Chapter 461 Threw Up
Amelia did not ask the suspect too many questions. After another two questions, she came out and saw a middle-aged man with a beer belly sucking up to Oscar.
“Mommy!” Anthony, who was on Oscar’s lap, saw Amelia and reached out to her.
Amelia carried Anthony and said, “Oscar, who is this?”
When that middle-aged man saw her, he was mesmerized and nearly forgot that Oscar was next to him.
Oscar’s gaze turned cold, and he deliberately spoke loudly. “Amelia, this is Chief Gardner. He heard that you have been threatened and rushed here all the way.”
Will instantly regained his senses.
Amelia smiled politely at him and offered a handshake. “Chief Gardner, nice to meet you. I’m Amelia.”
“I’ve always heard that Mr. Clinton’s wife is an extremely charming woman. Now that I see you in person, the rumors are true. You’re indeed a beauty. Together with Mr. Clinton, the both of you look like a match made in heaven.” Both of Will’s hands were holding on to Amelia’s hand. The touch of her skin made it impossible for him to let go.
Oscar’s face darkened immediately. He cleared his throat, and Will snapped out of it quickly. Worried that Oscar might be angry with him, he released Amelia’s hand and smiled awkwardly.
“Mr. Clinton, my subordinates will interrogate the suspect. We’ll look into every single detail. Once we find out who the mastermind is, we will have them arrested and locked up,” said Will sincerely.
“I shall thank you in advance, Chief Gardner. Once you have the mastermind in custody, I’ll treat everyone in the station to a meal,” responded Oscar.
“If Mr. Clinton is treating us, I’m sure everyone will attend. I doubt anybody in Tayhaven will dare to turn down an invitation from you, Mr. Clinton,” Will groveled.
Oscar said humbly, “I’m just a small-time businessman and a common citizen. I’m nothing compared to an official like yourself, Chief Gardner.”
Despite what Oscar had said, Will dared not utter anything. The power of the Clintons had already gotten as high as the military. Even the army had to give Oscar their due respect. A low-ranking chief like himself would certainly not dare to put on airs in front of Oscar.
Will laughed. “Mr. Clinton is such a joker. How can I be comparable to you?”
Oscar chuckled slightly before saying, “Chief Gardner, our son has yet to have his dinner. Let me take the two of them for their meal. As for my wife’s issue, I shall leave it in your good hands.”
“It’s already so late, and all of you haven’t eaten yet? Then, Mr. Clinton, you better go ahead. I’ll get someone to interrogate the suspect. Don’t worry about it. I should be able to get some results within a day.”
They chatted briefly before Oscar left the police station with Amelia and Anthony.
Once they were in the car, Oscar asked, “Did you recognize that person?”
Amelia was sitting in the backseat with Anthony on her lap. She shook her head and said, “I don’t know the suspect. As for the mastermind, I couldn’t recall anyone I know based on his descriptions.”
Oscar’s face fell. “Don’t worry. Chief Gardner will investigate this matter thoroughly.”
“Did you ask him to come here?”
Oscar answered casually, “I called him specially.”
Amelia looked at her son and said, “Tony, see how nice Daddy treats me. The moment someone bullied me, your daddy immediately taught the person a lesson. Your daddy is an invincible hero. With him around, we will be safe and sound.”
Anthony stood up and looked at Oscar. He turned back to Amelia and agreed by nodding his head. “Big Meanie is a hero, but he is still not as good as Daddy. But, since Mommy likes him, I will like Big Meanie more. Whoever treats Mommy well is a good person.”
Both Oscar and Amelia could not help but laugh out loud.
Anthony seemed pleased too. He continued with gusto, “Mommy, I’ll finish that Big Meanie who bullied you for you.”
Amelia pulled her son into her arms and kissed his cheeks. “My good son, you’re so adorable. I want you to be by my side always.”
Anthony leaned in her embrace and said, “Mommy, I like you a lot. You are my favorite person. Not even Daddy.”
Amelia’s heart was about to melt. With such a lovable son by her side, no obstacles were unsurmountable.
Oscar was not driving in the direction of their home. Amelia noticed that and asked, “Oscar, where are we going? Aren’t we heading home?”
“Tony has been back for a while now, but we haven’t brought him to the amusement park yet. Since tomorrow is a weekend, I thought we could take him there.” With his hands on the steering wheel, he turned around and asked Anthony when the traffic lights turned red, “Tony, shall we go to the amusement park, or do you want to go somewhere else?”
The little boy’s eyes widened with interest, and he asked excitedly, “Big Meanie, can I really go anywhere I want to?”
Oscar nodded.
“Then, I want to take the roller coaster,” proclaimed Anthony loudly.
Oscar was taken aback.
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