Chasing the Unexpected

“Ms. O’Neill, we need your assistance regarding today’s lab explosion at Park Pharmaceuticals. Please come with us.”

Mabel was panicking, her body trembling uncontrollably

“What do you mean… What does the explosion have to do with me? Why do you need my help?”

“You’ll find out the details at the police station, Ms. O’Neill.”

“I’m not going! I didn’t do anything wrong. Ask me whatever you need to here!”

Seeing Mabel’s agitation, the two police officers exchanged a look. One of them spoke sternly. “Ms. O’Neill, if you refuse to cooperate, we will have to use force.”

The officers‘ solemn expressions made Mabel uneasy.

While she hesitated, Lucia spoke up from across the room. “Mabel, it’s just a routine investigation. Go with them. It won’t be a big deal. I’ll go with you.”

Seeing Lucia’s cold expression, Mabel reluctantly nodded. “Alright.”

the polic

At the police station.

Mabel was taken to give a statement, and the officers asked Lucia to wait outside.

Unable to sit still, Lucia quickly walked out of the station to call Clement.

“Dad, the police just took Mabel to the station for questioning. Don’t you know some high–ranking officers? Can you-

Before she could finish, Clement angrily interrupted her, “Shut up!”

Startled by his outburst, Lucia was momentarily speechless.

Clement’s angry voice came through the phone again. “Do you know how much trouble you’ve caused me? Just getting that glove for you almost cost me my job because I offended Damon! Don’t drag me into your mess anymore!”

With that, he hung up, not caring about Lucia’s reaction.

The police interrogation was effective, and Mabel, feeling guilty, quickly confessed. However, she was careful not to mention Lucia.

After an hour, it was announced that Mabel was being detained.

Lucia was now in a panic, fearing that Mabel might eventually implicate her. As she stood there, unsure of what to do, Nyla walked into the police station.

Seeing her, Lucia struggled to contain her anger and frustration. She nearly confronted Nyla about whether this was her doing. She restrained herself, watching coldly as Nyla entered the interrogation

room.

After giving her statement, Nyla stepped out of the station and was immediately confronted by Lucia.

“Did you do this to Mabel?”

Nyla found it amusing and raised an eyebrow. “You orchestrated for Mabel to harm me, and now that your plan backfired, you have the nerve to accuse me? You really are shameless.”

Lucia didn’t deny it but merely sneered. “Nyla, you got lucky this time. But I don’t believe you’ll always be this lucky.*

With that, she turned and left.

Nyla was about to hail a cab when a black Cayenne pulled up in front of her. Clark got out of the driver’s seat and sighed in relief when he saw that Nyla was safe.

“Nyla, my friend told me you were at the police station giving a statement, so I rushed over. I’m glad you’re alright.”All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Seeing the worry and concern on Clark’s face, Nyla was initially moved–only to notice a bright red lipstick stain on the collar of his white shirt.