Revenge Begins: Reincarnated as a Hated Idol!-Chapter 61: The Noose Tightens

After Linda’s call, the cops arrived at the scene a little while later.

Linda explained the situation to them, requesting to receive help in searching for further evidence in Lucian’s house.

At first, the cops tried to give excuses like:

"This house is private property."

"We cannot search without a warrant."

However, when Linda ordered the cameraman to record the cops’ response to her request, they had no choice but to oblige.

If they refused her even now, the public outrage might be more than they could handle.

After all, celebrities were involved in the case, and they knew this case would receive tremendous attention from people all over the country.

They searched the house, finding Lucian’s personal laptop and hidden cameras in place.

After calling for a technician to open Lucian’s password-protected laptop, a lot more evidence came to light.

It turned out there were around three newly signed actresses, whom he had successfully trapped, and now he was using the recordings of their intimate moments to blackmail them.

The police also recovered the chat logs on Lucian’s phone, clearly proving the blackmailing and harassment.

Linda shared the recordings and chats with Aren, as he had requested her.

Meanwhile, Aren and Lisa recorded their statements with the police.

Lisa filed an official complaint, demanding Lucian’s arrest along with Linda, who followed with an official sexual assault complaint.

The cops hesitated a little, looking at each other with reluctant looks.

And then they sighed in defeat: "We will arrest Lucian Valcourt, but first we need to take him to a hospital. His condition doesn’t look good."

Lucian was still lying on the floor, unconscious with his shaft hard as a pole.

Linda nodded in agreement. "Alright."

Then, squinting her eyes at the highest-ranking officer, she added: "The news will be airing tomorrow night, and if I find out that Lucian Valcourt has been released... It will not end well for you."

She then smiled at them; however, her smile sent chills down the officer’s spine.

"D-Don’t worry. We will follow the protocol stated by the law."

Saying so, the officer called an ambulance, taking Lucian to the hospital.

Meanwhile, with the evidence in her hand, Linda was ready to drop the news bomb tomorrow night.

...

Aren sat in the back seat with Lisa; meanwhile, Kendrick and Corbin sat in the front. It was already late at night, and the two mercenaries were giving both of them a ride back home.

"Where should I drive to?" Kendrick inquired, sitting in the driver’s seat.

He knew Aren’s hotel, but he was asking for Lisa.

They were going to drop her first.

Aren turned to Lisa and asked politely: "Lisa, where are you staying?"

Lisa pressed her lips, hesitating for a few moments before turning to Aren, asking: "Um... Can I stay with you tonight?"

Aren blinked.

Lisa further explained: "I’m scared to be alone... and my manager might appear to harass me. I also have to go to shoot tomorrow. Since we both have the same shoot, why don’t I stay with you tonight, and we can go to the shoot together tomorrow? It’ll be more convenient and safe for me that way."

"Hmm." Aren couldn’t help but agree with her reasoning.

"Alright."

He smiled at her.

"Thank you." She said, delighted by his response.

...

While Aren and Lisa sat in the car, waiting to reach the hotel, at the same time, in Valcourt Mansion, Neil’s phone rang.

Neil picked up the call and asked calmly: "What is it, Deputy Chief Karter?"

Karter Moyer was the deputy chief of police of Blemure City, someone who was on friendly terms with Neil, and one of the many connections who helped Neil hide the truth about Aren’s death.

Karter spoke with a heavy voice: "Mr. Neil, your son-in-law Lucian has been arrested. The evidence against him is undeniable."

Neil’s eyes widened in shock.

"What?"

He hurriedly said, "Tell me the whole situation."

Karter proceeded to inform him of the whole incident, including the people who were involved and the evidence against him.

Neil listened without interrupting, only sometimes clenching his fists in frustration and at other times, gritting his teeth from anger.

After Karter finished recounting everything he knew about the case, Neil spoke up, asking with a dark expression: "Can you get him released?"

Karter sighed: "No... This case is too high profile. Linda, the star reporter from Sun News Television, plans to air the news tomorrow night. Since your son-in-law sexually assaulted her as well, I don’t think she will let it go if I release him."

Neil clenched his jaw in frustration, remaining silent for a few moments in thought.

Then, a dark smile appeared on his face as he spoke: "Then what if the news doesn’t get aired?"

"In that case, I will be able to get him released. Still, the complaint will be filed, and with all the evidence against him, it’ll be difficult for him to not be punished."

Neil felt his head hurt.

Everything was going peacefully just a few moments ago, so how did this enormous problem appear... and that too, so suddenly? 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

For a while, both of them were silent.

Neil was contemplating a solution, and at this moment, Karter’s voice came.

He advised like the old man he was: "The best-case scenario I can think of is if the evidence doesn’t come to light and the complaints don’t get filed."

Neil frowned. "Explain clearly. Don’t make me guess. My head is already hurting enough."

"What I’m suggesting is..." Karter explained. "You should get all the parties involved to calm down. Use money, power, or connections to either coax them or threaten them. Get them to keep their mouths shut, destroy evidence, and never talk about it."

Neil’s eyes widened, realizing the wisdom behind Karter’s words.

That was truly the best outcome he could hope for.

He let out a delighted laugh: "Hahaha, you are a wise man, deputy chief Karter. I’ll reward you for your help today. Look forward to it."

"I will, Mr. Neil." Karter chuckled lightly as Neil disconnected the call.

Neil heaved a tired, long sigh.

He was contemplating in his head, forming an optimal plan of action.

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(A/N - Thanks for reading. ^..^)