Babel Novel
Chapter 143
Chapter 143
Chapter 143
On the way to the police station, Cecilia had already formulated a capture plan in her mind.
She might not necessarily succeed, but she had confidence that she could do it better than the criminal
investigation division.
Her time was not wasted during the two years in the
Peacekeeping Forces.
She nodded solemnly to Gael and said, “I have a plan.”
Then, she explained the plan in detail.
Gael had not been on the front lines for more than a decade, but he worked his way up from a junior
detective to police chief.
So, Cecilia’s plan not only made sense to him, but his eyes were shining with excitement.
Honestly, the criminal investigation division could not come up with such a comprehensive capture plan
in a short period. After finished speaking, Cecilia added, “This is just my
preliminary plan. The specific action plan will be decided once. we are on the scene.”
She was very familiar with the residential area, and the capture plan she had come up with was already
quite perfect. However, circumstances were never absolute, and they needed to adapt according to the
situation.
Gael nodded. “All right, we’ll proceed as you’ve suggested. The police station will provide full support.”
“Now, please have the criminal investigation division stationed at key intersections and arrange a
thorough search in Chimes Deli to create the illusion that the police believe the suspect is there.”
She chose not to stay near the residential area, mainly to avoid
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alerting the suspect.
Spreading false information could divert attention and help evacuate the retired professors from the
residential area. That was to prevent the suspect from using them as hostages during the capture
operation.
Evacuation was not easy. Fortunately, Quilton University regularly organized gatherings for retired
professors.
The gathering was initially scheduled for two days later, but Cecilia could persuade Hendrix to move it
up to noon that day. In other words, noon was the best time for the capture operation!
Cecilia checked the time and noticed a little over an hour left.
After she had arranged the capture plan, she went to her condominium with Christopher.
Gael also needed to go, but it was not convenient to go together, so they decided to act separately.
After getting in the car, Cecilia called Hendrix and asked him to move up the gathering for retired
professors.
Hearing Cecilia’s request, Hendrix asked in confusion, “Why do we need to bring it forward on such
short notice?”
“Mr. Lane, I can’t explain the reasons in detail now, but just follow my instructions. I won’t harm you.”
Hendrix believed in that assurance.
“It’s too rushing, but I’ll give it a try. Not all the professors may attend, as some may not be around
Quilton University.”
“In that case, please make a list of those who won’t be attending and the reasons for their absence,
along with their addresses, Mr. Lane.”
“Okay, I’ll contact them right away.”
Cecilia expected to make more effort to get Hendrix to agree, but she was surprised at how easily he
concurred.
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“Mr. Lane, please give me the results as soon as possible.” “Okay”
After ending the call, Hendrix immediately sent a message to the retired professors‘ chat group,
announcing the gathering was brought forward to noon that day and explaining the change in plans.
He mentioned he had some urgent matters to attend to in the afternoon, so the gathering had to be
moved up.
Given that similar situations had occurred in the past, most people did not suspect anything and
expressed their intention to attend. Of course, not everyone could make it.
Within ten minutes, Hendrix gave the list to Cecilia.
After reviewing the list, Cecilia made some minor adjustments to the capture plan’s details.
At the same time, Jason, who was inside the residential area, was still unaware that his whereabouts
had been exposed.
He was waiting for his accomplice to send him news about the Yates family.
After returning home yesterday, Yvette did not go out again, and the rest of the Yates family stayed in
as well.
Only Calvin went to the office early in the morning.
Fortunately, Jason found a loophole to exploit in the Yates family, such as Fiona.
Fiona was a journalist. Apart from covering news outside, she spent most of her time at the newspaper
office.
In fact, she could take a few days off from the newspaper company during that special period.
However, she happened to have a major news story about interviewing Cecilia, which must be
broadcast. Otherwise, she would miss the opportunity to capitalize on the highest level of public
interest.
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So, she was determined to go to the newspaper office despite
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Yvette’s advice.
Selene, concerned for Fiona’s safety, had bodyguards
accompany the latter and escort her to the newspaper office.
“Mom, don’t you think it a little too extravagant to arrange ten bodyguards for me?”
She had encountered various dangers while covering the news, but none felt as menacing as the
current situation.
Yvette advised earnestly, “Fiona, it’s not extravagant at all. When Ceci goes out, she’s also surrounded
by a team. Safety comes first.”
Juliana was murdered and cut into pieces by the murderer in the hospital. It was terrifying!
However, Fiona did not take it seriously. “The murderer is targeting you. It has nothing to do with me.”
She was not close to Cecilia, and capturing her would not only fail to threaten the latter but could also
expose the murderer.
“Fiona, just in case, if you don’t have the bodyguards with you, it’s better not to go out.”
What Yvette did not say was that the murderer could capture Fiona to threaten her.
If she were to compromise, she could be captured, which would then pose a threat to Cecilia.
Fiona was preoccupied with her news assignments and did not give a deep thought about it.
She compromised and said, “Fine! Let’s go with ten bodyguards, just this once!”
After that, she mentioned the news, “The Yancey family’s scandal will be aired in the noon news
segment. You all must watch it. It’s very incisive and interesting.”
Yvette’s youthful face was filled with happiness when she heard that.
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“Fiona, don’t worry. I’ll watch it without blinking!” “Okay, I’m leaving.” Fiona went out surrounded by
bodyguards. Staring at the former’s departing figure, Selene rubbed her uncomfortable right eye, and
her expression turned serious. She sat on the couch, picked up the already cooled–down coffee from
the table, and took a sip.
A slightly bitter taste spread in her mouth, quickly replaced by a sweet sensation.
She set down her coffee cup and said to Yvette, “I keep having a feeling that something bad will
happen. I shouldn’t have let your sister go out.”
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protecting her, she should be fine,” Yvette replied, but she could not help but worry.
Selene sighed. “Let’s hope so. I also don’t know when the murderer will be captured.”
Hiding at home all the time was not a solution either.
“Ceci is so capable. She’ll surely catch him soon.”
“How did Cecilia get involved with such a terrifying murderer?”
Yvette did not know either, so she did not respond. She started to worry about Cecilia, fearing the latter
might be the next victim.
As soon as she thought of that, she received a call from “Cecilia.”
She answered immediately and asked with concern, “Ceci, are you okay?”
The voice of “Cecilia” came through. “I’m good. Have you been staying home?”
Yvette was a performing arts student and had a good understanding of music. She was also very
sensitive to voices.
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She felt that something was off about the voice of “Cecilia” but could not pinpoint exactly what was
wrong.
“Cecilia, I’ve listened to you and stayed at home. Is there something you need to tell me since you
called?”
As soon as Jason heard those words, he knew Yvette was feeling suspicious. Mimicking voices was his
strong suit, but it was not the original voice, and there were still differences.
He answered, “It’s nothing. I just want to make sure you’re not roaming around. Ahem… I–I’ll hang up
now.”
His feigned cough was meant to convey to Yvette that he was ill, which explained why his voice
sounded slightly different. Yvette immediately dispelled her suspicions. Just as she was about to
express her concerns, she heard a horrible shriek.
“Ahh!”
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