NovelEnglishChapter 1429
At the police station, Mr. Schuldt had already stationed himself at the entrance, knowing Sophie and Colby were
on their way. When they pulled up, he wasted no tapproaching them.
"Mr. Colby, ma'am, everything's set for your questioning," he greeted them.
"Thanks, Officer Derick," Sophie replied with a nod.
"Don't mention it. Please, follow me."
Mr. Schuldt led them to the interrogation room, where they found Colt sitting, handcuffed. After the last incident,
James had brought Colt here. With Joseph no longer around, Colt was left without his usual protection.
Considering all he knew about Joseph's shady dealings, it was no surprise he ended up here.
"Who else was involved with Joseph?" Sophie asked directly.
"Ms. Sophie, I'm not quite sure what you're getting at," Colt answered, maintaining his calm demeanor.
"Really? From the documents Joseph left behind, we've uncovered sleads. There's someone else besides
Joseph pulling the strings. You were his right-hand man; surely you know."
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"I honestly don't know," Colt chuckled. "I'm already here, what's the point in lying?"
"Colt, for the sake of our past acquaintance, if you nthe mastermind, | promise a lighter sentence."
Unmoved, Colt replied, "Sophie, if it weren't for you, Mr. James would've achieved his ambitions, and Burke
International would've soared. You're the last person I'd tell, even if there was someone else."
"This is pointless," Colby interjected coolly. "Sophie, lethandle this."
"Hold on," Sophie said, calming Colby. She turned to Colt, "If he doesn't value his own life, nothing you do will
make him talk."
"Dealing with smart folks is always nice. No need to over-explain," Colt laughed. "Ms. Sophie, your visit was in
vain. | guarantee you won't get anything from me."
"Alright, maybe this was a waste. But I'm curious, you're so loyal to this mysterious figure, do you really think
they'll have your back?"
With that, Sophie stood, leading Colby out of the room.
"I've got a way to make him talk," Colby whispered.
"Using force? It's pointless. Colt's been around James long enough to craft a convincing story if he wanted to
deceive us, which could throw us off track." "So, do we just let it go?"
"Of course not. We just need a different tactic."
Seeing the gleam in Sophie's eyes, Colby caught on and grinned, "You and your schemes." "Whether we can get
the mastermind's identity from Colt hinges entirely on my plan."
Sophie continued, "Colt isn't scared of dying or being locked up, and he's fiercely loyal to Joseph and Burke
International. Either he's certain someone will rescue him, or he's just a die-hard loyalist."
"What if it's the latter?"
"Then we gamble, but we'll need you, Colby, to set up sbackup."
"Got it."
As they exited the station, Mr. Schuldt looked puzzled to see out so soon. "Mr. Colby,
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He was taken aback. They'd said they had important matters to discuss, yet here they were, leaving a mere ten
minutes.
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Sophie gave a reassuring smile, "Officer Derick, we'll need your help later tonight."
"Ma'am, you're kidding! Just letknow what you need, and I'll make it happen."
"Tonight, someone's coming by. I'll need to borrow a police uniform and your help to put on a little show."
"Consider it done, ma'am! I'll make sure everything's ready."
"Thanks a lot, Mr. Schuldt."
"You're too kind, ma'am. I'll get on it right away."
Officer Derick moved swiftly to make arrangements.
Sophie and Colby shared a knowing glance. As night fell, the police station beceerily quiet and empty.
Two officers escorted Colt back to the interrogation room, where Officer Derick was already stationed.
Colt recognized Officer Derick from before.
"What bringshere at this hour, Officer Derick?" Colt asked.
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