Three of them sat together eating, Isabella picking up food with her fork and casually saying, “Tomorrow I have to start working again, GR’s new product endorsement event. As the spokesperson, I must attend.”
“Well, at least you don’t have to travel. That’s good,” Andrew replied with a smile.
Before they could finish their meal, Andrew’s phone rang.
With one hand holding his fork, he picked up the phone with the other. His handsome face remained expressionless, but after hanging up, his expression became more serious. “The investigation into Torin’s death is clear.”
Torin was accidentally killed by a thief who was in the same cell with him. The weapon was a spoon. They had a dispute while eating, and during the fight, the thief used the handle of an iron spoon to stab Torin in the neck.
However, the handle of an iron spoon is so blunt, how could it accidentally kill someone? It was clearly a deliberate murder.
The perpetrator had long been controlled but adamantly denied it was intentional murder. He naturally wouldn’t admit it, as murder is punishable by death, whereas accidental manslaughter offers a slim chance of survival.
So, whether it was the public security bureau or the people Andrew sent, they investigated for a long time, almost digging into the suspect’s family history.
“My people found that the suspect has a seventeen-year-old son. Half a year ago, the son was accused of raping a female classmate. The case was initially closed, but it mysteriously settled afterward. The deputy director of the public security bureau handled the case, and this deputy director is the brother-in-law of the provincial public security department director.”
“The provincial public security department director?!” Isabella was taken aback.
Isabella was very familiar with this director. He was David’s classmate, and their relationship had always been good. He often brought his wife to visit their home.
“My people have already verified that the suspect who killed Torin is the director’s meticulously trained ‘death warrior’,” Andrew said.
Isabella couldn’t help but frown, “But what reason does the director have to deal with Torin?”
“He has been friends with your dad for many years. They’ve done a lot of shady things together. I think he acted to help your dad clean up the mess. It’s your dad who wants to get Victoria out,” Andrew said methodically.
After hearing this, Isabella couldn’t help but curl her lips in a sarcastic smile, shaking her head, “David rescuing Victoria? Impossible!”
As David’s daughter, no one knew him better than Isabella.
“If it were any other father, risking everything for his daughter would be understandable. But David would never do that. He’s selfish to the extreme, definitely not the kind of good father who would give everything for his children. To him, we are just tools for gaining benefits.”
As Isabella spoke, her eyes were filled not only with sarcasm but also with deep sadness. Having such a father was indeed very unfortunate.
Andrew naturally sensed her emotional turmoil. He reached out to hold her cold hand and continued, “Since Victoria was arrested, she has only seen one person besides her lawyer-Charlotte. And after leaving the detention center, Charlotte went straight back to the Harris family villa. Shortly afterward, Torin died in prison. This is definitely not a coincidence. I suspect Charlotte has something that could threaten David.”
“Charlotte has been with David for over twenty years; she must know a lot about him,” Isabella nodded in agreement, her beautiful brows never relaxing. “Andrew, do you think the leverage Charlotte has might be related to my grandfather’s death?”
“It’s very possible,” Andrew replied, squeezing her hand comfortingly. “Your grandfather passed away many years ago, making it difficult to investigate. However, David’s actions have now violated the law. Let’s let him reflect in custody first.”
“Alright.” Isabella sighed, poking at her plate with her fork, suddenly losing her appetite.
Andrew picked up a piece of egg and gave it to her. “Isabella, eat up. Now that we have some leads, it’s better than having no progress at all. Haste makes waste.”
Isabella nodded, thinking: The law may be long in coming, but it never fails. David will face justice one day.
After dinner, Andrew returned to work. By the time he came back from his evening social engagements, it was past midnight. Isabella and Asher were already asleep.
Andrew, slightly tired, walked into the apartment quietly, went upstairs, and entered the bedroom.
One side of the bedroom’s wall light was still on, casting a warm, soft glow.
Isabella was leaning against the headboard, her eyes closed, sleeping peacefully. A thin blanket covered her, her hands resting outside the blanket, and a book lay diagonally in her hand.
Andrew took off his jacket and draped it lightly over the nearby rack.
He walked to the bed quietly, stood there watching Isabella for a moment, then couldn’t resist bending down to kiss her on the lips.
Like Sleeping Beauty, Isabella gently awoke at his kiss.
She blinked her golden eyes, still slightly dazed. Her soft arms naturally wrapped around his neck.
“Andrew, you’re back.”
“Yeah,” Andrew responded softly.
The faint scent of alcohol lingered in the air. Isabella frowned slightly, her beautiful brows knitting together. “Drinking again?”
Andrew nodded, smiling helplessly. “Social engagements, can’t be helped. Does it smell bad?”
“No.” Isabella shook her head, nuzzling her nose against his cheek. “Go take a shower.”
“Join me,” Andrew’s hand slid under the thin blanket, wrapping around her slender waist. Then, he lifted her from the bed and strode toward the bathroom.
When a man drinks, it’s easy for him to become passionate, especially with a soft, fragrant beauty in his arms.
Isabella buried her face in his chest, her ears turning red. She could almost predict what would happen once they were in the bathroom.
Sure enough, as soon as the bathroom door closed, Andrew started undressing her.
Isabella half-heartedly protested, laughing like a charming little fox. “Andrew, why are you undressing me for a shower?”
“Didn’t we agree to shower together?” Andrew chuckled ambiguously, one eyebrow raised. “Since I’ve undressed you, isn’t it fair for you to undress me too, hmm?”
He took her soft, delicate hand and placed it on the waistband of his pants.
Isabella felt as if her hand had been burned. She quickly pulled it back and lightly punched his chest. “Andrew, you, you’re shameless.”
“Right now, I just want you. What use is being shameless?” As he spoke, Isabella’s nightgown had already slipped to the floor.
Isabella: “…”
Well, no matter how noble a man is, he’s all the same in bed.
They embraced and kissed passionately. Isabella was kissed until she was dizzy, but she still managed to remind him, “You, you be gentle. I have work tomorrow.”
But as it turned out, her words were in vain. Andrew didn’t let her go until dawn.
Isabella had barely slept for three hours before being awakened by Olivia’s relentless calls.