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Chapter 394 The Mastermind Behind The Scenes
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After the interrogation, Richie gave up the name of the person whom he was acting for–a small–time thug named Pablo Labarbera. Further investigation into this character led to the discovery of the true mastermind behind the scenes–Summer Lovestone.
When the matter was thoroughly investigated, Summer and Jasmine were still in Jacaster, while Bertram had already returned to Jeahron.
He couldn’t stay in Jacaster for long, so he had the two of them stay behind. Their task was to find an opportunity to apologize to Lenora and mend their relationship.
At that moment, the police had found out that Summer was residing in a hotel. After staking out the location and verifying her presence, they went straight to her door to apprehend her.
The case was kept under tight wraps, and Lenora stayed indoors. Thus, Summer had thought her plan was successful early on. She happily galivanted around Jacaster, eating, drinking, and having fun. When she was tired, she would return to the hotel to rest.
Upon hearing a knock at the door, she nonchalantly went to answer it. As she opened the door, she was met with the sight of two stern–faced police officers in uniform, with hotel staff standing behind them.
In that instant, Summer’s heart sank, and in reflex, she shut the door.
However, the police wasn’t going to give her such an opportunity.
They barged in directly, one person pinned Summer down, while another cuffed her hands.
“Ms. Summer Lovestone? We are the police. After an investigation, we suspect that you’re involved in a human trafficking case. We need to take you back with us for further inquiries.”
“No… I have no idea what you’re talking about! This has nothing to do with me. You better let me go immediately, or else, you’ll regret this!” Summer deliberately raised her voice to bolster her courage.
“It’s not up to you to decide whether you’re innocent or not,” the two officers said as they dragged her out
the door.
“Do you have any idea who my uncle is?” she exclaimed. “How dare you lay hands on me. He’ll make sure you regret it!”
“Even if your dad is Matthew Xenos, it wouldn’t matter, let alone your uncle!” the younger policeman
retorted.
Matthew was Zephyr’s uncle.
-Given that it involved numerous cases of human trafficking, the authorities took it extremely seriously. They even dispatched a supervisory team to handle the matter, making any personal status or identity irrelevant.
Summer’s was subsequently filled with utter despair.
What on earth was going on? My plans are flawless. How did they manage to still trace it back to me?
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As she passed the door of the neighboring room, she struggled and cried out, “Aunt Jemine, save the Aunt Jasmine!”
Upon hearing the commotion, Jasmine emerged from her room. Seeing Jasmine handcuffed and excored by the police, she bluntly asked, “What’s going on here?
“You’re Summer’s aunt? Summer is currently suspected of involvement in a human trafficking case. W need to take her back for investigation. Please don’t obstruct police business”
Jasmine paused, casting a surprised glance at Summer
Summer’s eyes flickered as she pleaded, “Aunt Jasmine, I have no idea what they’re talking about. This human trafficking matter has nothing to do with me. You must save me…
After knowing Summer for such a long time, Jasmine knew her like the back of her hand.
She could tell at a glance that Summer was lying, but now wasn’t the time to discuss that
Jasmine stepped forward, asserting, “Summer has always been sensible, how could she possibly do such a thing? I demand to see your credentials and arrest warrant!”
The young police officer flashed his badge and paperwork. “Excuse me, could you please move aside.
Jasmine snatched it away and tore it up. “Your ID is fake, and so is this arrest warrant. Do you think I don’t know what a police badge looks like? I don’t know what you’re trying to achieve by impersonating the police, but if you’re smart, you’ll release Summer immediately. Otherwise, I’m really going to call the cops!”
Many of the surrounding guests watched on, unaware of what was really happening.
The young police officer hadn’t anticipated Jasmine to be so audacious. He exchanged a glance with his senior, picked up his badge, and sternly warned, “Madam, I’m warning you, if you dare to obstruct us from doing our job again, it will be considered as obstruction of justice! You think you’re a big deal just because you’ve got some connections? Even if God himself showed up today, I’d still take this person away!”
With that, regardless of what Jasmine said next, the two of them paid her no mind. They brushed past Jasmine and took Summer away with them.
Jasmine immediately caught up and grabbed hold of the young policeman, preventing them from leaving She shouted, “Everyone, look! A bunch of loan sharks are pretending to be police officers in broad daylight, trying to take my niece away. Is there any justice left in this world? The debt was her father’s, not hers. Whoever owes you money, go find them! Don’t take my niece away!”
The entire hotel lobby was filled with Summer’s wailing, attracting a crowd of onlookers.
Jasmine was impeccably dressed in a ladies‘ suit jacket and a matching skirt, with a cape draped over her shoulders. Her hair was meticulously styled, and her exquisite attire exuded an aura of sophistication. At first glance, she was clearly a woman of stature.
When a respectable individual caused a scene on the spot, it easily gained the public’s trust.
Many were misled by Jasmine and began disparaging the two police officers.
The young policeman, in a fit of anger, pushed Jasming away. “Get lost.” He warned her once more, “Don’t
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An older man couldn’t stand it anymore. Stepping forward, he exclaimed, “You guys are acting like gangsters! This is too much, if someone owes you money, go find them! Why are you targeting a young girl? Look at how scared she is, and you’re even pretending to be cops. I’ve already called the police!”
“She has misled you. We are the police, and we have apprehended her because she’s a suspect in a crime.”
“What did she do wrong?”
“Human trafficking.”
“Human trafficking?” The older man seemed to have heard something amusing. “I think you’re the one planning to sell her off, isn’t it?”
The police officer was rendered speechless.
Jasmine knew that Summer probably had gotten herself into really deep trouble. If she was taken away by the police and charges were pressed, it would be all over for her.
She had to exhaust all means to keep Summer there, even going as far as arranging for her to leave the country overnight.
Jasmine was adamantly pulling and tugging, refusing to let the police take Summer away. A few other “good samaritans” stepped in to intervene, leaving the two police officers feeling particularly overwhelmed.
The young officer retorted angrily, “Didn’t you call the police? Then wait for them to arrive and let them verify our identities. As long as they confirm that we’re genuine, you’ll all be in trouble!”
The older man and the other samaritans exchanged glances, not daring to speak anymore.
Can they really be actual police officers?
Seeing that the bystanders didn’t dare to intervene, Jasmine loudly exclaimed, “This is their trick. They’re trying to scare you off!”
Meanwhile, she subtly signaled toward the crowd.
Suddenly, a burly man burst out and tackled the older police officer, cursing, “It’s you loan sharks who have ruined my family! I’m going to teach you a lesson today!”
If Lenora had been present, she would have recognized the burly man as one of the individuals who had previously kidnapped her and Harrietta, compelling them to apologize to Donovan at the hospital.
The older cop was caught off guard, while the younger officer hesitated for a moment, then quickly rushed to pull the burly man off his colleague.
In a split second, Jasmine grabbed Summer and they quickly took off running.
In response, the young police officer immediately gave chase. However, the older man and a good samaritan blocked his path, preventing him from proceeding. “Didn’t you say we should wait for the police?” they questioned.
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The young officer’s face had turned red in anger. “By the time the police arrive, the suspect would have long since fled!”
“What’s going on? Who called the police?”
At that moment, three uniform–clad police officers arrived.
