Chapter 2517
At the police station, Ethel was surprised to see Nicole.
“Nicole, where have you been? I’ve been trying to reach you for days.
I was starting to get really worried.
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Ethel’s worry was real.
Since she couldn’t reach Nicole, she started to use investigative techniques to track Nicole’s last known locations, which brought her to Jarrod’s villa.
She was almost ready to confront Jarrod to discover Nicole’s whereabouts.
Luckily, Nicole showed up just in time.
Nicole quickly shared what had happened to her recently and then asked the urgent question, “Any news on Brett? And Jamie, who’s now using the name Melissa, is she still in the hospital?”
Before being confined by Jarrod, Nicole had told Ethel about Jamie and requested that she keep an eye on Jamie.
Nicole was eager to hear about Jamie’s condition after all this time.
Ethel answered each question, “We’ve made progress with Brett.
I found out his family is still here.
They haven’t moved but have been living secretly in the countryside.
Brett had taken his daughter there for medical treatment and stayed.
They only came back to Ardlens this year.
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Brett thought the danger was over since Nicole’s father had died several years ago, and no one seemed to be after him anymore.
He believed the threats were gone.
Little did he know, Nicole and Ethel had continued their investigation all along, which led to their recent breakthrough.
Nicole finally heard some good news.
She inquired of Ethel, “Where is Brett at this moment?”
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Nicole’s urgency to confront Brett in person stemmed from the fact that he was the last individual to see her father alive.
What had transpired between them? Why had he committed such a betrayal? Why had he turned against her father, who had always treated him with such kindness, particularly in light of her father’s generosity toward Brett’s ailing daughter?
Moreover, Nicole’s mother had shown Brett great compassion, even renting an amusement park to make his daughter’s birthday special.
Back then, Brett’s gratitude appeared sincere because authentic emotions cannot be fabricated.
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Nicole was baffled and felt compelled to confront Brett directly.
However, Ethel lacked the information Nicole sought.
“We haven’t located Brett yet.
We’ve checked immigration records, and there’s no indication he left the country, but his family maintains he has gone abroad,” Ethel replied.
“That’s impossible,” Nicole immediately commented.
“Brett cherishes his daughter profoundly.
She means everything to him.
He would never abandon her.
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“T agree,” Ethel concurred.
“Since the beginning, his family has been extraordinarily secretive.
Brett’s mother feigned being both deaf and mute during our visit, which implies they possess some knowledge.
Brett may have been forewarned and escaped to another location.
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Nicole felt a wave of frustration but became even more resolute in her quest to locate Brett.
He must be aware of something crucial!
Noting Nicole’s distress, Ethel offered reassurance.
“Don’t worry, Kiki.
I’ve requested to reopen your father’s case as a criminal investigation.
Once authorized, we can issue an arrest warrant for Brett, making it more challenging for him to remain concealed and easier for us to track him down.
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Ethel tried to project confidence, but she had her doubts.
If Brett had indeed absconded, it could take years to find him.
Some fugitives successfully evaded capture for years.
Due to the outdated classification of Nicole’s father’s death as self-inflicted, crucial evidence might no longer be available.
If Brett fabricated his story, uncovering the facts would be arduous.
Nicole conceived a different approach.
“I know how to locate Brett.
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Ethel’s eyes brightened.
“What’s your strategy?”
“Brett deeply cherishes his daughter.
By monitoring her, we’ll find him.
He won’t remain distant from her,” Nicole clarified.
Ethel, doubtful, responded, “I can’t legally track Brett’s daughter at this moment.
My current caseload and unprocessed paperwork necessitate review and approval first.
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