Rise Of The Disrespected Trillionaire Heir

TWENTY NINE – HOW IT HAPPENED

“Are you trying to tell me, deputy, that a heavily guarded criminal simply broke from his cuffs and killed a bunch of detectives? Do you realise how stupid that sounds?” Luke asked through gritted teeth.

The deputy locked his jaw.

“Information reaching me has it that they stopped for a restroom break and the kidnapper faked a seizure. They had to free him so he didn’t end up hurting himself with the sharp edges of the handcuffs. Before they realised it was all staged, he’d already gone for Marshall, the officer closest to him.

He shot Marshall point blank in the head with his gun. Connor tried to step in but he was shot as well. He died on his way to the hospital.”

Luke could not believe his ears.

“And the criminal? Where is he?”

After a silent beat, the deputy said.

“He shot himself. He’s dead.”

“Fuck!” Luke exclaimed, pacing to the other end of the room. Behind him, Nina’s mother gasped in pure horror.

A few seconds later, Luke felt someone grab his shirt from behind.

“Are you a cri