chapter159

Connor's words landed like a thunderclap. Byron and his team were stunned, but even Lydia couldn't believe what she'd just heard.

His fianc e?

When did she ever agree to that?

Byron looked like he'd seen a ghost. If he remembered right, Mr. Jefferson's fianc e was supposed to be Lucinda Norwood. So who was this girl standing in front of them? How did she suddenly become Mr. Jefferson's fianc e?

He had to admit, though, that this girl was stunning. Honestly, she was way prettier than Lucinda. She had this cool, untouchable vibe that made her seem almost regal. Standing next to Mr. Jefferson, they looked like they belonged together, as if fate had paired them up.

"Mr. Jefferson's fianc e is so good at this," Byron said, still in shock but genuinely impressed.

She just took down twenty-two grown men. Just how strong was she?

Lydia gave a small smile. Her voice was light and matter-of-fact. "Those guys were just really bad at fighting."

Byron blinked at her, thrown off by how familiar her voice sounded. It reminded him of someone-a legendary hacker named L who had helped his team crack some of their toughest cases. He'd always admired her. Was it just a coincidence?

Meanwhile, Parker and Rose, both in handcuffs, could hardly breathe. Thanks to Kylie, they knew exactly who Connor was. They'd even seen him once or twice, though he'd never bothered to notice them.

Everyone knew Connor was engaged to Lucinda. Rose had thought she was seeing things when she spotted Connor here. But it really was him.

Why was he with Lydia? And why would he call her his fianc e?

How could that even be possible?

Lydia was just a nobody from the countryside. Even if Kylie took her in as a

goddaughter, that didn't mean she could marry someone like Connor.

Rose and Parker were so confused they wished they could grow another brain just to figure out who Lydia really was.

Let's take them in," Connor said, snapping Byron out of his daze.

Byron nodded quickly. "Yes, sir."

He signaled to his team. Bring them in. Question them separately."

Lydia started to follow, and Connor moved to go with her. She turned and said

quietly, "Why don't you go home? I can handle this."

Connor's presence was

overwhelming, especially in a place like this. Even though he was in business now, his military reputation still followed him everywhere

He understood what she meant. After a moment, he said, "Aiden and I will wait outside, just in case."

That guy Peter was sneaky. The noise Connor made earlier might've already put him on edge.

Lydia hesitated. She really didn't want to trouble him.

Connor saw right through her. Your business is my business."

Lydia could only nod. "Thanks for helping out."

Connor ruffled her hair right in front of everyone. "You are welcome."

After Connor left, Lydia headed into the station.

In the interrogation room, Rose's voice echoed, thick with tears. "It was all a misunderstanding. We just had a work disagreement. We only wanted to talk to her. We'd never hurt her, I swear, officer. I'm telling you the truth."

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