Chapter 787: Wronged

Chapter 787: Wronged

Kian immediately began investigating.

Louise had always been arrogant during her time at the company,

especially because she was the chief architect. She wasn't friendly to

the people around her, although she wasn't the type to bully others in

the workplace. But no one wanted to listen to what she had to say.

Most of her words were sucking up to the management but belittling

those of lower ranks.

That's why there were very few people who could tolerate her temper.

In addition, after she got part in the museum project, even her

immediate supervisor didn't pay much attention to her. Her company

directly abandoned her, and her supervisor arranged for Amber, who

was slightly less showy than Louise, to come and suppress her.

The two of them were on equal footing in the company, but Louise was

good at flattering people. With a stroke of luck, she managed to snatch

many projects from Amber, which made their encounters extremely

tense.

Kian informed Ayan of these details. "Mr. Simpson, this matter should

also have something to do with Amber. According to my investigation

and contact with other architects involved in this project, when they

heard about Louise's accident, they discussed it in the meeting room.

Amber clearly showed signs of guilt and avoided answering questions.

If she had nothing to do with it, why would she avoid them?"

Ayan contacted Sophie and Summer since they were close to Camille.

He had already instructed them to investigate they thoroughly.

After experiencing such an incident, both of them were frightened and

scared. Although Jenson had instructed them not to speak recklessly or

discuss the matter too much, they immediately told the truth when

questioned by Kian.

Naturally, they also discovered that Camille wasn't the only one taken

in for questioning; Amber was also questioned.

Upon hearing this news, Ayan didn't say much. He simply told Kian to

keep an eye on the actions of the police. After Camille finished giving

her statement, he had Yessica go and pick her up, then return directly

to Maple Leaves Mansion.

Every action Ayan took was to maintain distance from Camille.

However, it wasn't because he was concerned about his own sake, but

worried that his involvement would bring trouble to Camille, for she

didn't have anything to do with the situation.

His identity was too special, and it would be easy for others to perceive

him as being maneuver it.

He couldn't allow such a situation to arise.

Ayan was also anxious actually. As a result, he had no focus on work

and stood silently by the floor-to-ceiling window in his office.

At the police station...

After Camille and Amber were brought in, they were placed in separate

small rooms.

There were two police officers, a man and a woman, conducting the

interview with Camille. They asked her for detailed information about

her interactions with Louise, including the previous incident.

The female officer questioned Camille, "Since she apologized to you,

why didn't you accept her apology?"

Camille expressed her truest feelings, saying, "I believe that not every

apology from someone who has done wrong deserves a response.

Although she apologized, the harm she caused me didn't make me feel

that her apology was worth accepting.”

"So you don't accept her apology, and your anger towards her remains

hidden inside you, right?"

“I truly don't accept her apology, but I don't feel angry towards her

either. She's simply someone I dislike, but I'm not angry enough to let it

linger in my heart. For me, she’s just even more of a stranger to me."

"Miss Armstrong, we will record every word you said, so we hope you

can be truthful with us.”

"Every word I said is my innermost honest thought.”

Camille knew she did nothing wrong, so she had no fear.

Only someone without any guilt would have enough confidence to keep

their composure.

And that was exactly how Camille was at the moment.

After nearly half an hour of interrogation, the two police officers left the

room, leaving Camille alone inside.

She still felt somewhat unreal because, the person she worked with just

yesterday was gone like this.

Although she truly didn't like Louise, she didn't wish for her to die either.

So she felt a sense of indescribable regret, a kind of lament on in the

fragility of life.

Camille pressed her lips together and sat quietly without moving.

In another room.

Two police officers asked Amber several questions, and her answers

were somewhat evasive and panicked. Her facial expression showed

both nervousness and impatience.

When the police asked, "Did you have many unpleasant experiences

with the deceased? Did you often assign her to do tasks that weren't

architectural in nature in this project? Did you frequently have conflicts

and arguments?"

Amber's first reaction was not to answer the questions but to stare at

the police with a stiff face. She said, "Many people had conflicts with

her, so don't blame everything on me, okay? You're falsely accusing

me. Did Camille tell you to ask me this? Camille herself had conflicts

with Louise too. When Louise apologized to her, she completely

ignored it. Is it because she's Ayan's wife that she wants to cover up

these facts?"

Amber's panic caused the two officers recording the statement to

exchange glances. One of the officers said, "We are asking you now,

don't involve others. We naturally have someone to take Camille's

statement. We're not accusing you of anything related to the deceased.

We're just trying to understand how your relationship is with the

deceased. You don't need to be so nervous and agitated. Your reaction

might make people wonder if you have something to hide."

“I don't, I have nothing to hide. I haven't done anything. Feel free to ask

me anything because it has nothing to do with me."

Amber's attitude was overly forceful, and she repeated over and over

again that she had no connection to Louise's death. But the more she

did this, the more it seemed like she was reacting strongly because she

had something to hide.

Due to her excessive reactions and attitude, the recording session with

Amber took over an hour to complete.

After about half an hour, the police released both Camille and Amber.

Before leaving, the officers said to them, "We hope both of you won't

leave Hance City recently, and please make sure we can get to you.

The police may contact you at any time for further investigation. We

hope you understand.”

Camille nodded. "I understand.”

Amber remained silent with a grim expression, not saying a word.

She didn't want to stay here any longer, not even for a second. She just

wanted to leave as soon as possible.

Camille and Amber walked out of the police station, and Yessica, who

was in the car, immediately got out and waved at Camille. "Cami!"

Camille smiled and walked towards Yessica, but just as she took a step

forward, Amber suddenly turned and looked at her.

Amber stared at Camille and said, "Did you tell the police that there

were conflicts between Louise and me? Mrs. Simpson, aren't you just

adding fuel to the fire? Can you honestly say that you didn't have any

conflicts with her? Why are you pushing all the blame onto me?"

Camille frowned, coldly staring at Amber. “First, I didn't do what you're

accusing me of. Second, if you truly believe it was me, then present the

evidence. We're still in the police station, so let's make things clear

while we're here."

After finishing her words, Camille didn't immediately avert her gaze

from Amber's face. She waited for Amber's response, leaving the

decision entirely in Amber's hands.

If necessary, they would turn back. They hadn't gone far from the police

station anyway.

As for whether Camille actually said those words in front of the police,

the police wouldn't deceive or lie. The truth would be revealed with a

single question.

The two locked eyes, but Amber couldn't hold Camille's gaze for long.

She said, "I have nothing to hide, whether it concerns you or not. You

can keep accusing me however you want."

“It's not my place to judge. You should clarify it with the police. But

you're so nervous. What are you afraid of?" Camille's eyes showed a

probing look as she stared at Amber without blinking.