Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1872

Without the proper documentation, any attempt at forced entry would be considered trespassing on private property. With Chandler's wealth and influence, ensuring the officers lost their jobs would be as easy as lifting a finger.

Adept at reading the room, Aiden quickly plastered on a charming smile, hoping to win Chandler over.

"Mr. Newton, we're all friends here, aren't we? Surely, you wouldn't want to see my department face such a significant setback. Just let us search the premises. Regardless of the charges Taylor faces, I assure you, your family will remain unaffected."

Chandler slid his hands into his pockets, his expression hardening. "Who said we were friends?"

Aiden's smile faltered, wishing he could vanish into the ground at that moment.

Chandler was a man devoid of sentiment. Despite his immense success, he seemed incapable of understanding the importance of fostering good relationships.

What could Chandler possibly gain by making an enemy of him?

If Chandler were to hand over Taylor as a favor, he could easily reap the rewards once Aiden eventually became the CEO of BJ Group. It was such a simple, logical idea, yet Chandler seemed entirely unaware of it.

"These Cholonese businessmen aren't as clever as they like to think," Aiden thought.

While Aiden and the senior investigator continued to press their case, Chandler decided to play his trump card.

"You have two minutes to get out of my sight," he said, waving his phone in the air. "Otherwise, I'll take this straight to the police chief."

His eyes glinted with a cold, sinister gleam, emanating an air of unquestionable authority.

Aiden and the senior investigator exchanged uneasy looks, realizing it was time to pull back.

"Fall back!" the senior investigator commanded.

Only by doing so did he manage to reach the Newton residence before Aiden and his team. Otherwise, he might have ended up spending the night in a tree somewhere.

Noticing that Hugo was recovering well, Taylor added, "To gather evidence on Aiden, I'm in the same situation as you now—I can't afford to be seen."

Hugo's curiosity was immediately stirred.

"When you saved me after I fell, it might have been a spur-of-the-moment decision. But what about now? Why are you putting yourself at risk by going after Aiden?

"Don't try to sell me on any noble ideals. I don't believe anyone would jeopardize their future for someone they have no personal connection to."

The dagger Aiden had driven into Hugo's body felt like a blade through his own heart. He couldn't wrap his mind around the betrayal from those closest to him. In Hugo's eyes, trust had become a broken, fragile thing.

Even though Taylor had saved his life, Hugo still couldn't shake the lingering suspicion about his true motives.