Adrian Desmond waved his hand, and Walter Klein backed away.
As Walter looked at Jamie Harris, who had been resisting for so long, he thought that Jamie truly didn’t know how much Adrian liked Sienna Johnson. If he knew, he would stop this useless resistance and confess everything.
Adrian had been searching for so long. Sienna had eluded him all around the world, so when he finally found a strong lead in Jamie, there was no way he would let it slip through his fingers.
Jamie didn’t fear death, but he couldn’t bear to leave his wife and children, so he confessed everything. "... It was Lucas Robertson who found me. He said a woman would come asking for my help soon, and I should agree to her every request."
"Who is Lucas Robertson?" Adrian focused his gaze on Jamie.
As expected, someone helped Sienna escape, Adrian thought. No wonder I couldn’t find her for so long. Who is this Lucas Robertson, to manage to evade my comprehensive search net without a trace?
"Lucas Robertson used to work for the CIA in Westoria. Later, for some unknown reason, he left the CIA and returned to Abyanabad..."
The CIA? Adrian mused. Indeed, a formidable character.
"How did you come to know Lucas Robertson?" Adrian asked. "Doesn’t his work require secrecy? Why would he with you? Are you two that close? And when he helped my woman escape, did he tell you where they were going?"
Jamie realized the man in front of him couldn’t be fooled, so he didn’t dare to lie and confessed everything.
"...I used to work for a drug trafficking organization. Later, because I knew too much, the Boss wanted to kill me to silence me. Lucas Robertson found me and saved my life. That’s when I learned his identity. We’re both from Abyanabad, so we gradually grew close. Later, his fiancée turned out to be my cousin; I was the one who introduced them. It’s just..." New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on Nove1Fire.net
As Jamie hesitated over whether to mention Lucas Robertson’s fiancée, Adrian pressed, "Continue! I need to know everything about Lucas Robertson."
To find Lucas Robertson as soon as possible, I need to learn more about him, Adrian thought. And how did Sienna even meet a retired CIA agent like Lucas Robertson? Usually, when Sienna went out, she was never alone. Anything she did outside, someone would report to me. I’ve never heard of Sienna meeting someone alone, especially not a man.
Jamie continued speaking. Adrian temporarily suppressed his doubts and listened carefully to what Jamie said, hoping to find more clues.
"...My cousin was very beautiful. One time, she encountered Maxwell Bradford. He was attracted by her beauty and captured her. Lucas Robertson went to save her but was captured by Maxwell Bradford instead... I don’t know the exact details. Later, Lucas Robertson returned, badly injured, and my cousin... she died..." At this, Jamie choked up, grieving for his beautiful cousin who had died so unjustly.
"Lucas Robertson and Maxwell Bradford?" Adrian murmured.
Maxwell Bradford was assassinated, Adrian recalled. He had many enemies, but I was the only one who could rival his power. I had given my caravan to Maxwell Bradford, intending to eliminate him slowly. But in the end, I don’t know who actually killed him. Maxwell Bradford’s death was gruesome. He’d been stabbed countless times, one eye gouged out, his nose cut off... The most bizarre part was that his "family jewels" were completely crushed. Everyone thought I did it, but it wasn’t me. If my conjecture is correct, then Lucas Robertson must have been the one who made me the scapegoat.
"...Did Lucas Robertson kill Maxwell Bradford afterward?" Adrian asked.
Jamie didn’t dare admit it. Although Maxwell Bradford was dead, his influence remained. If people found out Lucas Robertson killed Maxwell Bradford, his family would never know peace.
"Sixth Master, I dare not say such things casually. If Maxwell Bradford’s subordinates found out, my entire family wouldn’t survive."
Adrian assured him, "I promise you, not a word you say today will be leaked. Are you afraid Maxwell Bradford will take revenge? He’s dead. Can he somehow rise from the grave and eat you?"
Adrian’s cold humor did not reassure Jamie. "Maxwell Bradford’s subordinates are still vowing to find the murderer and avenge him."
Adrian laughed. "They even thought it was me, and I’m still perfectly fine."
"But how can that be the same? You have so many bodyguards, Sixth Master, while I’m just an ordinary person."
Adrian didn’t want to waste more time on this nonsense and steered the conversation back. "...How did Lucas Robertson meet Mai?"
"I’m not entirely sure. Lucas Robertson only said that Mai saved his life, and he wanted to repay her kindness."
"Oh?" Adrian furrowed his brows, thinking. When did Sienna save someone? This needs to be investigated thoroughly. "Are there any other clues?"
Adrian prompted, "Do you know where Lucas Robertson is?"
"It seems Madam asked Lucas Robertson to go with her, and he agreed. Lucas Robertson should be with Madam now. Sixth Master, I’ve told you everything I know. Please spare my wife and children. They are innocent."
"Innocent?" Adrian scoffed. "You’re accomplices. How can you claim to be innocent? If it weren’t for that Lucas Robertson, my woman wouldn’t have left me. And if it weren’t for you, they wouldn’t have escaped."
Jamie felt wronged but dared not say anything. Slumped on the ground, he said in despair, "Sixth Master, it’s all my fault. Kill me, torture me, I won’t complain. Just let them go, please..." Jamie pleaded tearfully.
"Letting you go...is possible..." Adrian relented.
"Thank you, Sixth Master, thank you, Sixth Master..."
Adrian’s words took a sharp turn, causing Jamie to fall from cloud nine. Jamie wasn’t stupid; otherwise, it wouldn’t have taken Adrian so long to track him down. "Sixth Master, rest assured. If I get any information about Lucas Robertson or Madam, I will inform you immediately."
Adrian finally smiled with satisfaction. "You are quite a smart man."
"I wouldn’t dare claim that."
Adrian stood up and glanced at the fading ring mark on his ring finger. It didn’t matter. He would find Mai, and then he would buy another pair of wedding rings.
"I will have someone keep an eye on you," Adrian stated. "You’d better stay put and behave. Don’t even think about running away... If you dare to disobey, I won’t be as lenient as I was this time."
Jamie’s forehead was covered in sweat. He hurriedly replied, "I’ll stay here. I won’t go anywhere."
Adrian got up and left the small, cramped room. Although I still don’t know where she’s gone, at least now I have a lead, right? As long as Lucas Robertson and Jamie Harris make contact, I can follow that trail to find her.