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In reality, Carl is only a suspect and they had no evidence against him therefore he cannot be detained for more than twenty-four hours. As he was only there for questioning, sooner or later he would be released so there was no need for panic. However, Kim couldn't think straight.

\”You'll be charged for obstruction of justice if you don't say anything!\” The first policeman kept shouting, while Carl blocked him out totally.

Not long after, perhaps the policeman got tired of shouting, he stormed out after kicking his seat.

The second policeman who had been silent from the start was actually sent by the King to observe and ensure no bodily harm comes to Carl. So after his colleague left, he took out his phone and made a report.

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Almost two hours later, the lawyer from H. Gregory Law Firm arrived. After exchanging pleasantries, he walked into the station with Kim to speak with the police officers and get a clear understanding of the situation.

After listening to the police officers, the old lawyer alongside Kim, made their way to the room where Carl was detained.

\”There's no need to be nervous, he's only a suspect therefore he cannot be detained for more than twenty-four hours without evidence.\” The old lawyer assured Kim.

Kim let out a sigh of relief. She should know this much but her reasoning was clouded at the moment. She was just too worried about Carl.

As soon as the door opened, she saw Carl sitting quietly staring into space. Once he turned he saw her, immediately he got up from his seat and she dashed towards him, embracing him. It felt like years since she last saw him.

Feeling her body once more, smelling her familiar scent made him relax. He lightly patted her back. With much difficulty, he drew back.

\”Hubby, this is Lawyer Anderson, from H. Gregory Law Firm,\” Kim said, gesturing to the lawyer, turning to the lawyer, she said, \”Mr. Anderson, this is my husband, Carl… Stallone Blackwood.\”

Shaking hands, they both said \”Nice to meet you.\”

The second policeman remained on his seat like a spectator, his presence ignorable. But of course, he was spotted by the lawyer who asked him for privacy. As soon as he left, they all sat down.

\”I understand that you've been suspected of money laundering and also charged with concealing your identity in order to deceive.

I'd like you to be honest with me, we can only work together if you tell me the truth and only the truth.\”

Carl nodded, \”My real name is Stallone Blackwood and Carl is what my parents call me, after coming to this State with nothing, I decided to go by the name Carl not to draw attention to myself.

When my boss, Chamberlain approached me to work for him, he was well aware of that fact. Also my wife is witness to how he pestered me to work for him even though I initially refused.\”

Mr. Anderson nodded in understanding, before posing his first question, \”You said you came to the State with nothing, why is that?\”

\”I was kicked out of the house.\”

Mr. Anderson remained calm as he spoke, revealing nothing, \”Why is that?\”

\”It's a private matter within the Blackwood family.\”

\”You mean the Blackwood family of State E?\”