Patricia looked anxious, âBalfour, what should Haillie do now?â?â
Balfour snapped back to reality, speaking seriously. âSheâs a grown woman, capable of thinking for herself. Whatever decisions she makes, she should deal with the consequencesâ
âBut sheâs my best friend! We canât just ignore herâ¦â
âEnough, letâs not talk about this now. You go home with Byran.â
In the restroom at the police station.
Ellinor came out after washing her hands, and attorney Case Ouinne was waiting for her in the corridor.
He handed her a paper towel.
He also passed her his phone, saying, âMr. Larios called earlier. He wants you to pick up.â
Ellinor first took the paper towel and dried her hands, then picked up the call Chase Lanosâs voice came through the phone, âAre you okay? Youâre not hurt, are you?â
âIâm fine! You did great. The witness you found was timely. There will be a reward for you when I get back!â
Chase felt a bit awkward, âActually, I didnât find the witnessâ
âNot you? So they came on their own?â
âNot exactly I got there late. By the time I arrived, the person had already been rescued.â
âRescued by who?
âIf Iâm not mistaken, it should be one of Mr. Blanchetâs men. A guy named Collin who has been investigating Zacharyâs family situation. these days, got ahead of usâ
Ellinor didnât say anything âLet me just say one more thing Mr Blanchet really seems to care about youâ
Click!
Ellinor hung up before he could finish Itâs annoying!
Seeing Ellinorâs expression, Case Quinne carefully asked, âMs. Mendoza, would you like to leave with me?â
Ellinor returned the phone to him, then waved her hand, âNo need Iâm fine here. You go back to the firm.â
âAlright, Ms. Mendozaâ
They left the police station one after the other Case Quinne bowed to Ellinor in farewell, then got in his car and left.
Upon raising her head, Ellinor saw Theo waiting at the entrance of the police station.
Seeing him at this moment, her feelings were somewhat complicated, and she stood still.
The man stood there in a suit, lazily leaning against a fancy white sports car, a cigarette between his long fingers, apparently waiting for someone Seeing Ellinor standing still, Theo raised his hand, gesturing. âCome here.â
Ellinor hesitated for a moment before walking over âMr Blanchet Theo exhaled a puff of smoke, squinting at her, then glanced in the direction Case Quinne had left, âMs. Mendoza, you sure do have a wide circle of acquaintancesâ