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Chapter 1018: Chapter 1018: Mistress Rises to Power
"Sheriff, could there be some misunderstanding?"
Miguel Abbott hurried over, stood in front of Quella Radcliffe, and began to explain, "If she’s alive, show her to me; if she’s dead, show me the body. We must have evidence in handling matters."
If Quella Radcliffe were taken away, how could he face Julius Reed?
Moreover, the body of the man from earlier had already been taken away, claiming there was no proof of his death wasn’t too much to say.
"Evidence?"
The sheriff took out his phone, showed a photo and a video, and said coldly, "Here is the evidence. Also, go get all the surveillance footage and bring it back. And that murder weapon, test it for fingerprints."
After he finished, the officer behind him began escorting Quella Radcliffe toward the door.
"Hold on!"
Terry Moore saw the trouble brewing and immediately stepped forward.
He was prepared to risk everything to rescue Quella Radcliffe.
This incident today was clearly a conspiracy!
Someone was out to frame Quella Radcliffe!
If she were taken away, it would be very hard for her to get out.
"What are you doing!"
The atmosphere was oppressively tense.
Sweat beads formed on Terry Moore’s forehead, but his fists were clenched tightly.
His eyes, filled with anger!
Karen’s right hand slowly crushed a white solid, prepared for the worst case scenario.
Beside Quella Radcliffe, Miguel Abbott and Stanislaus Potter were also taking deep breaths.
At a loss.
"Can I have a few words with her?"
Just then, Julius Reed walked in from the entrance.
Seeing the officer and the police car at the door, he knew things were bad.
Indeed.
As soon as he entered, he saw Quella Radcliffe in handcuffs.
"Julius...I didn’t kill anyone..."
Upon seeing Julius Reed, Quella Radcliffe burst into tears.
She had never imagined such an absurd thing could happen to her.
Murder!
This was the most serious of charges.
She would certainly face a life behind bars.
But she truly hadn’t killed anyone.
"It’s okay."
Julius Reed walked over, took her into his arms, "Wait for me, I will get you out. Think of it as experiencing life; it’s quite good. After all, how many people get a chance to experience that? People there even talk nicely."
Although he was smiling while he spoke,
his eyes were cold as ice.
"Let’s disperse, everyone go about their business. I believe, the innocent will not be wronged."
Julius Reed kissed Quella Radcliffe on the forehead, then let go.
"Take her away!"
The sheriff gestured, and the officer immediately escorted Quella Radcliffe to the police car.
As Julius Reed watched her look back in despair, his heart ached like it was being torn apart.
But this world, has its own rules.
Quella Radcliffe had to live here.
If she was forcefully taken away, she would only lead a life on the run every day.
"Mad Dragon!"
Vanessa Pine was about to act but was stopped by Julius Reed, "Leave it to me. Where’s Jensen Cook?"
"The bald guy ran away..."
Vanessa Pine lowered his head, somewhat hating his own incompetence.
He hadn’t protected the lady nor caught Jensen Cook.
He had been entrusted with such a significant responsibility.
You don’t have to feel guilty or blame yourself. No one could have predicted things would turn out this way," Julius Reed reassured her as he watched the police car drive away and took a deep breath. "Jensen Cook won’t get far, catch him!"
"Understood!"
Vanessa Pine narrowed his eyes, his body full of murderous intent.
"I’ll go with you!"
Templeton Lena looked at Julius Reed, and after getting permission, quickly left with Vanessa Pine.
The hall became quiet once again.
No one expected that in just a few minutes,
Quella Radcliffe would transform from the wife of the Chairman of the Willson Group into a murder suspect.
From heaven to hell, she hadn’t even had time to enjoy it.
The officer had already taken away the surveillance footage from Five-state International.
It seemed irreversible now.
"Brother Davenport, I..."
Miguel Abbott and others gathered around, faces full of self-reproach.
"It’s alright."
Julius Reed raised his hand, stopping their conversation, "This has been premeditated, it’s not your fault."
"Who was the person who just died?"
He turned around and looked at the group of businessmen behind him.
"Third Brother of Leopold Family, a local entrepreneur,"
someone said in a low voice.
As long as Julius Reed remained the chairman of Willson Group, they had to curry favor with him,
especially when he asked questions in such a heated moment.
"Who has he been closely associated with recently?"
Julius Reed stared at the businessman who spoke.
The intense gaze frightened the businessman, making him tremble as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
A chill went straight to his forehead.
Still, he hurriedly spoke, "Last night, Otis Radcliffe had dinner with us and kept Third Brother and Thomas Pendleton behind..."
"Oh."
Julius Reed nodded calmly, his face untroubled.
"Everyone can go back now, there’s nothing to worry about."
After speaking, he took Itai Huntington by the hand and walked toward the door.
Everyone including Itai Huntington was stunned.
His wife was just arrested for murder, and now he’s blatantly hooking up with his mistress?
"What are you doing!"
Itai Huntington frowned trying to break free, but she was no match for Julius Reed.
"Quella was just arrested, and you’re messing around!"
She said angrily, blushing, "You’re her husband, think of a way to save her!"
"Be quiet."
Julius Reed spoke softly.
Hearing these words, Itai Huntington suddenly stopped struggling very obediently.
"There’s a crowd outside watching the spectacle, it’s just for show."
Julius Reed held Itai Huntington’s hand, indifferent to the gossip and rumors of everyone.
He has always acted as he pleased, never swayed by any comments or thoughts.
Otherwise, how tiring that would be.
"Getting promoted, making a fortune, losing one’s wife, the three greatest joys in life!"
Someone commented behind them.
"Exactly, one can only say that Quella was unlucky. Now the mistress rises to the occasion and reaps the benefits!"
"No wonder this widow got together with Julius Reed, she knew in advance he’s the chairman of Willson Group! This mistress’s rise is truly by the book!"
People’s words can be daunting.
But Julius Reed didn’t care.
As he walked out the door, a black sedan slowly lowered its window.
"Brother-in-law."
Otis Radcliffe poked his head out, smiling in greeting, "I heard my sister got taken away for murder?"
His eyes closely watched Julius Reed’s face, hoping to see some sign of distress or anger!
Yet, he was disappointed once again.
There was not a trace of sorrow on Julius Reed’s face,
even a bit of smugness.
"Sorry, I’m not your brother-in-law anymore."
Julius Reed walked up to Otis Radcliffe, lifting the hand he held with Itai Huntington, "This is my new girlfriend."
"Heh..."
Otis Radcliffe’s expression twitched.
Was his love for his sister all a lie?
"No matter who my sister is, you’ll always be my brother-in-law."
He rolled up the car window, his face incredibly grim.
Why!
Why wasn’t Julius Reed angry that Quella was arrested!
It didn’t make sense!
Whoosh!
Just then,
the car window shattered.
Before Otis Radcliffe even had a chance to recover, he felt a large hand grasp his neck and violently yank him out of the car.
Whoosh!
"Today at the board meeting, you humiliated my new girlfriend, so I’ve decided to spend the evening with you,"
Julius Reed pinned Otis Radcliffe on the car with a playful look, "Let’s see if I have a thousand ways to make you disappear."
After saying that, he took Itai Huntington’s hand and stepped into a sports car.
"Ssss..."
Watching the sports car zoom away, Otis Radcliffe touched his throat, shuddering with dread.
"Damn it! Just you wait!"
He took out his phone and dialed the Young Master’s number.
