No Escape from Love novel Chapter 198

"The hospital just called," the officer said seriously after hanging up.

"They found a second set of assault wounds on Julian. The attacker was precise and ruthless. If they had used just a bit more force, Julian might not have died but he would've definitely been crippled."

I sucked in a sharp breath. Aside from me, I couldn't imagine who else would hate Julian this much.

"Captain, we found something!" A police officer walked over, holding a sealed evidence bag. "It was in the corner."

As the officer handed it over, I glanced at it and immediately felt a sense of familiarity.

I racked my brain, then suddenly grasped the officer's arm like I had found a lifeline. "This is a designer cufflink, and it's custom-made. Doesn't this prove… that the mastermind was at the scene too?"

"Are you sure?" The officer gave me a skeptical look.

I nodded firmly. "There's the logo of the luxury brand on the back, but I don't recall this design being part of their collection. Look at the emblem—it seems to have a special meaning. That suggests it was custom-made."

My heart pounded in my chest as I struggled to keep my voice steady while explaining my analysis.

The officer turned the cufflink over inside the evidence bag, examining it carefully. After a moment, he nodded.

"We'll take your suggestion into account. I'll have the team analyze it thoroughly. Go home and wait for further updates."

I finally let out a breath of relief. This cufflink might be the key evidence that clears Alex's name.

"Ms. Ashford, it's getting dark. Let me take you home." Oliver stepped forward.

I shook my head. "Oliver, inform the lawyer to come to the company. I need to discuss something with him."

If this were in the past, I might have been pleased to hear such a comment. But today, I couldn't feel happy at all. Every time Alex's name was mentioned, all I felt was deep concern.

…

After leaving the company, Oliver checked the time. "Ms. Ashford, should I take you home?"

I shook my head. "Mr. Hastings Senior must be waiting for news. I need to stop by the Hastings residence."

Grabbing my car keys, I drove there without hesitation.

When I delivered the news, Mr. Hastings Senior finally relaxed. He let out a deep sigh. "Serena, you've worked so hard today, running around everywhere for Alex's sake."

I shook my head. "It didn't feel hard at all, Mr. Hastings Senior. I just want him to be safe."