Ben turned around and left.
Jared picked up the phone. He hesitated about whether to call Amber or text her. Finally, he decided on texting her: Ben is on his way sending those two to the police station. Just wait for a little longer.
Amber was sitting on a bench in the waiting hall of the police station. Feeling the vibration through her purse, she took out her phone and checked it.
A smile appeared on her face after seeing the message. She typed: Got it. Thank you.
Jared replied: No worries. By the way, I've also sorted them out for you.
Sorted them out?
Amber was a little shocked: What did you do to them?
Jared: You'll see.
Sensing that Jared intentionally kept her guessing, Amber pursed her lips and put the phone away.
If he didn't answer the first time she asked the question, then there was no need to pester him again.
At this time, a familiar voice sounded from not far away.
Raising her eyebrows, Amber looked up and saw Chloe talking to a policewoman.
The policewoman was seemingly scolding Chloe judging by the way Chloe nodded and groveled.
Seeing that Chloe was wearing her own clothes and not in that orange jumpsuit, Amber knew that Chloe was released from custody.
Amber was just here to report a case. She didn't expect that she would run into the scene of Chloe regaining her freedom.
But wasn't Chloe sentenced to 20 days' custody?
It hadn't been 20 days yet. Was she offered an early release?
Amber was still wondering as she walked towards them.
The clip-clop of Amber's high heels drew their attention.
The two stopped talking and turned to look at Amber.
At the sight of Amber walking her way, Chloe's expression changed. She quickly hid behind the policewoman as if hiding from some scary monster.
The corner of Amber's lips twitched.
What was with that move?
Was Chole scared of her?
"Miss Reed," the policewoman glanced at Chloe and greeted Amber.
Amber nodded in response, "Hi, Officer Judy. Just thought I might ask. Is Miss Mendez's custody over?"
Hearing that, the policewoman knew why Amber came. She answered, smiling, "Yes. Miss Mendez saved a prisoner who had a heart attack. That was a deed of merit, so we offered her an early release."
"Deed of merit?" Amber was surprised. She glanced sideways at Chole, who was still hiding behind the policewoman, and said in shock, "Wow, I didn't know you are the kind of person who will help others."
"But I am!" With the policewoman between them, Chloe stuck her head out and retorted boldly.
Amber gave her a cold smile. "Oh, really? You were arrested twice because you were plotting against me. I don't believe you are that kind."
She stared at Chole.
Chole shifted her gaze, a little intimidated by Amber's stare.
Amber had a keen eye.
Indeed, Chole didn't save that prisoner out of kindness. She just wanted to get out of custody earlier.
Chole got to know about the "deed of merit" policy last time she was in custody. The prisoner with one deed of merit could be offered an early release. She waited for so long before she encountered this fellow prisoner who had a heart attack. Therefore, she couldn't possibly give up that precious opportunity. After driving away another prisoner who also wanted an early release, she saved this prisoner herself.
Chole didn't think that Amber could see through her intention that easily.
So, Amber knew she didn't save this prisoner out of kindness, so what? Amber couldn't deny the fact that she actually saved that prisoner!
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