My extraordinary wife novel (Ashlyn and Lucas) novel Chapter 1101

Chapter 1101 Reinvestigation

“What's so important that you must see me today, Old Mr. Oates? Is there something you want to discuss with me?” the president asked as he rubbed his temples.

The Oates family might have declined recently, but he had to admit they still possessed a strong foundation.

Therefore, the president made sure to talk to Nelson respectfully.

“Well, it's like this...” Nelson said before being struck by a violent coughing fit. “I-It's about Lake City.”

The president immediately raised an eyebrow. “Lake City? Are you also here because of what happened to James Field?”

Nelson, who was gearing up to play the sympathy card with a bout of severe coughing, suddenly froze. “Mr. President, what do you mean by that...?”

What did he mean by “also?”

The president sighed. “Please head home, Old Mr. Oates.”

Upon hearing that, Nelson became anxious. What? I haven't even settled the matter! How can I go back now?

“I'm not going back. James Field is a good man. He just got—”

“I know. This matter needs to be reinvestigated. Although he's currently in custody, he hasn't been convicted yet,” the president interrupted, his gaze tinged with helplessness. “However, if we reopened the case, the chances of success would be pretty slim. The evidence of his crime is irrefutable, and the possibility of overturning the case is—”

“Mr. President, what did you just say?” Nelson blurted out. Huh? I haven't even pleaded for James yet. Why is the president already preparing to reopen the investigation?

“I said we need to reinvestigate,” the president said. When he noticed Nelson's stunned expression, he couldn't help but laugh. Oh, come on. I'm not a heartless man. Even though running a country is exhausting, I, too, wish for more honest and upright officials in this world.

“Thank you, Mr. President... Thank you.” Nelson exclaimed as he heaved a sigh of relief. “That's good to hear. I hope there will be a good outcome.”

At the same time, an image of Ashlyn's beautiful face surfaced in his mind. Ah... This news would make her happier, wouldn't it? She and that kid from the Nolan family have been running themselves ragged for James' case... It's been hard on them.

“Mr. President, why have you decided to reinvestigate this case?” Nelson asked out of curiosity. After all, he had heard that the president's stance was firm and unchanging, so what was with the sudden change?