His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 1173

As a seasoned detective, Aaron’s senses were already on high alert. Logan’s question sent them into overdrive.

“Logan! What nonsense are you spouting? Have I been too lenient with you?!” Chief Roderick exploded, his face turning red. “She’s a doctor, I’m the Chief of Police. Where would I have met her? Don’t let your imagination run wild!”

Seeing the man’s flustered reaction, Logan grew even more confused. “If that’s the case, then what’s wrong with me investigating Alexia according to procedure? I don’t get it. Thaddeus’s test came back positive, and we found drugs in his office. He’s clearly a user! To make the charges stick, we have to find out who supplied him. Otherwise, the case is weak. You have no idea how sharp his lawyer is—it’s the former high court judge, Ivan Dempsey!”

Cassius was still eavesdropping, catching bits and pieces. Logan’s voice was more penetrating, so he could make out most of what he said, and he clearly registered Chief Roderick’s overly agitated, defensive reaction when Logan questioned his relationship with Alexia. Though the Chief denied it vehemently, Aaron had interrogated enough suspects to know that when someone reacted that emotionally to deny a connection, they were almost certainly involved. Otherwise, why the panic?

Chief Roderick sat down, his face grim. “Since we can’t nail him for possession, the fact that he’s a drug user is set in stone. This case is closed!”

Logan, unwilling to let it go, protested, “Chief, there’s more to this case. We’re in the middle of a major crackdown on Crystal Ice, a drug as dangerous as meth ever was! We finally have a lead; if we follow it, we might be able to uncover the entire distribution network! Why are we closing the case now?”

Aaron’s eyes narrowed. He and Logan had been rivals for years, constantly at each other’s throats. He had always seen Logan as a corrupt opportunist who did nothing but kiss up to the Chief. But now, he was realizing he might have misjudged him completely.

Logan pressed on, “Besides, Thaddeus denies using illegal drugs. He claims the toxins in his system are from a banned prescription medication. There’s a huge difference. If he comes up with solid proof to back that up, we can’t convict him of drug use. The entire department will end up with egg on its face!”

“What proof could he have? If he had it, he would’ve produced it by now,” Chief Roderick shot back. “Since you don’t have enough for a possession charge, proving he’s a user is sufficient! Now, release Alexia immediately. What does she have to do with any of this?!”

He’d gone from “Ms. Alexia” to just “Alexia,” a clear attempt to distance himself. The shift felt awkward to Logan. It was as if catching a drug user wasn’t the priority; the real goal was to pin the crime on Thaddeus.

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