"I have already contacted the staff who were previously responsible for this case and asked them to provide the materials for my reference. However, you must understand, too much time has passed, and it is indeed difficult to find evidence at the scene now."

Kris Cooper nodded in understanding.

"Well... what about the other charges?"

"The charge of illegal drug use can be established, and if you are willing to testify in court, the charge of intentional injury can also be established... However, these are not serious crimes, after all, she hasn’t caused you any direct harm, at most just a fine and a brief detention." Michael Freenan shrugged, "As for other matters, it’s hard to classify. Moreover, time is pressing now, she is about to reach the 48-hour mark, and we must classify this case, otherwise, we will have to release her. After all, she is a public figure, and we are under a lot of pressure."

Kris Cooper gently tapped his fingers on the tabletop, "So, essentially, we can only charge her with illegal drug use?"

Michael Freenan nodded, "This is currently the only charge for which we have evidence. But rest assured, we are not giving up; as long as there is the slightest clue, we will investigate further."

The other party was sincere and open with him, what else could Kris Cooper do?

After all, the law relies on evidence.

"Alright, then proceed according to procedure!"

Previously, in his case and Vera Wave’s situation, Michael Freenan had been of great help. Kris Cooper was very polite to him, partially out of gratitude and partially out of respect.

After several interactions, he also felt that Michael Freenan was a person of integrity and loyalty, a good police officer.

Raising his wrist to check the time, Kris Cooper stood up to bid farewell.

Michael Freenan personally escorted him downstairs. Seeing him step down the stairs, he suddenly called out and caught up to him.

"Mr. Cooper, actually... there’s something I never understood."

"Please, go ahead."

Michael Freenan raised his eyes, looking directly into his.

"Miss Wave, is she really the perpetrator?"

Kris Cooper took a deep breath.

"If I said that the incident was truly just an accident, would you believe me?"

Michael Freenan was silent for a few seconds, then spoke solemnly.

"If that is indeed the truth, I will definitely clear Miss Wave’s name."

"Thank you!" Kris Cooper proactively extended his hand, "Thank you, Officer Freenan!"

Grasping his hand, Michael Freenan gently shook his head.

"This is my duty."

Nodding at the other, Kris Cooper withdrew his hand, hurriedly descended the stairs, and got into the car, where he looked up at Tommy Taylor in the driver’s seat.

"Is Vera ready?"

"I’ve arranged for a driver to pick her up, should we go straight to the restaurant to meet her?"

Kris Cooper leaned back against the seat.

"Alright!"

The car drove out of the police station, and half an hour later, they arrived at a restaurant in the suburbs.

According to Vera Wave, this was a restaurant both families frequented when she was a child. After much consideration, Kris Cooper had decided to hold this meeting here.

The restaurant was in the outskirts of the city, nestled in a valley, surrounded by greenery, with red walls and green tiles peeking through the verdant trees, making for a picturesque view.

When Kris Cooper arrived, Vera Wave had just gotten out of the car not long ago. Seeing his car, she immediately came over to greet him.

"Have they arrived?"

She shrugged lightly.

"I haven’t gone in yet, I was waiting for you."

Since the last scandal, Vera Wave had been very cautious and therefore didn’t go in alone, as she didn’t want to face Nathan Leafcastle by herself.

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Good night, little princesses~!~