The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 85

That phrase—"need her to answer some questions"—exploded like thunder in the tranquil afternoon of the Langford estate.

Sitting in her car, watching the police cruiser and the two imposing figures in dark blue through the window, Lyra's heart skipped a beat before hammering wildly against her ribs. Her fingertips turned instantly to ice, a violent shudder shooting straight up her spine.

The police... looking for Lydia? Questioning her?

About what? It could only be about last night! Caleb! Evelyn!

That woman... did she actually dare to call the cops?!

Lyra's first thought was absolute disbelief. In her mind, Evelyn was docile, enduring, even a bit pathetic. When a woman like that faced this kind of scandal, wasn't she supposed to swallow her pride, hide the bruises, and desperately cover it up to avoid further humiliation? How did she have the nerve? What gave her the right? Wasn't she terrified of blowing this out of proportion, ruining her own reputation, and losing her last shred of dignity?

But the flashing lights of the squad car and the grim faces of the officers coldly told her the truth: Evelyn had absolutely dared. And she moved incredibly fast!

The butler was clearly panicked. Through the iron gates, his voice cracked. "O-Officers, there must be some kind of misunderstanding. Our Ms. Lydia is..."

"We'll find out if it's a misunderstanding once we investigate." The lead officer, a man in his forties with a square jaw and piercing eyes, spoke in a strictly professional tone that carried undeniable authority. "Please cooperate with our work and ask Ms. Lydia to step out. Otherwise, we can go in and find her ourselves."

The butler turned around, looking helplessly toward the main house, then casting a quick glance at the sedan parked in the driveway.

Lyra knew she couldn't hide any longer. Taking a deep breath to force down the raging storm of panic in her chest, she pushed the car door open and stepped out. Her heels clicked sharply and steadily against the stone pavement. Quickly arranging her features into an expression of polite surprise and concern, she walked gracefully toward the gate.

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