Chapter 506
A week later, the autopsy and pill test results came back at the same time. The forensic doctor handed the reports to Fryderyk. “The deceased did Lake this pill, but the cause of death was another type of poison, a new kind developed in Masmubia. The specific composition is still under analysis, but we can rule out this pill as the cause.”
Fryderyk let out a breath of relief. The forensic doctor noticed and asked, “Was this pill Miss Aria Saxon’s?”
Fryderyk nodded.
The forensic doctor smiled. “I heard Aria has quite a few admirers. You’d better seize the chance and ask her out more.”
Fryderyk didn’t respond.
Rumors had been going around that Fryderyk was deeply in love with Aria. Anything involving her, he would personally take charge of.
Everyone at the station knew. Fryderyk had tried to explain at first, but no one believed him. Eventually, even the matchmakers stopped trying, and he just let it be.
The forensic doctor tossed the pill bottle in his hand. “By the way, this pill’s interesting. Can you ask Aria if I can buy a bottle?”
Fryderyk asked back, “What do you want it for?”
The forensic doctor replied, “Just to study it.”
Before Fryderyk could say more, his phone rang. Jackson was on the other end. “Captain Fletcher, the two targets got into a car accident and were taken
to Heffner Hospital. You should get here fast.”
He added, “Also, they asked to see Aria. They only want to talk to her. Best if you bring her along.”
“Got it.” Fryderyk hung up and headed out while calling Aria. “They’re in the hospital and want to see you. If you’re free, I’ll come pick you up.”
Aria replied, “Sure.”
At Heffner Hospital. Fryderyk brought Aria into the ward.
The moment the two men saw Aria, they scrambled up from their hospital beds in panic. “Ms. Saxon, please, help us!”
Jackson motioned for them to calm down and scolded coldly, “Whatever it is, talk to the police. Why are you begging a young lady?”
Liam entered just then, knocking before pushing the door open. When he saw Aria, his voice rose in shock. “Aria? What are you doing here?”
Aria didn’t even glance his way, completely ignoring him.
Jackson turned to Liam and said, “Dr. Cole, the questioning that follows involves privacy. To avoid unnecessary complications, we hope you’ll step out.”
Liam frowned. “What about Aria? What does this have to do with her?”
The two men were brought in by the police, so naturally, they were treated as suspects.
Fryderyk said, “It has nothing to do with you, Dr. Cole. Please step out. Thank you.”
Jackson walked toward the door and gestured, “Don’t worry, Dr. Cole. These two aren’t in any danger. We won’t ruin your reputation as a doctor.”
Liam glanced at Aria. “Wrap it up quickly. I’ll wait outside.”
Then he left.
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Fryderyk gave Jackson a look, and Jackson understood, standing guard at the door.
The two men begged for help again.
Aria pulled a chair over and sat down. “If I remember correctly, you two are my enemies, right? Why would I save you? Am I crazy?”
One of them replied miserably, “We were just pawns following orders. If they really wanted to kill you, they would’ve sent someone stronger.
They had thought they could walk away after completing the job, only to realize they were going to be silenced.
Aria said, “You should beg the police, not me.”
One of them said, “If the Wolfshade Syndicate is after us, even the police can’t save us. They can’t keep us locked up forever.”
Aria raised her brows. “That’s actually a pretty good idea.”
They didn’t want to go to jail. But there didn’t seem to be a better option.
Aria asked, “Have you done anything illegal? If you confess everything, I might consider helping you.”
One of them quickly waved his hands. “We’re just external members of the Wolfshade Syndicate. Usually just doing odd jobs. This is our first mission in Huthailià, and the target was you.”
Aria asked, “So, you don’t know much?”
The two of them quickly picked up on her tone. They could exchange information for protection.
The man said, “We know damn near everything about the Wolfshade Syndicate’s outside connections.”
After all, they had too much free time and spent it gossiping.
Aria nodded slightly. “Then tell me everything you know.”
The man refused. “No way. What if we tell you and you don’t help us?”
Aria asked, “You think I’m that kind of person?”
The two hesitated, then shook their heads. “Probably not. You have a good reputation, straightforward and trustworthy.”
Fryderyk, who hadn’t said a word the whole time.
Fryderyk thought to himself, ‘These two are so incompetent, I’m starting to doubt they’re even real Wolfshade Syndicate members.’
One of the men glanced at Aria Saxon hesitantly and asked, “So… should we start talking now?”
Aria looked at Fryderyk, and he met her gaze, confused.
She lowered her eyes. “Fryderyk, why are you just standing there? Aren’t you going to take notes?”
Fryderyk turned on the recorder and silently took out his notepad and pen.
The two men began talking about the Wolfshade Syndicate’s network, then moved on to its external connections. Fryderyk took quick notes, focusing only on the key points and skipping the gossip.
The conversation lasted half an hour.
Outside, Liam was getting impatient. “What’s taking them so long in there?”
Jackson said flatly, “The police are doing their job. You don’t need to know.”
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Liam said urgently, “But Aria is still in there!”
Jackson replied, “That has nothing to do with you.”
Dr. Liam exclaimed, “She’s my ex–wife!”
Jackson smirked. “Oh. Ex–wife.”
Liam gave up arguing and was about to enter when Jackson raised an arm to block him. “Don’t interfere with official duties. I’m not exactly gentle with my hands.”
Back inside the ward, the questioning continued.
After spilling everything they knew, the two men looked hopefully at Aria.“You’ll protect us now, right?”
Aria raised her eyes. “I’m just a normal person. How could I protect you?”
“What?” It seemed they had played them.
Aria said, “You have two options. First, you stalked and harassed someone. You go to jail for a while. Once the Wolfshade Syndicate is gone, you’ll be
safe.”
One of the men replied, “By then we’ll probably be old or dead. We’ll take the second option.”
Aria continued, “Two, you go back to the gang and gather more intel for me. Once the gang is gone, you’ll be safe.”
They refused. Going back was certain death. Jail was safer.
Aria said, “You already know the Wolfshade Syndicate wants me dead. That makes us enemies.”
Wolfshade Syndicate wanted Aria dead. To survive, she had to take them down. That was why she was gathering intel.
The two men exchanged looks. Jail might not be so bad after all. By the time they got out, maybe the gang would have forgotten them.
They said, “Alright, we’ll go to jail.”
Aria smirked. “Good boys.”
They smiled too. “Thank you for the advice, Ms. Saxon. If we remember anything else, we’ll tell you right away.”
Fryderyk stayed quiet.
The two men said urgently, “We’re done here. Let’s go to jail right now. It’s safer than the hospital.”
