After speaking, Barrett glanced at the visibly troubled Officer Lee.

His expression remained calm, but his voice took on a sharp, questioning edge. "With all due respect, Officer Lee, you previously said that due to insufficient evidence, you couldn't question Mr. Rivers about Cosmo.

But now, regarding Ms. Rivers' disappearance, you've come to question me. What solid evidence do you have now?"

Recalling Officer Lee's earlier words, Barrett's tone turned slightly mocking, "Don't tell me my secretary's car being rear-ended is your evidence?"

Officer Lee, realizing his mistake, could only back down and explain, "Mr. Smith, you've misunderstood. I'm not here to question you. I happened to be in the...