Chapter 124: Chapter 124

Old Mrs. Hale wiped away a couple of tears, looking just like an ordinary, pitiful old lady. "Oh, my poor granddaughter, she’s been well-behaved and sensible since childhood, kind to everyone, wouldn’t even dare to squash an ant. Who knew she’d be targeted by those malicious women, first disfigured and now crippled, her whole life is ruined. What will she do in the future..."

She then grabbed Section Chief Abbott’s sleeve, "Abbott, you watched Helen grow up, you know her temper. Now that something has happened, you must stand up for Helen, you absolutely cannot let those vicious people get away with it!"

The man called Abbott quickly reassured her, saying, "Don’t worry, old lady, I will handle this to the end. We’ll definitely stand up for Helen, bring those who hurt her to justice, and give you an explanation."

Abbott had a significant background and held a key position in the police station. Officers would stand up and greet him when they saw him.

"Section Chief Abbott."

Section Chief Abbott’s gaze fell on Paige Sterling, glancing at her once.

He then looked over the collected evidence materials and picked out one of the files.

"Is this Helen Hale’s injury report?"

"Yes, it is." Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⟡𝘧𝙞𝙧𝙚⟡𝘯𝘦𝘵

Section Chief Abbott examined the injury report carefully, feeling somewhat astonished.

He had never met Helen Hale and naturally didn’t know how badly she was injured, but he thought, it’s a woman’s fight, it couldn’t be that serious, let alone as severe as Old Mrs. Hale said, crippled.

But now, seeing this injury report, he couldn’t help but believe it.

It was said that Helen Hale had brought quite a few competent bodyguards with her at the time. How did it end up with Paige Sterling beating her ?

But now wasn’t the time to question this; he only cared about one result–that Paige Sterling really did cripple Helen Hale.

Regardless, he had always cooperated with the Hale family, and for Dad Hale’s sake, he had to handle this matter well for the Hale family and not let them suffer any grievances.

Otherwise, he couldn’t justify taking so much money from the Hale family.

Thinking of this, Section Chief Abbott looked at the officers, "The person has been beaten to a disability, why haven’t you arrested her?"

"But Chief, this matter needs more investigation..."

Section Chief Abbott threw the materials on the table, "Isn’t this evidence? Are you all blind? Quickly lock her up first."

The officers looked at each other, not moving.

Although Paige Sterling did hit hard, Helen Hale wasn’t innocent either.

There was a video shot by Helen Hale herself at the scene, planning to do such a malicious thing to Paige Sterling. If Paige didn’t fight back, the outcome would be unimaginable.

Seeing his subordinates not acting, Section Chief Abbott felt embarrassed, abruptly standing up with an angry face.

"Didn’t you hear me? Arrest her first!"

He spoke with righteousness, "We are the police, responsible for the people, we cannot tolerate such brutal elements! Arrest her first, and hand it over to the court after the truth is clarified."

This was effectively condemning Paige Sterling and also telling Old Mrs. Hale that once Paige was in the police station, she shouldn’t think about getting out.

Section Chief Abbott knew Apex’s current situation.

If Apex’s development was hindered, the benefits to him would naturally decrease.

However, if Penson collapsed because of Paige’s imprisonment, and Apex swallowed Penson, Dad Hale would surely not spare him the money.

This was a win-win situation, no matter how you look at it.

Besides, even if the big shots behind Paige really wanted to get her out, he’d still gain something.

He could please Dad Hale and also receive another benefit.

So he absolutely couldn’t let Paige Sterling go.

Paige Sterling looked at Section Chief Abbott, "So are you planning to turn black into white?"

Section Chief Abbott put on a righteous face, "You’re slandering the people’s police. I’m just handling things based on evidence. Now the evidence is right here. You’ve beaten someone to disability, arresting you is reasonable and lawful!"

Paige Sterling glanced at the evidence on the table.

"This is only evidence favorable to your side, and all other evidence is not evidence?"

Section Chief Abbott didn’t want to give Paige too much chance to speak.

"What are you all still standing there for? Lock her up!"

The officers exchanged glances, but they were just low-ranking officers and had no way to handle such a situation.

It was pitiable for Paige Sterling, who was obviously the victim, yet receiving such unjust treatment.

"Miss Sterling, please cooperate with us in the investigation first, we’ll try our best to gather evidence and uncover the truth."

Paige Sterling crossed her arms, her expression indifferent.

Originally, she thought coming to the police station would make this matter easy to resolve. She didn’t expect them to play these games.

Isn’t it all about backgrounds?

Doesn’t everyone have one or two backgrounds?

Paige Sterling worked so hard not only because she was interested in scientific research but also for other reasons.

Although Jared Sullivan was her father, and she could rely on him.

But that’s not something one can rely on for a lifetime.

Others might show Jared face and be courteous to her now, but what about the future?

Ultimately, one can only rely on oneself. Only with true skills can one not be at others’ mercy.

"I request to see your Director."

The young officer said, "Our Director is not in the station."

Section Chief Abbott sneered, "You actually want to see our Director? Who do you think you are? Do you think you can just see the Director whenever you want?"

Paige Sterling ignored Section Chief Abbott, "Alright then, I’ll call to find out."

She picked up her phone, with Section Chief Abbott and Old Mrs. Hale silently watching her show off.

As expected, Paige couldn’t keep up the act and asked the young officer beside her, "What’s Director Yates’s phone number? Can you tell me?"

Not long ago, Director Yates personally came to meet her, for Penson to customize a batch of bulletproof vests for them.

Director Yates had given her a business card, but she had received so many cards that she might have carelessly tossed it somewhere. It wasn’t saved in her phone either.

The young officer said, "I, I don’t know either."

Section Chief Abbott and Old Mrs. Hale, "..."

Paige Sterling fell silent for a bit, this was difficult.

However, she quickly remembered that the Director’s hotline was available online.

She searched online for the hotline number and called it.

The line was quickly connected, and Paige stated her intention.

The operator on the other end politely said, "I’m sorry, our Director is very busy right now. You can tell me your issue, and I’ll relay it to the Director."

"Then let Secretary Sawyer take the call."

"Sorry, Secretary Sawyer is also busy. Miss, you can really just tell me your matter directly, and I’ll pass it on."

Paige Sterling said, "I’m Paige Sterling, the chairwoman of Penson..."

Suddenly, there was a pause on the other end, and the phone seemed suddenly snatched by someone. "Hello, Miss Sterling, I’m Secretary Sawyer. Did you call me for something?"