My Ex-husband Begs Me Back
Chapter 902: In Control

Chapter 902: In Control

Preston remained calm and replied, "So it was the Hance City policecalling; I thought it was a telemarketing call.”

His response posed no loopholes, and the police couldn't question himon this.

The police continued, "Mr. Walker, we would like to talk to you aboutthe Hance City Museum project. You were serving as the project'spartner under the name Benjamin Baxter, right?"

Preston's identity was exposed directly, but he showed no surprise. Inthe age of the internet, it was easy for netizens to dig up information.He calmly confirmed, "Yes."

"Do you know a architect named Louise in the project?”

"Yes."

“Is Louise's death related to you?"

Preston raised his gaze to the officer asking the question, maintaininghis calm demeanor, "Can I choose not to answer this question? Sincemy lawyer is not present, anything I say might be used against me."Preston's reply was met with understanding, and the police didn't forcehim to answer.

The police asked further, "Mr. Walker, do you know Sean?"

“Yes, my former secretary, but he no longer works for me." Prestonanswered truthfully.

The police continued, "Sean posted a video online. Have you seen it?""What video?" Preston shook his head lightly, "I've been busy lately andhaven't had time to follow the happenings in Hance. Could you tell meabout the video?"

The police looked at him skeptically, but Preston's reaction remainedcalm and composed, not giving away any hint of concern or panic. Thepolice then handed him the phone with the video.

Throughout the viewing, Preston's expression remained neutral. Afterwatching it, he casually said, "Sean was suspected by the Hance'spolice in relation to Louise's death. Wasn't he missing for a while?Wasn't Hance's police investigating him? Now that he posted thisvideo, don't the police plan to take any action?"

Preston's successive questions left the two officers puzzled. Theycouldn't replace any loopholes in his reasoning.

He looked at Sean's image frozen in the video and said indifferently,"What is Sean trying to convey with this video? Did you come herebecause of this video?"

"Sean's video clears him of any involvement in Louise's death. Hance'spolice have already investigated, and the case has nothing to do withhim. Now, many netizens are questioning you due to the video. Do youhave anything to say about it?"

"Questioning me?" Preston chuckled lightly, "That's too unjust, isn't it? Ihope both of you and the police can treat me fairly. You can't letinnocent people bear the consequences of baseless rumors andaccusations, right?"

Preston's innocent expression left the police unsure of how to respond.They had come to investigate Preston, but he had cleverly turned thetables on them.

They exchanged glances and then followed up, "So, Mr. Walker, youmean you have no connection at all with Louise's deat, the content ofSean's video and the suspicions of netizens?"

"Of course not. How could any of this be related to me? I am a law-abiding citizen and won't cross any legal boundaries. I am getting readyto get married and welcome my child into this world. I won't resort toany means to stop the spread of these rumors and negativity online. Ileave everything to the police to handle, as I trust them."

Preston's words conveyed his stance clearly. He hinted that he wouldn'ttake advantage of his power to interfere with the matter. He would letthe police handle everything and grant him justice.

How could someone like him commit a crime?

Preston's attitude left the police with no further questions. He hadhonestly answered all their questions about Louise's death and hisrelationship with Sean. In the end, the two officers could only advisePreston to keep his phone available and easily reachable and then left.After seeing off the police, Preston's expression turned indifferent.Molly asked in a low voice, “Brother, do the police suspect that Louise'sdeath is related to you?"

Molly had listened to most of the conversation and had also checkedonline about the incident.

Preston glanced coldly at Molly and replied, "Don't talk nonsense. Thepolice will investigate anyone related to the case.”

"Yes, okay," Molly obediently nodded and then asked, “The police alsoknow about your relationship with Sean. Will it be detrimental to you?"Preston didn't answer, and his expression grew darker.

His chilling black eyes squinted slightly, emitting an intimidatingcoldness that made people dare not look directly.

In the end, Preston didn't respond to Molly's question. The daycontinued without any change due to the sudden visit from the police.Molly went out to pick wedding dresses, and Preston drove alone to asecluded private residence.

He didn't stay inside for long and came out, accompanied by a womanpushing a suitcase.

They got into the car together and headed to Flento City Airport.Flento's police had come to look for Preston upon the request ofHance's police, and naturally, Ayan had been informed about itbeforehand.

Logan had immediately informed Kian about the situation after theFlento's police visited Preston. Kian informed Ayan truthfully, and Ayanshowed no surprise.

After all, Preston was meticulous in his planning. He had come this farnot just relying on the Walker family; he had his own abilities.

Ayan heard the news and remained unresponsive. Kian looked up tomeet his gaze and asked softly, "Mr. Simpson, since Prestonresponded in a way that the incident had nothing to do with him, shouldwe pursue it all out?"

Preston's identity was no longer just Benjamin; thanks to Sean, his realidentity as Preston was now exposed.

However, Preston seemed fearless. His calm and composed demeanorsuggested that he had already thought of countermeasures.

Ayan didn't plan to engage in petty squabbles with him. Either he wouldattack Preston to the point where he had no ability to resist, or hewouldn't do anything at all. At least in Preston's eyes, everything wasunrelated to Ayan.

Engaging in petty squabbles would only bring him tedious troubles.Dealing with these minor matters would waste his time.

From the beginning, Ayan's intention was to use this incident to deterPreston from coming to Hance while also making Cora see the currentsituation clearly.

Ayan said indifferently, "No need. As long as we maintain the publicopinion online, it's enough. Until now, no one has presented anyevidence connecting Preston directly to Louise's death. It's impossibleto convict him based on mere speculation.”

“You're right, but are we just going to watch Preston do as he pleases?""He is not at ease right now. Molly wants to get married with him, so heeither agrees to the marriage and gets nothing from the Walker family,or he refuses to marry Molly, which would cause a complete falloutbetween him and Molly as well as the Walker family. Just this matteralone will keep him busy for a long time."

Ayan chuckled lightly. He had control over every move Preston made.Only Preston himself believed that everything was well hidden,unaware that everything was transparent like the emperor's newclothes.

After discussing Preston's matter, Kian shared another piece ofinformation he received earlier that day, "Mr. Simpson, Quintus left hisapartment early this morning. I've already arranged someone to tailhim."