Female Novel
Chapter 1694: Understanding
Chapter 1694: Understanding
Joyce arrived at Division Four and sat with Anderson in the special reception room for a moment.
Darrin had already arrived.
After Darrin arrived, he first showed his identification to the division chief of the police station. His
status as a Colonel was enough to command respect from everyone.
When he entered the special reception room and saw Joyce, he anxiously asked, "Generalissimo, are
you okay?"
Reuben sat on the side, looking amused, and teased, "Not bad, a distinguished Colonel willingly
serving as a bodyguard. When Darrin showed his identity outside just now, I happened to pass by and
saw the whole process."
Darrin glanced at Reuben and didn't answer.
He looked around and didn't see Grizela by Reuben's side.
Joyce shook her head. "I'm fine. I've explained the situation, and once I sign the statement, I can leave.
You stay here to handle the follow-up matters."
Darrin was worried. "It was my negligence today. I can't let you go back alone. What if something
happens again..."
"Why worry about so many 'what ifs'?" Joyce smiled. She beckoned to Darrin.
Darrin walked over.
Joyce lowered her voice, not wanting the people outside the room to hear.
"The situation today was very strange. After I leave, apply to the police station as the warlord's
representative to attend the interrogation of the criminals. I want to know the specific details."
Darrin nodded.
Joyce continued, "When I spoke with the officers earlier, it was indeed suspicious. The criminals had
six members, but the amount of gold they stole from the jewelry store wasn't enough to divide among
them. They took far greater risks than the rewards would justify. So, who would do such a thing? That's
the first strange thing. They didn't choose to escape directly; instead, they went to the neighboring ice
cream shop and took children hostage. When I confronted them, I clearly felt that they didn't want to
harm the children. It was just an act. That's the second strange thing."
Darrin's eyes flickered. "Are you suggesting that their goal was to create a big disturbance and panic?"
Joyce shrugged. "I don't rule out that possibility."
She said these words without avoiding Reuben.
Reuben leaned over and agreed, "You noticed it too? I found it strange at the time."
Darrin glared at Reuben. "If you noticed, how could the generalissimo not notice? You were there too.
How come you, as a man, didn't do more?"
Reuben's handsome face drooped. "When would I carry a gun with me? I'm not a warlord."
"You act like having a gun would make a big difference," Darrin said with a hint of mockery. He was
annoyed. Today, he hadn't been by Joyce's side, and she had encountered danger. Reuben was
present, but he didn't subdue all the criminals, causing Joyce's identity to be exposed.
"You!" Reuben's mouth twitched. What did he do to offend Darrin? He was always implying things, as if
he didn't like him.
"Just because my marksmanship isn't as good as Joyce's. There are only a few people in the world
who can compare to her. I admit that. But today, I did my best. Don't believe me? Ask her." Reuben
waved his hand, pointing at Joyce.
Joyce secretly kicked Darrin, signaling him not to target Reuben anymore.
From Kiki's words, she had already confirmed that Reuben was Prince Rohomes. In any case, they
should show respect.
"Yes, when the criminals held a knife to the little boy and a gun to the little girl, I and Reuben worked
together to subdue them. Otherwise, any individual action would have been in vain and would have put
the children in danger," Joyce briefly explained.
She looked at Reuben with a puzzled expression. "It's strange. I just gave you a few glances, and you
understood my intentions. And there were no mistakes."
Reuben heard Joyce's words and felt good. "It means that we have a natural understanding."
He gave a smug look to Darrin.
Darrin clenched his teeth and fell silent.
"By the way, these criminals may be from Rohomes," Reuben suddenly said.
Joyce looked up in surprise. "Why do you say that?"
Reuben realized as soon as he said it that it might expose his identity.
But since he had already spoken, he couldn't take it back. He tousled his silver hair. "The way the
criminal holding the little boy's knife was positioned is more in line with someone from Rohomes who
practices martial arts."
Joyce and Darrin exchanged glances. They both knew that Reuben hadhalf of Rohomes bloodline.
Since Reuben said so, the criminals must be related to Rohomes, but not to Reuben.
Joyce narrowed her eyes. She couldn't help but think of how Rocus people often appeared in the
Capital and the connection between Otis and Rohomes. Many things pointed to Rohomes.
What role did these elusive Rocus people play in these seemingly unrelated but mysterious incidents?
Thinking about this, Joyce stood up. "Darrin, I'm afraid we need to have everyone involved in this
incident sign a confidentiality agreement. Notify the division chief that the reason we came to Kheburynovelbin
must not be disclosed to the public. Don't expose my identity, and I won't give interviews. The news
about this incident should not mention me. Additionally, the parents of the other children today and the
employees of the ice cream shop should also sign confidentiality agreements. Just say it involves
confidential information within the warlord's ranks that must not be leaked."
"Alright, I'll take care of it now."
Darrin received the order and immediately left the special reception room.
Joyce glanced at Reuben. "I'm sorry, but you'll need to sign one as well. I hope you won't reveal my
identity."
Reuben nodded. "No problem."
Joyce looked at him deeply. "But I find it strange that you weren't surprised at all. Actually, when we
were at the ice cream shop, you asked them if they knew who I was, so you knew in advance?"
Reuben, "..."
Indeed, he had known in advance.
Joyce furrowed her brow. "So, you investigated me?"
Reuben realized when she said that, he might expose his identity.
But since he had already spoken, he couldn't take it back. He flicked his silver hair. "I didn't have any ill
intentions, just curiosity. Besides, you stand out so much, it's not difficult to find out who you are."
Joyce gave him a meaningful look.
"It seems that we don't have any connection between us."
Reuben chuckled. "But isn't there one now?"
He glanced back.
Anderson had been playing a mobile game since earlier. Kiki watched silently because she was afraid
of annoying Anderson and didn't speak, just quietly watching.
It seemed that the adult world had nothing to do with them.
Joyce smiled ambiguously and no longer paid attention to Reuben.
At this moment, her phone rang.
She looked down and saw that it was Luther calling.
She quickly answered the call.