Chapter 445 Truly Brilliant
“Mrs. Lowell, before Ms. Sherritt was taken away, she insisted that you must save her,” Javier added.
After hearing this, Rachel nodded. “Of course, I’m going to help. I just can’t figure out who’s trying to sabotage me.”
Once she finished speaking, Rachel looked at Javier. “Help me get in touch with the police chief.”
“Understood.” Javier nodded in agreement.
The following day, at Thornton Corporation, Madelyn’s assistant Cyrus approached her before she could settle into her seat. “Ms. Thornton, someone is trying to bail out the person arrested by the police.”
“So soon?” Madelyn was astonished. Janessa was apprehended last night, yet her aunt is already trying to bail her out. “Hmph, you wish!”
“Did you allow her to be bailed out?” Madelyn asked Cyrus.
Cyrus replied, “Not yet. After hearing the news, I promptly asked the director to delay the proceedings.”
“Not bad at all.” Madelyn nodded, then stood up. “Let’s go. We should personally visit the police station.”
“Understood.”
Subsequently, the two set off, with Cyrus following Madelyn.
Half an hour later, at the police station, a police officer tried to stop Madelyn. “Hello, you can’t just walk in here. Are you here to report a crime?”
“It’s neither of those. I’m here to see your chief,” Madelyn stated.
“Sorry, but our chief doesn’t have time to see you,” the officer said, clearly uncomfortable.
“Is that so?” Madelyn sneered. “I’m here on a very important matter. If you hinder me, don’t say I didn’t warn you when your chief scolds you.”
The officer seemed startled. He wouldn’t dare undermine the chief’s authority.
In the end, he nodded. “Please wait a moment.”
Then, the officer went inside to notify his chief, Lucas Shepherd, who was dozing off in his office. When awakened, he asked, bewildered, “Who’s looking for me?”
“I’m not sure, but she was adamant about seeing you. She mentioned it was something very important.”
At that moment, Madelyn spotted Lucas and greeted him. “Chief Shepherd, it’s been a while.”
Upon hearing that, Lucas looked up, his expression shifting. “Oh, it’s you, Ms. Thornton!”
Lucas flashed a smile and stepped forward. “May I ask what brings you to our office?”
Madelyn chuckled confidently. “Chief Shepherd, let’s dispense with formalities. I’m here because of the woman you apprehended last night.”
“The woman apprehended last night?” Lucas turned to the officer. “Who was she?”
The officer whispered, “Chief Shepherd, it’s Janessa Sherritt. She’s about to be released on bail.”
“I see. So, it’s her.” Lucas nodded, then turned to Madelyn. “Indeed, there was a woman named Janessa.”
“Indeed, she’s the one I’m looking for,” Madelyn asserted. She subtly glanced at Lucas. “This matter is complicated. I wonder if you have time to chat with me privately?”
Hearing that, Lucas didn’t dare refuse. He pointed to his office. “Let’s discuss this inside.”
Madelyn responded with a casual smile before heading inside.
“Ms. Thornton, please have a seat.” Lucas was exceptionally courteous, pulling out a chair. He couldn’t afford to offend Madelyn, who was difficult and temperamental, and had Lockhart Group’s backing. Their CEO was a big shot.
Madelyn sat down. Following that, the two began to converse.
“I heard your station plans to release Janessa today, right?”
Lucas nodded. “Indeed, but I received a message last night instructing me to release her. Could it be that you’re a friend of Janessa’s?”
“Friend?” Madelyn laughed. “Chief Shepherd, you’ve misunderstood. Janessa and I are not friends.”
“What’s your relationship, then?” Lucas asked, puzzled.
“Enemy.”
Lucas was taken aback. He had assumed Madelyn wanted to help Janessa, but it was apparent she had ill intentions.
Observing Lucas’ expression, Madelyn chuckled. “To be honest, I hope you handle this impartially. Someone like Janessa, who schemed against her own father, shouldn’t go unpunished. She also evaded unauthorized trading charges previously—twice! Chief Shepherd, imagine if I exposed all this online. How could you justify your position then?”
Madelyn spoke with a smile, but her tone carried a threat. Lucas’ face turned deathly pale. He hadn’t expected Madelyn to threaten him. However, these issues were due to his incompetence. He couldn’t refute it.
Lucas admitted, “Ms. Thornton, you’re ingenious. Someone offered a substantial bribe to bail Janessa out. However, now it seems you don’t want her released. Is that right?”
Lucas cast a probing glance at Madelyn.
Madelyn’s smile widened. “Yes. I want her to spend a few years in prison, reforming herself. With her illegal activities, she could face three to five years, right?”
Madelyn remained composed. “I’m not here to make things difficult. Just act according to the law.”
Lucas didn’t dare dissent. He was caught between those offering money and the pressure from Madelyn. No matter what choice he made, he would disappoint someone.