Chapter 38

"Let's hope for some luck," the district head police said as Charles and Richard bade him farewell. They had gone to gather information about Gabriel's charges which were waiting to be attended to. Protocols were lengthier since it was an international case. "What's your plan exactly?" Richard asked Charles who looked ahead thoughtfully while he halted his steps. "If Gabriel ends up behind bars, Isabella won't be in danger anymore. It's as simple as that." "But don't forget that anything can go wrong before Mr. Manifold is nabbed," Richard added. "Yes…" The tall man drew a long breath, his hands digging into his pockets. "We especially have no idea what my mother is up to. If only she could just be sane for once and see how happy I am, she wouldn't have to join hands with someone like Manifold." Richard said nothing in response to his friend's uttered thought. Instead, a small pat on his broad shoulders was all he gave and he said, "Tomorrow is the hearing. It might be the last o