Chapter 171 It's Okay, I'm Here
"Mr. Howard, I've already had someone retrieve the surveillance footage from that time, but unfortunately, Mrs. Howard happened to block the camera's view." Dylan said this with a bit of trepidation.
The crucial part captured by the surveillance really looked like Victoria was pushing Clara.
They were now on their way to the hospital.
"Have someone take down the video first!" Alexander commanded.
Alexander's face was dark and chilling, air-freezing cold.
"Yes, Mr. Howard," Dylan responded.
Dylan then made a phone call. After hearing what the other party said, he hung up in a daze and turned to the back seat. "Mr. Howard, they said that five minutes ago, all videos and articles about Mrs. Howard were taken down."
Just as Alexander was about to say something else, his phone rang.
It was Owen calling.
"Alexander, you don't need to come to the hospital. Go directly to the police station. Victoria was just taken there to give a statement. She's fine. Don't worry," Owen said.
Immediately, he heard Alexander's icy voice. "Turn around. Head to the police station!"
On the other end, Owen added, "Clara from the Kennedy family lost her child. Clara is fine, but the Kennedy family insists that Victoria pushed Clara down the stairs. This might be a bit tricky, considering a life was lost."
As soon as he finished speaking, Alexander sneered, "My wife would never stoop to such a thing!"
Owen instantly understood. With Alexander's assurance, there was nothing more to worry about. After all, there was nothing in Stellaria that Alexander couldn't handle. His concern was unnecessary.
"Alright, as long as you know what you're doing. I'll keep an eye on things at the hospital," Owen said.
"Okay," Alexander replied flatly.
The police chief, Ernest Bell, who was on vacation with his family, received an urgent call and returned to the station promptly.
To his surprise, he encountered Alexander at the entrance. He had the honor of meeting the head of the Howard family once, so he recognized him instantly.
Ernest immediately greeted him respectfully, "What brings you here? Is there something important?"
Ernest was genuinely puzzled about what could require Alexander's personal presence.
He quickly noticed Alexander's stern face, exuding a terrifying coldness, as if he had just emerged from the depths of hell.
"Ernest, Mr. Howard is here regarding Mrs. Howard," Dylan explained, knowing that Alexander had no patience for flattery at the moment.
Ernest's arrival was timely, saving him a phone call.
Upon hearing this, Ernest was truly troubled. How could it be that two high-profile individuals needed his attention at the same time?
In the interrogation room, Victoria briefly explained the situation at the scene. After that, no matter what the officers asked, she remained silent.
However, since the victim was the daughter of the Kennedy Group and Lucas' future wife, and Victoria was less favored, they were about to press her further when the interrogation room door opened.
"Alfonso, what are you doing here?" the police asked, who was about to press Victoria further.
Alfonso glanced at Victoria, who was calmly seated in the interrogation chair, and said, "Ms. Kennedy, you can leave now."
After leaving the interrogation room, the first person Victoria saw was Alexander. At first, she thought it was Philip.
Alexander's tall and straight figure stood at the door, wearing a black coat. The white light above cast a mysterious aura on him, making his stern face even more attractive.
Without saying a word, Alexander strode over and pulled Victoria into his arms.
Immediately, she heard Alexander's deep, magnetic voice above her head. "It's okay. I'm here."
Victoria snuggled into his embrace and chuckled, "Alright."
The feeling of being protected was nice. She was used to handling everything on her own.
In the other interrogation room, Julia had just come out and saw this scene, which instantly irritated her.
"Victoria, you shameless bitch! You caused Clara to miscarry and still have the nerve to be affectionate with your boyfriend here," Julia scolded.
Her words were cut short by a sharp gaze that intimidated her. She met Alexander's eyes and instantly swallowed hard in fear.
Was it him?
She had seen him from a distance before, but seeing Alexander up close this time, she realized just how handsome he was. However, his deep eyes were terrifyingly cold, which genuinely frightened her.
Moreover, Alexander's presence was incredibly strong.
When Lucas and Simon arrived, they immediately began to accuse Victoria upon seeing her, "I never thought you could be so ruthless, pushing Clara down the stairs and causing her to miscarry. She lost her child, and even after waking up, she still defended you. This time, no matter how much Clara defends you, you will have to pay the price!"
Before Victoria could respond, Alexander, who was holding her, patted her head, signaling that he would handle it.
"What price?" Alexander's thin lips pressed together, his eyes slightly narrowed, and a layer of ice seemed to envelop his deep eyes. His tone was so cold it sent shivers down one's spine.
Simon didn't know Alexander's identity, but the powerful aura of authority around him was suffocating.
Despite the oppressive feeling, Simon spoke up, "Someone as malicious and unscrupulous as her should definitely go to jail."
Alexander let out a cold laugh and said something inexplicable, "Is that so? Then as you wish!"
Before Simon could react, he saw Ernest walking over.
He thought Ernest was there for the Kennedy family and the Tudor family, then instantly feeling smug.
"Ernest, why did you come personally to handle Clara's matter? It's really too much trouble for you to come all this way," Simon said, fawning over Ernest.
Ernest's expression remained unchanged as he slightly furrowed his brows, nodded slightly at Simon and Lucas, and then replied bluntly, "Sorry, I'm not here for Clara. I'm here for Victoria, whom you severed ties with."
Although he didn't go online often, he was aware of some things.
When he saw Alexander holding Victoria earlier, he was stunned. He recalled what Dylan had said at the entrance and understood everything.
The matter his superior had called him to handle was the same one Alexander was dealing with.
He couldn't understand the Kennedy family's motive.
How could they drive out someone like Victoria, who was protected by so many powerful people? Were they out of their minds?
Simon's smug smile instantly froze, not understanding what Ernest meant.
Ernest ignored him and walked over to Alexander. "Mr. Howard, I will have someone investigate this matter thoroughly and clear your wife's name."
He had been briefed on the situation before coming.
He wasn't foolish enough to believe that someone of Victoria's status would push Clara down the stairs out of jealousy over her carrying a baby of Lucas. It was absurd.
Mr. Howard?
While Simon was still puzzled, Ernest kindly introduced him, "This is Alexander, the head of the Howard family in Rihegde and the CEO of Vertex Holdings Group."
Ernest's words left Simon completely dumbfounded and terrified, and his legs went weak.
The CEO of Vertex Holdings Group and the head of the Howard family—either of these titles alone was enough to instill fear. This was the most powerful man in Rihegde.
Simon's face visibly changed colors.
Lucas had been mentally prepared, but hearing it firsthand was still shocking.
Alexander exuded an overwhelming aura of authority, and his deep eyes were filled with a terrifying sharpness.
Alexander said, "Ernest, you heard what Simon said earlier. Someone with a malicious heart should go to jail."
Ernest replied, "Understood."
Then Alexander slowly lifted his eyelids to look at Simon, his voice cold as ice. "I told you before. My wife is not someone you can bully. Since you can't discipline your daughter, I don't mind doing it for you!"
Simon was too scared to speak.
Even Lucas was silent with fear, let alone anyone else.
Simon could never have imagined that the Victoria he despised and loathed had married Alexander, the head of the Howard family, who symbolized the economic lifeline of all Stellaria.
This news he couldn't accept.
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