Chapter 148 Don''t Try To Drag Me Down


    Wilbur stood frozen, cigarette dangling between his fingers, as he watched Arion stride past him.


    The reality of the situation finally jolted him into action, and he scrambled after his superior, his voice brimming with conviction. "Chief Hoffman, this case is extraordinary. We could finally apprehend Brevard after three years on the run. I just need authorization from higher up..."


    His words trailed off as he entered the room, witnessing an unexpected scene. Arion was personally removing Corrine''s handcuffs, his face softened with genuine concern as he spoke. “Corrine, my dear niece, I deeply regret myte arrival. You must have been through so much."


    The officers fell silent, and Wilbur remained rooted at the doorway, his mind struggling to process the revtion. Arion was Corrine''s uncle?


    The truth was more nuanced. While not Corrine''s biological uncle, Arion was Jules


    uncle by blood.


    In her youth, Jules often brought Corrine to the Hoffman residence, and over time, they had warmly embraced her as family.


    This led to Corrine naturally addressing Arion as "Uncle Arion" alongside Jules.


    While most people coveted connections to the Hoffman family, Arion considered Corrine''s familial acknowledgment a profound honor-not for political gain, but because she represented the heart of both Carl and the entire Ford family.


    Corrine massaged her freed wrist, offering Arion a warm smile. "Did Jules inform you?"


    Arion''s expression transformed instantly, panic flickering across his features. "What? Jules knows you''re here?"


    If Jules knew, then the news would surely reach the ears of Jayden-Arion''s brother-inw. The thought of his brother-inw''s knowledge meant potential chaos for his


    police station, especially given how deeply the Ford family members cherished Corrine.


    A thoughtful look crossed Corrine''s face as she observed Arion''s distress.


    If Jules hadn''t alerted him, who had?


    Her contemtion was interrupted by an urgent announcement from outside. "Chief, Mr. Jayden Ford has arrived."


    Arion''s eyebrow twitched violently-his worst fears materializing.


    Afterposing himself, he turned to Corrine with a carefully crafted smile. "Corrine, would you apany me?"


    She nodded, and they exited the interrogation room together.


    As they passed Wilbur, Arion shot him a stern re. "You''reing too. You created this mess, and you''ll help resolve it!"


    He refused to shoulder the burden alone.


    Wilbur remained bewildered by the situation.


    The illegal transaction case involving Corrine seemed straightforward surely connections couldn''t override clear evidence?


    In Arion''s office, Jayden reclined on a ck sofa, legs crossed with elegant indifference, a lit cigarette held between his slender fingers.


    As footsteps approached, he raised his gaze, his sharp eyes piercing through the atmosphere with such intensity that Arion involuntarily caught his breath.


    Despite their connection as brothers-inw and Arion''s seniority, Jayden''s presence never failed to instill a profound sense of trepidation.


    Arion hesitated before forcing a smile. "Minister Ford, surely such a minor matter didn''t warrant your personal attention."


    "Tell me what happened." Jayden extinguished his cigarette, his casual nce toward Wilbur carrying an arctic chill that sent shivers down thetter''s spine.


    Arion turned to Wilbur with a re. "Well? Exin yourself!"