The True Lady Strikes Back novel (Cecilia and Christopher)

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anticipated it escalating so rapidly.

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He was convinced that someone was orchestrating the situation.

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Addressing the police chief of Hestrya, he said, “I will send you a document shortly. After reading it, you

will understand the reasons behind Hayden’s arrest. However, you must destroy the document

immediately and ensure no one else lays eyes on it.”

Aiden refrained from initiating an investigation against Hayden for drug trafficking because he didn’t

want to tip off the “Wolf Killer” organization. As it might lead the other two shareholders to return to the

“Wolf Killer” base, forcing them into hiding.

The police chief grasped the gravity of the situation through Aiden’s words, leaving him with the thought

that he was…

“No. Hestrya is in big trouble now,” he corrected himself silently.

His expression turned notably grave. “I understand, Commander Shaw,” he responded.

“I must emphasize something crucial. As far as everyone is concerned, Hayden is detained within your

police headquarters, and his location must not be divulged,” Aiden stressed.

Sensing the challenging position he was in, the police chief replied, “Commander, the right to legal

representation for the arrested is protected by the law. I can postpone it temporarily, but I doubt I can

prolong it for more than a day.”

He indeed couldn’t extend the delay for a whole day.

“After reviewing the documents, you should be able to devise a strategy to prevent the lawyer’s

intervention.”

With that, Aiden hung up the phone.

He selected pertinent details from the information Cecilia had forwarded to him and transmitted them to

Hestrya’s police chief.

Toward the conclusion of the document, he appended the words “drug trafficking network.”

Hestrya’s anti–drug efforts were widely regarded as the most successful in Clusia, receiving annual

nominations for commendation.

Consequently, the police chief placed particular emphasis on anti–drug activities in other states,

ensuring his city’s laurels remained untarnished.

Upon reviewing the information provided by Aiden, the police chief swiftly grasped that Hayden had

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illegal activities.

When he reached the end of the document and saw the phrase “drug trafficking network,” his

suspicions were definitively confirmed.

His complexion instantly paled, and he promptly deleted the documents from his computer,

He found it hard to fathom that the city, which prided itself as a model anti–drug entity, was harboring

such a toxic organization.

After regaining his composure, the police chief reached out to Aiden

once more.

“Commander Shaw, why don’t you commence the investigation

immediately? Hayden’s arrest is a sudden development, making it the ideal time to probe. Evidence is

more likely to surface now. Delaying could lead to significant uncertainties.”

“Hayden is embroiled in a larger conspiracy. We cannot focus on his drug trafficking activities for the

time being. Doing so might alert the major players behind him,” Aiden explained.

Realization dawned upon the police chief.

“He’s absolutely right. Hayden alone couldn’t have orchestrated such an extensive drug trafficking

network. He must either have accomplices or be supported by someone else!” he realized.

“Commander Shaw, I understand the situation. I’ll prevent the lawyer from meeting Hayden, but I can’t

prolong it indefinitely. At most, I can delay it for 48 hours,” the police chief assured.

“That’s more than enough time. Please await my updates.”

“I will, Commander.”

After the call ended, Aiden breathed a sigh of relief.

With the support of Hestrya’s police chief in stabilizing the situation, Aiden knew it would buy him the

crucial time he needed.

He then arrived at Elaine’s intensive care unit.

Elaine had briefly awakened once before, but due to her weakness, she had slipped back into

slumber.

Her physical condition had markedly improved, and there was a significant rise in the readings on her

ECG monitor.

Her previous sickly pallor had now transformed into a healthier complexion.

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Aiden carefully tucked in the quilt for Elaine before leaving the ward with Cecilia.

The siblings then headed to Evan’s ward.

Evan was on the phone asking about the progress on finding a stand–in for Cecilia.

They had identified a few stand–ins who bore a resemblance to Cecilia, but they hadn’t assessed their

combat abilities.

Upon Aiden and Cecilia’s arrival in his ward, he swiftly issued his instructions before ending the call.

Aiden then provided a brief explanation about Hayden’s arrest.

Cecilia hadn’t anticipated such a smooth progression. “Aiden, in another two hours, Hayden will be

transferred to Acocester Police Headquarters, correct?”

“There could still be ‘Wolf Killer‘ spies in Acocester. We can’t risk sending him to the police

headquarters. He will be directly taken into military custody. I’ll be there when he arrives.”

Certainly, Aiden didn’t intend to go alone. He planned to bring Jeffrey, who was believed to be

deceased, with him.

Aiden’s strategy was to use Jeffrey’s confrontation with Hayden as an opportunity to extract more

information from their interaction.

Evan was filled with deep admiration for Cecilia.

After all, she was the one who had uncovered Jeffrey and Hayden’s real identity.

Without her help, they would have wasted precious time on other pursuits.

Certainly, Aiden’s acumen was commendable as well, given his ability to discern the potential drug

trafficking network operating under the guise of charity work.

Evan came to the realization that he still had ample room for improvement!

He inquired, “Aiden, have you determined the reason for arresting Hayden? He’s no ordinary individual.

His arrest will undoubtedly draw attention, and it will raise suspicion within the ‘Wolf Killer‘

organization.”

Aiden settled into a chair beside the hospital bed.

“I haven’t finalized the reason yet. I plan to discuss it with Charlie. He

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possesses a deeper understanding of the ‘Wolf Killer,‘ and he might devise a more convincing

explanation for Hayden’s arrest.”

Evan voiced his concerns, “I can’t help but wonder if the ‘Wolf Killer‘ is suspicious of Charlie.”

“They never trusted Charlie.”

“That’s correct. Unfortunately, I haven’t found a suitable substitute yet. If we had one, we could have

infiltrated Wolf Killer much earlier.”

Things were becoming more streamlined at this point, but they were also growing increasingly

precarious.

A single misstep could jeopardize the rest of their plans.

Aiden had already chosen someone on the issue of a suitable stand–in.

Among the 20,000 members of the Peacekeeping Forces, it wasn’t hard to find someone with features

resembling Cecilia’s.

However, the woman fitting the description had recently conducted a secret mission and couldn’t be

contacted immediately.

She was currently en route back to the country as she had completed her assignment the day before.

Aiden retrieved his phone, pulled out the woman’s file, and handed it to Cecilia.

“Ceci, I’ve selected her as your stand–in. Despite being a bit older than you, with the right makeup, the

age difference shouldn’t be noticeable.”