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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 . ”