Chapter 268
Vicky opened her mouth to explain but decided against it in the end.â Nothing. Iâm just here to help with
the investigation. I donât want to keep you away from what youâre doing. I should go now.â
She turned to leave when Mister Kirby spoke again. âIs this because of what happened to Sheila
Young?â
She paused and turned around to look at the playful smirk on his face.
âItâs been the talk of the town and Iâve overheard some details.â
She nodded, not wanting to say too much. âYeah. Iâm here because of that.â
Mister Kirby remained standing and started chatting with her.
âIâve seen all the theories on the internet,â he said casually with one hand in his pocket. âItâs ridiculous
to accuse you of murder over a piece of clothing. Letâs put why Sheila didnât notice that her outfit was
damaged until the moment she was in the water. If damages to clothing count as murder, all those
sellers at flea markets should be called murderers as well. II
He shot her a smile and said, âIf you are capable of killing with clothes, you can pretty much kill anyone
you want, no? That way, you should become the best assassin in this city in no time.â
Vicky had felt slightly disheartened earlier but felt much better listening to how Mister Kirby defended
her in a joking manner.
Feeling moved that someone was willing to believe her at such a time, she smiled at him earnestly.
âThank you.â
Mister Kirby lifted an eyebrow. âI havenât done anything for you, so why are you thanking me?â
Before she could say anything, he continued, âWell, I canât take your gratitude for granted. I guess Iâll
have to do something to deserve it.â
He turned to the officers and said, âIâm her friend. I guess I can get her out, right?â
The officers gaped at him and muttered, âSure, butâ¦â
âIf thatâs the case, file the paperwork for it,â Mister Kirby said with a smile.
âMister Kirbyâ¦â
He turned to look at her with his dark eyes. âLetâs just get you out first.â
She remained quiet for a few seconds before nodding. âOkay.â
Meanwhile, in a certain office, Harry knocked on the door and went inside to find Tyler standing in front
of the window with a lit cigarette between his fingers. His figure and his expressionless look were
reflected on the glass.
âMister Hart,â Harry said. âMiss Youngâs condition has stabilized, and the movie crew has decided to
terminate their contract with Miss Shaw.
Theyâre about to release an official statement. Should weâ¦â
âLet them be,â Tyler said coldly. âSince sheâd rather be condemned by all, be locked up in her room,
and even lose the contract with the crew than obey me, I donât suppose she needs any help.â
Harry hesitated for a moment before continuing, âMister Hart, not long ago, Miss Shaw was taken away
by the police for questioning. I heard that there was a new witness⦠Without someone to release her
on parole, sheâd be locked up.â
Tyler looked with a scowl. âWhen did this happen?â
âThis morning.â
Harry had also just caught news of it and came to report to Tyler after investigating every detail.
Tyler walked over to his desk and glanced at his phone.
Nothing. Not a call or even a single text message.
His lips curled into a sneer. âShe wants to be stubborn, right? Leave her be and let her rot in there.â