Chapter 182

Eira paused for a second, her eyes landing briefly on Alexander before looking away. Her voice carried a trace of weariness. "What exactly do you want to talk about?" Alexander took a step closer, urgency creeping into his tone. "It's about the kidnapping. I've got new evidence." Eira nodded slightly. "I know. Chief Morris already told me." Her indifferent response made Alexander's chest tighten. He tried to keep his voice steady. "I didn't let go on purpose. There's proof now. Can we please talk it through?" After a short silence, Eira gave a soft nod. "Alright." One way or another, it needed closure. They picked a nearby café. Alexander took out a photo and placed it in front of her. "Patrick took this right after I passed out. He was hiding in that half-built building across from us and used a tranquilizer dart on me. That's why I blacked out and let go... why you fell." Eira stared at the photo, her gaze dark and deep. Watching her expression carefully, Alexander inhaled sharply an