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Chapter 257
Chapter 257
Chapter 257 Announcing the Divorce
Upon entering the police station, I was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. This hurdle was over.
Considering that the police still needed to deal with the Hinton family outside, I, being in the station,
naturally couldn’t interfere.
Because I knew what was coming next, all I could do was let them proceed and patiently wait.
That night, I didn’t sleep a wink.
The next morning, Captain Lucas arrived very early. Upon seeing him, I couldn’t help but ask, “Captain
Lucas, what’s the situation outside
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Captain Lucas shook his head slightly, looking at me and said, “The situation at the police station is
okay. The reporters didn’t find you outside, and someone from the police department privately informed
them that you were indeed in the police station. So, the reporters outside have already withdrawn.
However, things might not be so good with the Hinton Group and the Conner Group. The rumors about
you murdering and hiding bodies are getting worse. So far, Henry’s autopsy hasn’t found any strong
evidence to prove that you are not the murderer. Therefore, if we can’t find strong evidence, even if we
release you due to insufficient evidence, both the police station and the Hinton family, as well as you,
will be under severe attack. As for the Conner Group, you should know better than me, you might not
be able to stand anymore.”
I felt suffocated in my heart, how could I not know the consequences? Not to mention that the Conner
Group had just started to recover, now with this mess, I’m afraid even if I had three heads and six arms,
I
couldn’t handle it. Instead, I might drag the Hinton family down with
1.
There was no compelling evidence to be found regarding Henry’s death, and I couldn’t prove my
innocence either. This matter seemed to have reached a complete deadlock in an instant.
After a moment of silence, I looked at Captain Lucas and said, “Can I contact people outside? I have
some things to explain.”
Hearing me say this, Captain Lucas spoke up, “Is it Mr. Hinton?”
I shook my head, continuing, “Not him, it’s the people from the Conner Group. Can you help me get in
touch? I’d like to meet them.”
Hearing this, Captain Lucas nodded and agreed.
At noon, I finally got my wish and met Cory.
In just one night, Cory’s hair had grown a bit. Seeing me, he quickly spoke up, “Miss, what on earth is
going on? How did we get involved in a murder and body hiding situation?”
I hadn’t told him about many things in the past, but now that Alexander was gone, I had no choice but
to tell him everything.
After listening, he said angrily, “The Conner family really raised an ungrateful wretch. Your father didn’t
let her into the Conner Group back then, it seems he was thoughtful.”
I gradually realized later that my father was wary of Ashley. Ashley had not interned at the Conner
Group for many years after graduation, –and she had not handled any affairs related to the Conner
Group. At
that time, I thought it was because my father loved her and didn’t want her to suffer. Now it seems that
my father probably had reservations about her early on.
These things, they have all passed now.
I sighed slightly, looking at Cory, I said, “Cory, you’ve seen the situation now, the Conner Group may
not be able to hold on any longer. Once I’m convicted of murder, the Conner Group will definitely not be
able to continue. I know, the Conner Group is what my father worked hard for most of his life, I’m sorry
that I don’t have the ability to protect it.”
Looking at me, Cory was also helpless, saying, “Don’t blame yourself for this. Someone deliberately
wanted to harm you. Besides, the Conner Group was already on the verge of collapse. If it weren’t for
the funds you were suspected of embezzling, it probably wouldn’t have lasted until now. You’ve done
your best.”
Having said so much, I took a deep breath, looked at him and said, “Cory, I asked you to come today
because I want you to help me with something.”
With a serious expression, Cory said, “Tell me, what needs to be done, I’ll handle it.”
“Find a major media outlet and announce that Walter and I have
divorced,” I said. “The divorce agreement is in the drawer of my office. You can take it out, take a
picture and provide it to the media.” After that, I continued, “Try to disassociate me from the Hinton
family as much as possible.”
Cory paused, confused, “Why? At a time like this, with the protection. of the Hinton family, you could at
least be safe in the police station, maybe even hold out until the truth is revealed. Isn’t announcing it
now like sentencing yourself to death?”
Knowing that Cory was considering my feelings, I looked at him and smiled, “The impact on the Hinton
family has already been significant. Besides, I have indeed divorced him. Now, it’s just about revealing
the
truth. There’s absolutely no need for the Hinton family to be dragged down by me at this point.”