegal activities. Moreover, Jaiden had been in prison until a few days ago, when he was released with the help of the Waters family’s intervention.
Now, all the evidence pointed to the Waters family.
Mr. Waters sat at home, looking at the tweets about Jaiden’s crimes, feeling a headache coming on.
He couldn’t believe that Jaiden had committed so many offenses, and he had willingly intervened to secure his release. Now, in retrospect, it was like throwing a stone at his own foot.
Thinking about this, Mr. Waters felt remorseful.
“What do we do now?”
Mrs. Waters asked as she came out. With Jaiden committing such a major offense, the law would certainly not let him off easily.
The Waters family’s involvement in illegal activities had just been exposed, and they had bailed out Jaiden. Now, everyone believed that Jaiden was backed by the Waters family.
Mr. Waters sat still on the couch, regretting his impulsive actions.
“I shouldn’t have done that, I shouldn’t have.”
Jaiden’s case had been made public online, and the Waters family was seen by many as accomplices of Jaiden.
In a hurry, he opened the official account of Waters Group and clarified, “Our company and I have no connection to Jaiden Read. Please stay rational and refrain from harming innocent people!”
However, everyone was already aware that the Waters family had bailed out Jaiden, and their attempt to distance themselves from him was met with skepticism.
This clarification, instead, drew a wave of questioning from a large number of people.
“If there’s no connection, why would they bail him out? Their words are too far-fetched!”
“We need a reasonable explanation, not just a few words!”
As for why they bailed out Jaiden, Mr. Waters couldn’t explain it at the moment.
If he were to say that he saw potential in the forces behind Jaiden, it would likely make the situation even worse.
Soon, the doorbell of the Waters family rang.
“Mr. Waters, we are the police. Please open the door and cooperate with our investigation.”
Mrs. Waters looked startled and asked Mr. Waters in a low voice.
“What else can we do? Open the door.”
Mr. Waters was quite annoyed, and Mrs. Waters hurriedly went to open the door.
“Officers, please.”
Mrs. Waters smiled and bowed to the police, attempting to gain their leniency.
“Mr. Waters.”
The police paid no attention to these gestures and went straight into the Waters family’s residence.
“Officers, you have to believe us. We are law-abiding citizens and would never associate with someone like him!”
Mr. Waters tried to explain, attempting to distance himself from Jaiden, but the police were not willing to listen.
“Now it’s useless to say these things. Even if you have no connection with Jaiden Read, we still need to inquire about your company’s business.”
The police said coldly, and Mrs. Waters could only feel anxious on the side.
“These are all misunderstandings. Can’t we sit down, have some tea, and talk things out?”
Mrs. Waters pleaded for Mr. Waters, but the police seemed impatient.
“The public outside is angry, and the victim cannot wait any longer. This time, you must come with us.”
“Hey, can’t we talk things out properly?”
Seeing the police grabbing Mr. Waters’ arm, he still struggled.
“We understand your feelings, but we also have official duties. Please come with us.”
“No, I’m really being wronged.”
Mr. Waters wanted to explain further, but the police forcibly took him away.
Mrs. Waters was left alone, stomping her feet in frustration.
Soon, the police brought Mr. Waters to the interrogation room.
Inside, there was only a table and two chairs. Mr. Waters and the police faced each other, engaging in conversation.
“What is your relationship with Jaiden?”
The police asked, and Mr. Waters felt hesitant.
If he revealed the truth, Molly might be implicated as well. As parents, he couldn’t possibly betray his own daughter.
“We met at a business gathering before.”
“What business did you have with Jaiden, considering his involvement in trafficking?”
The police narrowed their eyes, and upon hearing that, Mr. Waters hurriedly explained.
“I didn’t know at that time. If I had known, I would never have had any dealings with him!”
But the police still suspected him. Seeing Mr. Waters’ conviction, they continued to question.
“Why did you bail him out last time?”
Mr. Waters hesitated, forced into a corner, and finally revealed the truth. “I heard that Jaiden had significant influence, and I wanted him to help our company. I thought by extending a helping hand, he would remember our favor…”
Mr. Waters paused midway and continued, “But after Jaiden was released, he didn’t contact me, and my family also didn’t pursue any further interaction with him. If I had known he was this kind of person, I definitely wouldn’t have dared to bail him out.”
The police recorded everything Mr. Waters said in their notes. After the conversation, Mr. Waters was allowed to leave the police station after leaving a statement.
However, his words did not directly absolve his connection with Jaiden. The police would need to conduct further investigation.
Soon, the police sent officers to search the Waters family’s residence, attempting to find any information related to Jaiden.