Chapter 178
Chapter 178:
Nearly everyone in Douburgh knew Rupert.
He was the head of the Benton family, the most powerful family in Douburgh, as well as the president of Benton Group. He was highly esteemed.
Finley flicked a glance in the direction of the confession room and replied, “Both she and Cathy are giving their statements p>
Rupert had always been a calm and composed man. This was the first time Finley had seen him so worried.
Annabel seemed to be very important to him.
Hearing this, Rupert said frostily, “Let’s go and take a look p>
Heather, who was standing behind Rupert, was flabbergasted.
Annabel and Cathy were giving statements?
Why?
Did that mean Annabel was fine?
What the hell had Nina done? Why had she not taken advantage of such a good opportunity to kill Annabel?
The chief of the police station approached Rupert and said respectfully, “Mr. Benton, this way, please p>
Rupert walked to the door of the confession room with measured steps and spotted Annabel sitting there composedly.
A policewoman sat across from her, recording her statement.
“Annabel.” Rupert walked into the room. His eyes shone with concern as he asked, “Are you all right p>
Looking up, Annabel ignored Rupert and looked at Heather instead, who was standing behind him.
So, Rupert was indeed with Heather last night.
Annabel’s heart clenched painfully.
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She looked away from them indifferently and asked sarcastically, “What? Did you want me to be in trouble p>
Rupert was stunned.
He could clearly feel the anger radiating from her.
Did this woman blame him for not reaching Lover Lake on time?
Indeed, if he had gone there today, this incident would not have taken place. He would never have allowed Annabel to go to such a remote place, let alone let anyone harm her.
“That’s not what I meant,” Rupert explained patiently.
Annabel dropped her gaze and ignored him.
Rupert narrowed his eyes slightly and shifted his attention to the policewoman who was recording Annabel’s statement. He asked icily, “What are you doing right now p>
“I’ve just finished recording her statement,” the policewoman answered instantly.
The person who was accompanied by the chief of the police station had to be an important figure.
Rupert nodded and asked, “Can my fiancee leave now p>