Drowning Him In Regret novel Chapter 76

Chapter 76 Bad News

Back home, Jude went straight to the guest room without giving me a chance to speak. I knew this meant he didn’t want to talk about it anymore.

He had always been like this in school. Whenever something came up that he didn’t want to talk about, he’d first process it alone, then come back with a solution.

I’ve never liked his silent treatment. But at most, he’d only give me such treatment a night.

I didn’t bother with him. Since we were home anyway, I packed some clothes and decided to stay at a hotel for a few days. At least until I wrapped up the Elitara Group case.

I didn’t expect just as Jude drove me to the office the next day, the police showed up.

“Mrs. Ada Carson, we need you to come with us to assist in an investigation regarding the disappearance of Bethany.” The officer spoke with a blank expression. I stared at him in shock.

“Bethany is missing?” I clearly saw what looked like her account still posting smear campaigns against me yesterday. Yet, she went missing today.

The officer nodded. “Her family already reported it. She’s been missing for 48 hours with no contact at all.”

“What does that have to do with my wife? She has an alibi for the entire 48 hours.” Jude shielded me tightly behind him, not letting the officers get any closer.

The police officer looked at him seriously. “Mr. Carson, your wife is a key suspect. We ask for your cooperation.”

Jude still wanted to argue, but more and more colleagues had gathered to watch. I quickly tapped his arm.

I said, “The officer said it’s just an investigation. I’ll go with them. Tell everyone to get back to work. It’s fine.”

Jude didn’t want to let go, but I gave him a look, and he reluctantly released me.

“I’ll go with you…” Before he could finish, Veronica rushed over. “Mr. Carson, there’s something urgent you need to deal with right now.”

She looked flustered, and when she saw the police taking me, her eyes filled with fear.

Inudged Jude. “This is important. Go. I’ll be fine, I’ll come find you once it’s done.”

Only then did Jude hurry away with Veronica, and I followed the police officer to the police station.

Once they stated the time of Bethany’s disappearance, I provided a corresponding alibi.

I said, “Officers, this really has nothing to do with me. I’ve been working non–stop recently. And there’s nothing worth blackmailing her for.”

Bethany was the one trying to extort money from Vivian, so she obviously wasn’t rich enough for someone to kidnap her.

The officer frowned, then pulled out a photo and asked me to identify it. “Do you know this person?”

I looked closely, shook my head, then hesitated and nodded. “I think I’ve seen him somewhere, but I can’t recall exactly.”

“Good. This is the person who kidnapped Bethany! You hired him. Now tell us where she is!” The officer suddenly raised his voice. But I was even more confused.

I had seen the man before. But I really couldn’t place when or where. And what did he have to do with Bethany?

I said, “I’m sorry. I don’t know him. You should investigate him instead. Maybe he held a grudge against her or got paid by someone else?”

At that point, I knew I had to tell the truth. I genuinely didn’t know the guy.

The police tried to pressure me further, but I started analyzing the situation logically.

Bethany might appear to have a grudge against me and Jude, but all her posts were fake. I’d be cleared soon.

She kept targeting me. If I sued her, she’d definitely end up in jail. So why would I go to the trouble of kidnapping her?

Of course, the police had thought of that too, but they claimed to have hard evidence.

The officer said, “Ada, stop playing games. We have proof! This man met you several times at your company’s café and at a hotel. You even gave him money.”

“Impossible.” I denied it flatly. I barely had enough money myself. Jebutant give someone else my money.

Successfully unlocked!

Then the officer pulled out an evidence bag. I instantly recognized wh

inside. “You recognize these?”

The officer’s tone turned even more serious. “We’ve confirmed that these are all pieces of jewelry either bought for you by Jude or ones you bought yourself.”

“You didn’t give him cash, but he pawned off these items for 100 thousand dollars. And you still want to say you knew

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