Chapter 340: Chapter 332: No One Is Allowed to Bully Maiden Parker

Uncle Mason is the Chief Officer?

The air inside the police station seemed to freeze. Everyone was so shocked by the sudden turn of events that they were left speechless.

Emily Parker stared blankly at Uncle Mason. No, now she should call him the Chief Officer.

She never imagined that this elder, who always quietly visited the small clinic, would turn out to be the highest leader of the country.

Charles Smith’s expression became extremely grim, his gaze darting back and forth between the Chief Officer and Emily, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t comprehend how Emily could know the Chief Officer, and their relationship seemed anything but ordinary.

“This… is the Chief Officer?”

Deputy Director Charles Pond felt his legs go weak, his voice trembling uncontrollably.

He wished he could slap himself a few times; he had actually thought of putting handcuffs on the Chief Officer just now.

The officers present all looked at each other in dismay.

The newly appointed Chief Officer was known to act low-key and rarely appeared in front of the media; who would have thought he would show up here in plain work clothes?

“Is this how your police station conducts investigations?”

The Chief Officer spoke coldly, his brows clouded with anger, “Calling me an old hooligan, and even wanting to lay hands on Maiden Parker?”

His sharp gaze swept over Deputy Director Charles Pond’s pale face, “If I hadn’t been here today, would you have forcibly interrogated a pregnant woman?”

Deputy Director Charles Pond trembled all over, unable to utter a single word.

“Sister Sophie Parker, what are you all talking about?”

Amelia Willow still hadn’t reacted, tugging persistently at Sophie Parker’s sleeve, “He was the one who hit Charles Pond, you must let the Secretary-General…”

“Shut up!”

Sophie Parker sternly admonished, her exquisite makeup unable to conceal the panic on her face.

She quickly walked up to the Chief Officer, barely managing a smile: “Officer, this is all a misunderstanding. These youngsters are just being ignorant and offended you.”

At this moment, Charles Smith finally came to his senses and hurriedly introduced, “Chief Officer, this is Sophie Parker, the daughter of Henry Parker, whom I mentioned to you before.”

The daughter of Henry Parker?

Isn’t that?

Uncle Mason’s expression visibly froze. He carefully scrutinized Sophie Parker, his serious face showing a rare hint of complex emotions.

“You’ve grown so big?” he murmured softly, as if talking to himself. After a long while, he sighed, “Fine, for your sake, I won’t hold the girl responsible. But…”

His gaze, as sharp as a knife, turned to the Pond parents and Charles Pond, and the three of them immediately turned ashen.

“Charles Pond deliberately damaged other people’s property and falsely accused others; he must be severely punished.” The Chief Officer’s voice brooked no doubt, “I will have the relevant departments thoroughly investigate this matter.”

The Pond parents nearly collapsed to the ground upon hearing this. They never imagined that their son’s impulsive behavior would cause such a huge problem.

Not only could they not save their son this time, but even the Pond Family might be completely ruined.

Sophie Parker stood to the side, her heart in turmoil.

She hadn’t expected Emily to be unscathed while the Pond Family fell into such bad luck!

How could Emily’s luck be so good!

She recalled taking Adam Willow to the Capital Stadium, hoping to meet the Chief Officer but came up empty-handed. Yet Emily, whom she always looked down upon, had long known the Chief Officer and even received his protection.

“Maiden Parker, are you alright?” The Chief Officer turned toward Emily, his tone significantly softer.

He looked at Emily’s protruding belly with concern, “Do you need to go to the hospital for a check-up?”

Emily shook her head, forcing a smile: “I’m fine, thank you.”

Her gaze inadvertently swept over Sophie Parker, finding Sophie glaring at her with eyes full of jealousy and resentment.

The malice in those eyes sent a chill down Emily’s spine.

Just then, a commotion erupted outside the police station.

Several uniformed officers hurried in, led by the head of the Security Department.

“Chief Officer!” Minister Zhang respectfully saluted, “We have already begun investigating the relevant suspects as per your instructions.”

Uncle Mason remained silent.

Minister Zhang turned to Deputy Director Charles Pond, his expression darkening, “Deputy Director Charles Pond, you are to immediately step down and accept investigation.”

Deputy Director Charles Pond looked ashen, his legs buckling as he directly knelt on the ground.

The Chief Officer nodded, then looked at Emily, “Maiden Parker, I’ll have someone send you home to rest. I promise to give you an explanation for this matter.”

His tone carried an unquestionable authority, yet also a paternal kindness. Emily nodded gratefully and slowly walked out with Cedric Shaw supporting her.

As she passed Sophie Parker, Emily noticed Sophie’s fingers gripping the hem of her clothes tightly, her knuckles turning white.

But she didn’t pause, merely walked past calmly.

Outside the police station, the evening sun cast its afterglow on the street. Emily took a deep breath, feeling the tightness in her chest ease a little.

Outside the police station, dusk was deepening. Emily stood on the steps, the cool evening breeze brushing her pale cheeks. She gathered her coat around her, her fingers unconsciously touching her protruding abdomen.

“Attorney Shaw,” she spoke softly, her voice trembling slightly, “is there any new progress on the investigation of Carlos’s air crash?”

Cedric Shaw was silent for a moment, then took a file from his briefcase. Under the dim street lamp, he saw Emily’s slender fingers tremble slightly as she took the file.

“I’ve used all my connections,” he carefully picked his words, “I can only confirm one thing, there was indeed Carlos on the helicopter that crashed that day.”

His words were like a blunt knife, piercing deeply into Emily’s heart. She bit her lower lip until she tasted blood.

“Fell from the sky…” Cedric Shaw turned his face away mercifully, “The possibility of survival…”

“I know.” Emily interrupted him, her voice as light as a sigh.

After a long silence, Emily suddenly spoke, “Attorney Shaw, may I trouble you with one more thing.” She took out a sealed bag from her purse, “Can you find a way to get a… sample of the body? I want to send it to Sterling Research Institute for DNA comparison.”

Cedric Shaw’s pupils contracted slightly. The Sterling Research Institute was a top international gene testing institution, but could it really bring any breakthrough?

“Miss Parker,” he hesitated, “the police are already doing a DNA comparison.”

“I know.” Emily clenched the sealed bag in her hand, her knuckles whitening, “But that body is burned beyond recognition, what if…”

What if that’s not Carlos? This thought grew wildly like weeds in her heart. Even if there was only a one in a million chance, she had to hold on to it.

Cedric Shaw looked at her stubborn profile and finally nodded, “I’ll do my best.”

A black sedan slowly approached, stopping in front of Emily.

Attorney Shaw turned back into the police station and moments later returned with a sample, handing it to Emily.

“Thank you, Attorney Shaw,” Emily said softly.

As night deepened, the city’s neon lights began to flicker. Emily leaned against the car window, her mind hazy, once again seeing Carlos’s gentle smile.