Exposing the Charade of Deep Affection (PDF)

Chapter 257

Chapter 257 Announcing the Divorce

Upon entering the police station, I was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. This hurdle was over.

Considering that the police still needed to deal with the Hinton family outside, I, being in the station,

naturally couldn’t interfere.

Because I knew what was coming next, all I could do was let them proceed and patiently wait.

That night, I didn’t sleep a wink.

The next morning, Captain Lucas arrived very early. Upon seeing him, I couldn’t help but ask, “Captain

Lucas, what’s the situation outside

now?”

Captain Lucas shook his head slightly, looking at me and said, “The situation at the police station is

okay. The reporters didn’t find you outside, and someone from the police department privately informed

them that you were indeed in the police station. So, the reporters outside have already withdrawn.

However, things might not be so good with the Hinton Group and the Conner Group. The rumors about

you murdering and hiding bodies are getting worse. So far, Henry’s autopsy hasn’t found any strong

evidence to prove that you are not the murderer. Therefore, if we can’t find strong evidence, even if we

release you due to insufficient evidence, both the police station and the Hinton family, as well as you,

will be under severe attack. As for the Conner Group, you should know better than me, you might not

be able to stand anymore.”

I felt suffocated in my heart, how could I not know the consequences? Not to mention that the Conner

Group had just started to recover, now with this mess, I’m afraid even if I had three heads and six arms,

I

couldn’t handle it. Instead, I might drag the Hinton family down with

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There was no compelling evidence to be found regarding Henry’s death, and I couldn’t prove my

innocence either. This matter seemed to have reached a complete deadlock in an instant.

After a moment of silence, I looked at Captain Lucas and said, “Can I contact people outside? I have

some things to explain.”

Hearing me say this, Captain Lucas spoke up, “Is it Mr. Hinton?”

I shook my head, continuing, “Not him, it’s the people from the Conner Group. Can you help me get in

touch? I’d like to meet them.”

Hearing this, Captain Lucas nodded and agreed.

At noon, I finally got my wish and met Cory.

In just one night, Cory’s hair had grown a bit. Seeing me, he quickly spoke up, “Miss, what on earth is

going on? How did we get involved in a murder and body hiding situation?”

I hadn’t told him about many things in the past, but now that Alexander was gone, I had no choice but

to tell him everything.

After listening, he said angrily, “The Conner family really raised an ungrateful wretch. Your father didn’t

let her into the Conner Group back then, it seems he was thoughtful.”

I gradually realized later that my father was wary of Ashley. Ashley had not interned at the Conner

Group for many years after graduation, –and she had not handled any affairs related to the Conner

Group. At

that time, I thought it was because my father loved her and didn’t want her to suffer. Now it seems that

my father probably had reservations about her early on.

These things, they have all passed now.

I sighed slightly, looking at Cory, I said, “Cory, you’ve seen the situation now, the Conner Group may

not be able to hold on any longer. Once I’m convicted of murder, the Conner Group will definitely not be

able to continue. I know, the Conner Group is what my father worked hard for most of his life, I’m sorry

that I don’t have the ability to protect it.”

Looking at me, Cory was also helpless, saying, “Don’t blame yourself for this. Someone deliberately

wanted to harm you. Besides, the Conner Group was already on the verge of collapse. If it weren’t for This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

the funds you were suspected of embezzling, it probably wouldn’t have lasted until now. You’ve done

your best.”

Having said so much, I took a deep breath, looked at him and said, “Cory, I asked you to come today

because I want you to help me with something.”

With a serious expression, Cory said, “Tell me, what needs to be done, I’ll handle it.”

“Find a major media outlet and announce that Walter and I have

divorced,” I said. “The divorce agreement is in the drawer of my office. You can take it out, take a

picture and provide it to the media.” After that, I continued, “Try to disassociate me from the Hinton

family as much as possible.”

Cory paused, confused, “Why? At a time like this, with the protection. of the Hinton family, you could at

least be safe in the police station, maybe even hold out until the truth is revealed. Isn’t announcing it

now like sentencing yourself to death?”

Knowing that Cory was considering my feelings, I looked at him and smiled, “The impact on the Hinton

family has already been significant. Besides, I have indeed divorced him. Now, it’s just about revealing

the

truth. There’s absolutely no need for the Hinton family to be dragged down by me at this point.”