Chapter 212: A Chance To Flee
Everyone rushed to the surveillance room, where the junior officer was waiting for them. He showed them CCTV footage of a woman in a blue dress and a loose hoodie buying stuff at a convenience store.
"The butler in the mansion confirmed this was the outfit she was wearing at dinner before she went to her room," the junior officer said, pointing at one of the screens. His mate zoomed in and showed the video. "Even her husband confirmed it."
"He was here?" Avery asked in confusion.
Lucius nodded and replied, "Mr. Wright came to give a complaint before you guys arrived. He doesn’t have a clue about our case." He explained how he was submitting the evidence when William came to meet his friend. They took the complaint and didn’t say anything about Gracia’s arrival.
Evelyn nodded, and they all focused on the woman in the convenience store. Elias leaned closer to get a clear picture and then sighed in disappointment.
"It’s not her."
Everyone turned to him, and the police officer questioned, "Are you confident?"
Elias nodded in response. "She is wearing worn-out shoes, and the dress seems very loose for her." Turning to the officer, he added, "My mom always wears tailored dresses. She hates it if they don’t fit her correctly."
Evelyn sighed, feeling her hopes crushed. The same went for Ronan. The officer nodded and said, "They already caught her and will be here soon. Stay until she is here. We might get some clues."
Everyone nodded, and they settled outside in the waiting room. The atmosphere was tense and filled with anticipation. The room was stark, with plain walls and functional furniture, making the wait feel even longer.
Soon, the woman was brought to the station. She grumbled and struggled, "Leave me! Leave me!" The female cops dragged her, and everyone walked over to her. She had dirt on her face, her hair was disheveled, and her shoes were worn out and scuffed.