The entire team fell silent, their voices extinguished in an instant.

The CEO was furious. He had indeed given her the card himself—he was indeed her husband. And those fools had imprisoned her. And they were now laughing? Unbelievable.

"Please, lead us to the cell," Lucas interjected calmly, preventing the Chief from further provoking his boss.

"Ye-yes. This way, please," the Chief stammered, beginning to lead the way to the suspect's cell.

Shawn's guards remained behind as he and Lucas followed the police officers.

In that moment, the Chief was convinced he had secured a promotion. He had apprehended the CEO's thief—could he be more fortunate?

Once he handed over...