Worst enemies are the ones that hide in plain sight
We arrive at the police station. Davis puts his arm on my shoulder and slightly pushes me. I tip on my foot and he fails to hide his grin. I roll my eyes at him. For someone who is old enough to be my grandfather he sure is childish.
Len took my fingerprints and mug shot before replacing my handcuffs then putting me in the interrogation room. He gives me a weak smile before out of the room. I take in my surrounding. There is nothing special. One table in the middle of the room with one chair on each side. I take a sit and groan.
What did I do to deserve this? I am not a heartless boss who orders their employees this and that, scolding them when they make mistakes. I pay them well and I give bonus. Not to mention our company organize a recreation trip twice a year.
I don't know how long I've been inside this room but my stomach is starting to make horrible sound. Once again I groan. Maybe if I sleep, the hunger will go away. I just about to close my eyes when the door suddenly opens revealing Len and one man trailing behind him.
"How are you, Miss? Len asks.
"Other than my eyes are puffy and my stomach growling, I'm fine Len. Thank you." I reply with a shrug.
"I am FBI agent Richard Vallon. I will ask you some questions." The FBI man says.
"I don't want to talk with you." I play hard. "Not without my lawyer." I add.
"I understand. I'll come back later." He says and walks toward the door.
"You're lawyer Mr. Daniels will arrive in one hour, I assume. You can take a little rest here. Is there anything you need?" What a gentlemen he is.
"Well, do you have the power to free me from this room?" He shakes his head no. I figure. I want food then." I simply answer.
"I'll see what I can do."
Another hour pass by before the door opens. No trace of Len but there is the FBI agent and...
"Uncle Bill." I get up from my sit and hug him tightly. He is Evelyn's father and everyone in California knows how great he is.
He smiles and gives me a paper bag. I take a look inside and see doughnuts in it. I grin.
"It's from officer Len. Make sure to thank him after we go out from this place." I nod.
"Now, you have your lawyer here. We can start." Vallon says. "You are arrested for embezzlement and fraud. Maximum prison sentence of 10 years and a lot of fines."
"That is bullshit. I do nothing. I would be stupid enough to steal my own company money." I defend.
"I know. We can always bail you out, Elsa. No one will ever hear about this. Your father covers it perfectly." My uncle offers.
I already lost four millions dollar, there is no way I spend another million. "Don't do it, uncle. I want justice. I want to know who the coupable is. I'm just a victime here. Can you call my father to hire a few more men to investigate this."
He smiles widely. "There is my little brave girl. I'll call your father right away."
"I believe you have to follow me, Miss." Vallon says. He takes me to a cell and locks me in for God knows how long. It all depends on my father and his men.
***
Evelyn's POV
I just received a phone call from my dad informing what Elsa wants. It comes as a shock from me but when I tell his father he just laughs widely. After he got some composure, he made some phone calls.
It's been three days with no progress on the investigation. There are four men now occupying themselves with electronic devices. I pay them some attention before I get bored. Let the nerds do their magic.
"Boss, I find something." Nerd A says.
"What is it?"
"I manage to run a CCTV footage from the hallway. It's not on the best condition because you know, there is limited time. But, because I'm a genius, I am able to reconstitute the images it captured." He pauses.
"Go on." Uncle Hank says.
"The angle isn't great but I can tell you two things. The culprit is 6 foot exact and has blonde hair."
"Great. We can eliminate some employees."
"I have something too, Sir." Nerd B chimes in.
"Good or bad?"
"It should be good because our culprit is a bit messy. He forgets to put on gloves. Therefore, he must left fingerprints on the door handle, the computer and the keyboard."
He smiles. "You know what to do then Ray?" He refers to Nerd C.
"Got it, Sir." Nerd C leaves his place and take his toolbox. He takes some gloves, put them on. Next thing, he grabs a bottle of liquid with a thing. I have no idea what it is.
"Let's hope we can pull on some samples. It's been weeks." Nerd C says.
"It's our only chance. Don't screw it. Scott, you help Ray." Hank orders.
With a single nod, Scott stand beside Ray, exchange some words and leave the room with the samples Ray gives him.
***
Nerd C says that it's about six hours to analyze the fingerprints. It's about time for Scott to come back with the result.
Knock knock
"Hello, Sir. Miss." Nerd D greets us at the door.
"Just come in Scott. Tell us your findings."
He takes a place in front of his computer, plug in his USB key and load some data.
"So, i ran the fingerprints through our database. I crossed-examined it and isolated the print's patterns. And it turns out that fingerprints belong to none other than Jamie Wolf. Our most recent employee." He grins while readjusting his thick glasses.
My jaw drops. Jamie Wolf. The MIT alumnus. With his background, i am not too surprised but still. What is his motive?
"Get him here, now." Uncle Hank hollers. Nerd A gets up in instant.
"Evelyn, call officer Len and David. It's time to put the bastard to prison." I nod.
***
Elsa's POV
"Rise and shine, Miss Johnson." Len opens the cell's door. I sit still and rub my eyes.
"What is it, Len? Another interrogation?"
He shakes his head. "It's time for you to get out from there and put someone else who deserves it. I stare at him with confusion.
"Elsa, my baby. You are free. Daddy and my men manage to capture Jamie." My father speaks out of nowhere.
When he sees me, he instantly wraps his arm around my body. "Oh Elsa. I'm so sorry it takes us this long."
"It's okay, daddy. And who is Jamie?" I ask him.
"Jamie Wolf. Il est le coupable." My eyes go wide. It can't be true. He is a kind person.
"Let me go. I did this for my family. Fuck you, officers."
I turn my head and see Jamie being dragged by Len and David. They're heading my way.
"You." Jamie shouts at my face. "You take everything from me. My family business and you stole my fiancée." He grins devilishly.
"What are you talking about?"
"Anna is my fiancée. I give her the ring. It's not from her mom. Don't you think it's too fancy for a birthday ring. Do you know how she's been fucking you the same time she fucks me?"
Smack
"Fuck you."
"I'm sorry. I don't want any lesbian touch me." I'm already taking my position to punch him, again but officer Len grabs my hand.
"No need to get violence, Miss. We will take care of him." The FBI agent, Richard Vallon drags Jamie.
"Make sure to lock him for the rest of his life, officer." My dad's speaks.
"We'll do, Sir. I'm sorry for the accusation, Miss Johnson. And for my behaviour. I as a police officer should examine all the evidences before jump to conclusion. I truly am sorry. My apology, Miss." Officer David says. I'm taken aback. Sure, he got on my nerves sometime but human makes mistakes.
I shake his hand."I forgive you, Officer David."
"Thank you for the doughnuts, Len." I smile widely.
"No problem, Miss. It should be me to apology because we locked you here for five days."
"Aww. It's okay. Sure, the bed is so flat like i sleep on a brick. And the food sucks, no offense."
Officer Len and David laugh. "What can we say... it's not hotel room."
After finishing some reports and bla bla bla. I leave that horrible place.
"Get some sleep, Elsa. It's over now." My dad kisses my forehead.
"Bonne nuit."
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