Chapter 379

The officer was clearly taken aback by Ashton's words. After he regained his composure, he immediately started to comfort Ashton. Soon after, Ashton successfully filed a report at the police station, informing the officers that my body was currently at Sophia's villa, of which he provided the address. The police acted swiftly, sending two officers with Ashton to the villa. Fearing that going with the officers might lead to Sophia retaliating against him, Ashton came up with an excuse. He said that he needed to go to the hospital to pick up medicine for his sick mother and couldn't go with them. The officers didn't press the issue and left to investigate themselves. Once the three of them were outside the police station, Ashton's expression immediately changed. His greed became evident as he turned to look at the two walking behind him. "The job is done. I'm sure the police will bring back Joshua's body soon. When will you pay me the money you promised?" Juliette glanced at hi