Chapter 119

When I got up in the morning, Brandon was already at the dining table, munching on the breakfast Savannah had made.

He looked up at me and said, "Savannah's cooking isn't as good as Holly's. How about we take a trip back to Suncrest City sometime? We could bring the kids and Holly back."

Did he just say "we"?

I replied casually, "Let's talk about it after you're done with this busy period. Do you even have time to go to another city right now?"

Brandon shook his head. "No, things have been crazy with the overseas partners."

I gave him a pointed look. "This opportunity is huge for our company. You need to make the most of it, got it? This is your last chance to prove yourself."

Brandon nodded, understanding the gravity. "Don't worry, babe. I won't mess it up."

Just then, his phone rang. When he saw the caller ID, Brandon glanced at me nervously before stepping away to take the call.

Usually, Brandon didn't hide from me when taking calls from suppliers or partners, but this time he was being so secretive. Something was definitely up.

I pretended not to care and continued eating breakfast, but I kept an eye on Brandon out of the corner of my eye.

I could vaguely hear bits of his conversation. It was about some kind of stock partnership. If it was just that, there was no need for secrecy-unless he was up to something shady again.

When he finished the call and came back, I asked nonchalantly, "Who was that?"

Brandon hesitated for a moment before saying, "Just some company stuff. They need me to go in and handle it. I'll leave after breakfast."

I impatiently urged him, "If it's company business, you should go now. Why are you waiting around? Do you think I can't eat without you here?"

Brandon was taken aback by my tone, then quickly nodded and grabbed his bag to leave.

I turned to Savannah and said, "Get in touch with Simon and the others. Have them keep an eye on Brandon. That call just now seemed off."

Savannah nodded seriously, her military training evident in her swift actions. She rushed into another room and made the necessary arrangements within minutes.

Once I was sure she had arranged for Brandon to be followed, I felt a bit more at ease.

Knowing your enemy is key to winning any battle, so I needed to keep tabs on Brandon.

Just then, I received a call from an unknown number.

Savannah and I exchanged glances.

I answered the call.

A man's voice on the other end asked, "Is this Caroline?"

I was surprised but replied, "Yes, this is Caroline. How can I help you?"

"This is the police. We've found some evidence related to Jason. We need you to come in and identify it."

I exchanged another look with Savannah and immediately headed to the police station.

When Jason first went missing, we reported it to the police. I never thought they'd find evidence now. Maybe this could lead us to Jason.

At the station, a female officer led us to a meeting room.

A male officer, presumably the one who called, joined us.

He handed me a bag containing some items. "Can you identify if these belong to Jason?"

"We haven't been able to reach any of Jason's immediate family. Since you reported the case, we contacted you."

I was taken aback. "What about Earl? He's Jason's father."

The officer shook his head. "We haven't been able to reach Earl."

Something flickered in my mind, but I couldn't grasp it.

I looked at the evidence bag. "Honestly, I don't know Jason that well. You know Elora was suspected of being my husband's mistress. I've only seen Jason a few times from a distance."

"So I might not recognize these items."

The officer nodded. "We understand, but we have no one else to ask. Please take a close look. This is about a child's safety."

I nodded solemnly and took the evidence bag.

Inside was a small bracelet with some engraved patterns.

It was clearly a child's bracelet, too small for an adult.

There was also a piece of fabric with dirt on it, its original color unrecognizable.

I examined them carefully, trying to recall any connection to Jason, but nothing came to mind.

After all, my interactions with him were limited. My only impression was that Jason was a very cute boy. If not for his parents' issues, he might have grown up in a healthy environment.

"I'm sorry, I don't recognize these."

The female officer looked anxious. "Please take another look. These were found on a beach. We need to confirm if they belong to Jason. If they do, it means he might be..."

I was stunned, understanding the implication.

"Are you saying Jason might already be..." dead?

I couldn't bring myself to say the word. I stared at the officer, who looked troubled and sad.

"That can't be. Why would anyone harm a child? Are you sure there's no mistake?"

The officer shook her head, remaining silent. The male officer spoke up. "We received a report from a villager near the beach. They saw a man with a child one night. The man left, but the child was gone."

"We investigated and found these items on the ground."

"We're trying to see if we can connect this to Jason's case."

My mind was reeling, barely able to hear the officer.

I couldn't believe such a sweet child could be harmed, especially in such a cruel way.

Sensing my distress, Savannah placed a hand on my shoulder. "Ms. Sharp, the villager might have been mistaken. There's no conclusion yet. Anything is possible. Please don't be upset."

I nodded, taking a deep breath. "I have to hold onto that hope. There's nothing else we can do."