Jane received a message from the police and quickly rushed to the police station.
When Jane saw the police busy with their computers, she immediately asked, “What news do you have about Patrick? I came here as soon as I heard your call.”
The staff looked up at Jane and motioned for her to sit down and calm herself before speaking.
“Don’t worry, sit down and listen to me. We can’t confirm if it’s news about Patrick yet, but something strange has happened.”
After Jane sat down, the staff informed her that someone had used Patrick’s name to apply for an ID card.
“Could it be that Patrick has returned? Otherwise, how could someone use his name to apply for an ID card? It must be a case of stolen identification.”
Jane anxiously speculated. The staff gestured for her to calm down and continued.
“We just discussed this. We’re still not sure because the person who applied for the ID card is in a foreign country.”
“We have limited personnel, and we have no way of investigating the matter in that country. We can only wait for the person to show up voluntarily.”
The staff informed Jane that they were merely informing her temporarily to prevent her from getting anxious and repeatedly asking about any news regarding Patrick.
Jane shook her head in confusion. If she had news about Patrick, why would she be so worried?
“That’s a pity. If there’s no news from your end, we can’t determine if Patrick is indeed abroad.”
As the staff expressed their regret, Jane had only one thought in her mind. She quickly asked the staff.
“In which country has Patrick appeared? Can I go and find him myself? Maybe that way we can confirm if it’s really Patrick sooner.”
After considering for a moment, the staff thought it would be acceptable, although going alone could be risky and troublesome. They reminded Jane.
But Jane insisted on going. The staff directly mentioned the name of a city, which Jane remembered.
“If you really want to go, remember if you encounter any trouble, seek help from the embassy there.”
“I’ll give you a phone number. This is the contact information for the embassy personnel we have been in touch with. They are very helpful.”
Jane expressed her gratitude and would have gone even if the staff hadn’t told her.
However, if she did encounter any problems, she would definitely follow the staff’s advice.
But now she had a way to contact them, which would make things more convenient for her.
Jane left the police station and had her assistant handle all the necessary procedures.
The assistant, confused, asked Jane, “We don’t have any business there. Why are we going there now? And why the rush? Is there something special? Do you need our help?”
Jane shook her head. Everyone had their own work to handle.
How could she ask others to accompany her specifically for this matter?
She only needed the assistant’s help with the necessary arrangements.
“No need to trouble yourselves. I can handle it on my own. Just focus on managing the company.”
The assistant could only follow Jane’s instructions and book her flight tickets and take care of related procedures.
However, the assistant couldn’t help but feel concerned, so they called April and informed her about Jane’s plans.
Soon, April called Jane’s phone.
When Jane answered the phone, April asked her what was going on and why she needed to go to that city so quickly. Jane responded honestly.
April was speechless upon hearing the news because she had been advising Jane against it for some time now.
Despite having only a small lead about Patrick, Jane still wanted to cross the border and investigate in another city.
“Can’t you be more level-headed? Even if you entrusted someone else to investigate, it would be much better than you, a woman, going there alone.”
“Do you know what the streets are like there? Do you know who you need to find to gather relevant evidence?”
April’s questions left Jane speechless. She hadn’t even thought about these issues. She only wanted to go to that city as soon as possible to search for any clues about Patrick.
Now that April had raised these questions, Jane realized she needed to think things through.
Without a clear plan, she would be confused and overwhelmed once she arrived. April felt exasperated, having advised Jane multiple times without her listening.
April helped Jane come up with some solutions, and Jane took note of them.
“Remember, if you encounter any problems there, immediately call us so we can discuss what to do.”
“If necessary, find a local guide as soon as you arrive. They can lead you to the places you want to go and assist you.”
Jane nodded repeatedly upon hearing this suggestion. She thought it was a great idea.
Finding a local person might save her a lot of effort, even if she had to pay them a salary.
She expressed her gratitude to April, who gave her a few more reminders before ending the call. Jane then began packing her belongings.
The assistant called to inform Jane of the flight time and delivered all the necessary documents and procedures to her.
While packing, Jane contemplated whether this person was truly Patrick. In the past, she would have been extremely excited at the prospect of Patrick finally appearing.
However, after several encounters with people who resembled Patrick, she had become more composed. Moreover, so much time had passed since the incident.
Jane felt that she was holding onto the last shred of hope, waiting for a miracle to happen.
But even so, she had to investigate all the leads and clues related to Patrick.
Jane woke up early in the morning, packed her luggage, and waited. When it was almost time, she headed straight to the airport.
As she sat on the plane, Jane felt a sense of relief. She knew that she just had to wait until she arrived in that city.
The rest would depend on fate.
If luck was on her side, she might truly find a lead on Patrick this time, and it would bring her immense joy.