Chapter 174: Apprehended
“I’m sorry for intruding on your company premises but we came following some intel that the man who was reported to have caused the death of one Mr. Marino who was believed to have died in a fire accident decades ago”
The man dressed in a police uniform addressed Liam politely while stating his business.
“It’s fine.. the man you’re looking for is already dead” Liam replied with a solemn tone, his gaze on Isabelle who hasn’t recovered from the shocking revelation. She was sitting beside Sarah with a blanket covering her shoulders. He thought of something and suddenly asked, “Who told you about his whereabouts”
“It was one Madam Lily who works as a nurse in his hospital” the officer revealed. “She said the deceased suspect had confessed to her which she had recorded on her phone. That was what we used to trace him”
The police officer sighed before adding, “We already knew there was something strange about that fire incident but there was no evidence about it”
“I understand” Liam nodded in agreement as the image of Gina flashed through his thoughts. “Some people are just too meticulous when it comes to planning. You do know there’s one more person to arrest right?… The doctor’s partner, the mentally disordered woman”
“Of course, we know that” the officer confirmed with a confident smile on his lips. “I already sent some of my men down to her house to arrest her. She’ll be in our custody in no time”
“Alright, officer. Make sure that corpse is out of my company before dusk” Liam said, his voice laced with warning. He was stunned by Gina’s betrayal but the discovery was overwhelming. That woman deserved to be locked up in a mental asylum without even stressing to attend to her.
“The ambulance is on its way” the police officer replied with a reassuring tone in his voice. “I will be on my way now.. thanks for sparing your time” The officer expressed his gratitude to which Liam gave a slight nod.
Liam walked over to his people’s spot and gazed down at Isabelle with a soft and concerned gaze. Who would be happy to find out that their mother was the mastermind behind their father’s death? It was a shocker.
“Sarah, how is she?” Liam asked his secretary with worry in his voice. “Has she responded?”
Sarah shook her head in denial. “No, she hasn’t said a word yet. She’s been like this even before that man shot himself”
Liam squatted before Isabelle and pulled her into his embrace to serve as comfort. He could hear little sobs from her as she gripped his shirt tightly. He could tell she was going through an excruciating agony.
“I thought she loved me” Isabelle whispered gently. ‘ I thought she cared for me but she killed the man that was meant to be a father figure in my life. Instead of repenting, she made me take out the responsibilities in the house.. she still tries to ruin my life”
Her voice cracked with emotions as she sobbed uncontrollably. “Even though I feel her mental disability was behind it all, I still can quench the hatred in my heart for her… I’m sick and tired of all this, I want it all to end… I want the pain to go away”
Sarah was already in tears hearing Isabelle’s words. She didn’t know how she felt but she knew the pain was deep, deep enough to shatter one’s heart into pieces.
A strong presence of menace and rage crept into Liam’s eyes as he listened to Isabelle pour out her to him. He felt a sharp pain in his heart and ironed his resolve right there to take down his enemy for her, so she can live freely without pain.
His gaze darted to William and Adrian who had been observing the whole situation with solemnity.
He declared”Release the evidence about the project Phoenix’s plagiarism and also Penelope’s confession to the public. I want them to take Damien down this instant”
William and Adrian’s eyes widened in shock as they heard his words but they dared not argue after seeing what had happened. Those two deserved to rot in hell. They walked into the office right away to carry out the order.
“Isabelle” Liam whispered to her. “I will end your pain right now, so you won’t have to feel it anymore. Anyone who caused you any more pain will face my wrath. I’ll make them wish for death over and over again….. Let it go, my love. Let it go”
Isabelle’s wails increased that instant. She cried her eyes out on Liam till she was satisfied. She could now attest to the truth that she now has someone to love and cherish her. A shoulder to lean on for support. Friends to talk to when she needed to let her emotions all out.
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“What do you want, officer?” Gina berated immediately she opened her door to meet the police van parked in front of her house, her hands were shaking with anxiety. I don’t think I have any business with you”
“You do, Mrs. Marino,” the officer remarked. “You’re under arrest for the murder of Mr. Marino and the vandalization of public property and also child abuse. You have the right to remain silent, for any words you say would be used against you in a court of law”
Gina felt a sharp pain in her head at that moment. She held on to it and screamed out. When the officer tried to handcuff her, she bit him on the neck. But the officer was grateful that he heeded the nurse’s words.
He looked at his men running towards him and yelled “Bring the restraints over”
The men heeded his call and brought the cuffs, straps, and belt over. It wasn’t easy, but they all managed to hold Gina down and restrict her movement with the equipment.
“Take her to the van” the officer who was bitten ordered to his men while holding his bleeding neck to stop the blood gushing out of it. He needed treatment immediately.