Breaking Free, Loving Again -The Flash Marriage with Mr. CEO-Chapter 412: Just a suspect?

At the same time, inside Officer Davis's cabin, Ryan sat across from him, looking him straight in the eye.

His intention need not be stated aloud —just his presence alone was enough for Officer Davis to know why he was there.

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"Mr. Foster, how may I help you?" Officer Davis asked, calmly looking at the man across from him with a polite smile.

Ryan stared at him for a moment before finally speaking. "Davis, you know why I am here. Didn't you ask me to come and detail the relationship between Arwen and Delyth?"

"I did," Officer Davis admitted. "However, the details are no longer needed. I have already gotten the statement that I needed. In a day or two, I will be coming to meet Ms. Ember to investigate this accident further."

Ryan's jaw ticked and his fingers clenched. Seeing Arwen leaving the bureau earlier, he had already guessed it.

But that didn't mean he had nothing left in his power.

Delyth was wrong, and he knew it. But he also knew the promise he had given to Zeke. How could he go back on his word?

He can't, and he won't!

Furthermore, he had everything settled for sending Delyth abroad already.

As long as she won't be around Arwen, she could never harm her the way she did. And everything will be alright.

"You can investigate this accident however much or however you like, but …" he paused before leaning forward to put better emphasis on his words. "... you aren't allowed to go anywhere near Delyth."

His tone sounded so definite that it made Officer Davis raise his brow.

"What do you mean?" he asked, arching his brow. "You can't hinder or become a hurdle in a public investigation, Mr. Foster. I might be your university friend, but you know when it comes to my duty, I won't consider any friendship or relationship above it. You know that, right?"

Ryan held his calm. Staring at his officer friend, he pulled his lips in a small smile before nodding. "I know, and that's why I got you something," he said as he slowly pulled out an envelope from his jackets inside pocket. "Here. See whether I can or cannot be a hurdle in your investigation.

Officer Davis's brows furrowed in confusion, but he reached out to take the envelope before retrieving the letter from it.

He didn't know what it was until he unfolded it and saw the legal seal on it.

A letter of law —a restraining order.

His expression slightly darkened as he read through the details written on the papers before slamming them on the desk.

"What the hell! What is this, Ryan?" he asked, clearly not understanding his intentions. "Are you restraining us from investigating this case?"

Ryan smiled before casually shaking his head. "I am not restraining you from investigating this case. I am just asking you to not approach Delyth until you get solid evidence against her in your hands."

"Solid evidence?" Officer Davis repeated, "Really? Don't you know we will only be able to discover the evidence after interrogating her? She is the prime suspect —how can you defend her for her crime?"

Ryan's finger clenched, knowing deep down that what he was doing was wrong, but he didn't let his smile waver. Under Davis's watchful gaze, he leaned back in his chair, clasping his hands casually.

"I am not defending her crime," he replied with a tone unwaveringly calm. "I am just protecting her from getting troubled unnecessarily. She has recently undergone a few surgeries and is in her recovery phase. The doctor has advised her to complete rest, without any stress. If you approach her with your investigation now, it will only worsen her condition. And the law of Cralens doesn't allow you to disturb a patient's recovery just because you suspect her to be the instigation behind someone's accident."

Davis's eyes hardened, his voice low and sharp. "Medical reasons or not, the law doesn't give immunity to suspects. You know that, Ryan. You are taking advantage of the system. Just because she is recovering doesn't mean she gets a free pass from questioning."

Ryan maintained a calm demeanor. "I am not asking for immunity. I am asking for a postponement. Once her recovery is complete, you can investigate as much as you want. It will take around a few months or even more. Until then, I will not let you stress her out and risk her health just because you suspect her."

These few months would be enough for Ryan to wipe away every trace that leads the suspicion to Delyth.

And once that happens, she will peacefully stay abroad and lead her life happily.

Ryan had thought it through. He knew what he was doing —he was only adding demerit to himself, and no matter what he did, he wouldn't be able to explain it to Arwen.

But … once he settled Delyth abroad, he would do everything to make up for her.

"Suspect her?" Davis repeated in a tone of half mockery. "Do you really think she is just a suspect, Ryan?"

"..." Ryan didn't respond. He knew what Davis meant.

"Even a fool could tell she was the one who staged Ms. Quinn's accident. Don't tell me you don't know this," Davis huffed. "All we need is just a piece of evidence to prove it. As long as we investigate it, we will be able to find out, and she will receive her deserved punishment. Why are you trying to save her?"

Ryan kept his expression nonchalant. He didn't say anything more to explain or defend himself. He simply rose to his feet intending to leave.

"I came here just to give this restraining order to you. Hope you won't go against the legal command." Saying that, he didn't stay. Turning, he left.

Behind, Officer Davis could only grit his teeth. When Arwen had doubted his integrity, she thought she was questioning him personally. But only now did he understand —she wasn't just doubting him, rather, she was foreseeing this consequence.

"Argh! No, Ryan. I won't let you mess with the law like this. I will find a way," Davis muttered under his breath, determination flashing in his eyes.