Falling in Love : I love you, Today and Forever

Chapter 562 - Case Transfer - Part 1

Ivy and Aria did not allow the policeman to escape from their clutches, pressing him for answers. The sister asked him questions, taking their chances to force him into submission, making it impossible for him to come out of the predicament he was in.

Speaking even one word became difficult with how the people kept pushing themselves in, trying to find out what was happening and why the police were here. He glared hard at the two women in front of him, unable to believe how horrible the things had turned. He wanted to be in charge of the situation. But now, he did not even know what the situation was.

Ivy knew what would happen with her involvement in this matter. People would surely find out about Linda's death, and the news would soon spread everywhere. So, she had taken this chance to record all that she could by using Aria's help, and all that remained was to revert it to Max to take care of it.

"What are you doing?" The policeman did not have any patience to deal with the trouble he was thrown into. He just wanted to get out of the place and end everything that had gone unexpected in his plan. But it was impossible to push through the crowd, without getting himself smacked in the head.

Moreover, he was yet to deal with the three doctors who right now were looking at him innocently as though they had no idea about his sufferings. Not knowing what to do, he thought of the only way to escape from here, and that was to call his superior and inform him about his situation. 

But before he could even place the call, someone among the crowd had slapped his wrist and, making him let go of his phone. 

"What the fuck!!" He shouted, trying to find out who had hit him. But there were a lot of people close to him, and it was impossible to find out who had been daring enough to slap his wrist.

Right at this moment, another commotion attracted the crowd and they turned to see what was happening now. Even the policeman raised his eyebrows, wondering what disaster was about to strike him next, only to find his eyes widening in disbelief on seeing the two people walk towards him, especially the lady in the front.  How could he not know the Deputy Chief of the Intelligence?

The crowd made way for the two people on their own, without even being forced or shouted at, and Valerie and Preston walked towards the people at the center. Ivy's smile widened on seeing the backup she had called, and she almost narrowed her eyes in victory at the policeman, who still had a confused expression on his face.

Valerie had no expression on her face, making it impossible to find out what was running through her mind. She just stared at the bulky policeman in the front, who looked nothing less than a gangster without brains.

"Inspector Hudson James, would you mind telling us what is happening here?"

Valerie's voice was deadly calm, sending tremors through the man's body and heart. He froze in his spot on seeing the formidable woman in front of him, and even more so, when he realized how smart she was, smarter than most people he knew.

"I am waiting." Valerie probed when she did not get any reply from the man in front of her. The brutish Inspector was just about to speak when Valerie stopped him, confusing him again. "Before we go ahead with this, I would all the people who are not involved in this matter to leave the place."

Valerie ran her eyes around her, making sure to keep her stance clear and show everyone what she wanted. She did not even spare Ivy, who immediately got her message and left the room immediately, forcing her way out.

As soon as they saw the girl and her cameraman leave the room, the others too followed suit even though they were still intrigued by what was happening in the room. Their minds still wanted to find out more, watch the drama that was taking place inside. But Valerie's strong and unbelievably intimidating gaze had compelled them to follow her orders, and they left the room one by one.

"Preston, close the door." Valerie did not look back even once, staring hard at the policeman in the front. Ivy had already briefed her about the situation though she was yet to find out more details. Sensing the situation to be completely fishy, she had immediately applied for the case to be transferred to them before she left for the hospital. 

"Now, would you mind telling us what is happening, Inspector?" She questioned again, folding her hands. Her eyes were completely cold, and for a moment, Hudson wondered if she holding him responsible for all that had happened here.

"I am sorry, Miss. I cannot reveal the details of the case to you." He tried to appear as bold as possible only to fail miserably.

"Why so? Don't we both work for the same purpose?" Valerie shot back. "Moreover, I have every right to find out what has happened, for this case belongs to us and we will do all the investigation and interrogation from now on." She revealed the truth herself, saving herself some time.

"What?" Hudson stood stunned at this newfound information. "How is it possible? When did this happen?"

"Why would it not be possible? It happened just half an hour ago. So, will you tell me and cooperate with us, or will you leave and let us do our job in peace?" Valerie almost lost her control at the stupid and obnoxious man in front of her. Although he was yet to do anything greatly suspicious, her intuition already told her to be wary of him. The man did not seem normal or upright.

Nobody spoke, waiting for Hudson to take his next step towards his doom, and the brainless man did exactly as they wanted. He completely disregarded the facts and handed the report to Valerie who took it immediately.

"Miss Evans, one of the prisoners tried to commit suicide early in the morning."

Valerie noticed the way he had addressed the deceased, taking only her first name as though he was quite familiar with her. But she did not comment about it, allowing him to continue while she went through the reports.

"But her condition had stabilized and she was out of danger. When there was no danger to her life, how is it possible for her to even die? Also, the cause of her death is due to consuming aspirin."

For the first time, since she had entered the room, her expression changed and Valerie raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Aspirin?"

"Yes. Linda is allergic to aspirin, and the doctors here gave it to her even though we had already given them a list of medicines she was allergic to. I wonder if it was all a medical accident or was it an intentional murder."

Valerie's eyes jumped to Hudson at once as soon as she heard him. She did not miss the way the man's voice had changed. Albeit subtle, he sounded dark and cunning, something that did not sit well with her.. Everything about him made her suspicious, and she did not know why she felt the man was here on someone's orders.