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 So, the reporters outside have already withdrawn.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
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 b*dy 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 pa*sed 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 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 disa*sociate 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.”
Gracias