After a night had passed, news of Isadora Brighton’s arrest spread throughout Stillwater. Countless women rejoiced at the news. The demon who had harmed so many girls was finally caught. However, the upper echelon of Stillwater was shocked.
Isadora Brighton had been arrested, but who was she? She was the niece of Constance Brighton, the head of the largest family in Stillwater. They both came from the same branch of the family and were very close. There were even rumors that Isadora would be the next head of the Brighton family. Yet, she had been arrested.
“I’m surprised Isadora Brighton was caught,” someone said. “She’s such a clever woman. I never thought anyone could catch her like this. And I heard she was captured by Lacey Willis?”
“Yes, Lacey Willis. But that’s not the most important part. The most important part is that Lacey Willis arrested Isadora Brighton in Mr. X’s house, and they have a recording. It’s obviously a trap. Lacey Willis and Mr. X set a trap for the Brighton family.”
“If Lacey Willis is with Mr. X, then Isadora Brighton’s chances are slim.”
“Not necessarily. The Brighton family has been a powerful force in Stillwater for many years. They’ve become a formidable snake that no one dares to provoke. Maybe they can suppress this matter.”
Nearly everyone in Stillwater’s upper class was discussing the matter, the matter of Isadora Brighton. However, most people believed that Isadora would be released because the Brighton family was the largest in Stillwater, with substantial power and numerous connections.
In the living room of the Brighton residence, Constance Brighton received the news and frowned, “How did that girl fall into the hands of Mr. X?”
She had sent Isadora to bring down Landview, but she never expected her to be captured.
“Now, never mind Mr. X. Let’s get her out of there quickly. She’s so young and can’t bear the hardships inside,” said Jim Brighton, Constance’s brother, his beer belly nearly bursting through his suit.
In the Brighton family, he held no power and had no real abilities. His only asset was his daughter, who was deeply loved by Constance. She had even raised Isadora as if she were her own daughter. That’s why he had his current status.
Regardless, he genuinely cared for Isadora Brighton. After all, she was his only support within the Brighton family, and all his luxurious life and consumption depended on her.
“I understand, you may go,” Constance waved her hand, dismissing Jim.
A flash of disgust flickered in her eyes. Jim, her brother, was a useless and lazy man. If it weren’t for his good looks in his youth and his good daughter, his position in the Brighton family would have been questionable long ago. However, having a useless brother had its benefits. As a woman, she had the opportunity to seize power within the family.
“Alright,” Jim said, feeling reassured by Constance’s agreement. With his sister in charge, there was nothing they couldn’t handle in Stillwater. He could now enjoy his leisure time in peace.
Once Jim had left, Constance began to take care of the business. She made a phone call.
“Hello?” A vigorous voice came through the phone.
“Mr. Harvey, this is Constance Brighton, the head of the Brighton family. I heard that my niece has been arrested by your police. This is a misunderstanding. Please release her. She’s young and cannot withstand the hardship,” Constance said, her tone gentle but firm.
After all, the Brighton family was the largest family in Stillwater. Over the years, Constance Brighton had expanded her business throughout the entire town, giving her words significant weight. No matter what she said, all the other families, corporations, and powers had to listen. This included Mr. Harvey, who was on the phone with her.
However, Mr. Harvey just laughed. “Constance Brighton, there’s no point in telling me this. Officer Willis arrested her. If you want to talk, go find her, and don’t bother with me.”
“Mr. …”
Constance Brighton wanted to say more, but the phone call was suddenly disconnected. Her face darkened. How dare he hang up on her? How could he disrespect her like that? Did he even want to stay in Stillwater?
He even told her to find Lacey Willis, that foolish woman. Lacey was considered foolish because, no matter when she arrested someone, it was impossible to persuade her to release them. All she thought about were fairness, justice, and the law. She seemed not to understand that this was reality, not a game.
The key point was that Lacey Willis came from a well-connected family. Her grandfather was a veteran with many war buddies, which gave him a high status. Her father was the mayor of Stillwater. Furthermore, the woman was a formidable fighter.
Sometimes, when people were pushed too far and wanted to capture Lacey Willis to threaten her, they ended up being caught by her instead. After all, she was Captain Stillwater, and she undoubtedly had what it took to do her job.
From then on, the upper class of Stillwater avoided dealing with Lacey Willis. She insisted on justice, fairness, and the law, and most importantly, she truly implemented them. She managed to strangle the throats of the powerful, so they didn’t dare to get too reckless.
As for calling Peregrine Willis, that was even less likely. He was a man of action and a pretty rounded person. He didn’t meddle in other matters, focusing only on public welfare and economic development. Stillwater used to be a declining city, but ever since Peregrine Willis took charge, it became the wealthiest city in the area. His prestige was high, and no one dared to mess with him.
Since Peregrine Willis was out of the question, it didn’t matter. The Brighton family had been in Stillwater for many years, and they had their own network of connections. Besides, there was a favor owed to them that they hadn’t yet used.
“Prepare a fine bottle of wine. We’re going to visit Mr. Wraith.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
It didn’t take long for the servants to make all the necessary arrangements. Constance Brighton then left the Brighton residence. As for the so-called Mr. Wraith, he was the former mayor of Stillwater. Although retired, his influence in the city remained strong, and he had thousands of disciples in Stillwater.
He was the true power in Stillwater. His words could shake the entire city. Ordinary families wouldn’t have the chance to ask for Mr. Wraith’s help, but the Brighton family was different. Constance Brighton had once helped Mr. Wraith when he was in trouble, so he owed them a favor.
He had promised that if the Brighton family ever ran into trouble, as long as it wasn’t someone he couldn’t deal with, he would help them resolve their problem once. This promise could save lives at a critical moment.
To save Isadora Brighton, Constance Brighton had no choice but to use this favor. Besides, it seemed that Mr. Wraith could pass away at any time, and the favor would be wasted if he really did.
As for whether or not Mr. Wraith could handle the mysterious Mr. X, that was hardly a question. This was Mr. Wraith, after all. People said he had three thousand disciples across the city, and his words could make Stillwater tremble. Would he be unable to deal with a mere Mr. X?
What a joke.