Cuarón committed suicide? He used a suicide note to accuse me of forcing him to sell his shares? His family can even provide evidence for this? As Klein listened to the officer's recount, he digested the corresponding content as questions surfaced in his mind.
After figuring out what had happened, his first reaction was:
Baron Syndras had taken action!
After this powerful banker failed in his search for a partnership, he didn't hesitate to use the attitude of an enemy to carry out his follow-up actions. He didn't hold back at all!
Furthermore, he had clearly gathered sufficient intelligence and knew that Dawn Dantès and the Church of Evernight, as well as Member of Parliament Macht and the faction backing him, were involved to a certain extent. If he were to directly deal with them, it would easily invite unnecessary trouble. Therefore, he chose Cuarón, who was on the other side of the deal, to make a breakthrough. This was more indirect and safer, but it was similarly ruthless and vicious.
He doesn't think much of the lives of ordinary people … Klein suddenly recalled the innocent people who had collapsed during the Great Smog of Baekeland. He couldn't help but feel anger as it bubbled up, turning cold.
Klein used his Clown powers to control his facial expression, making himself look even more astonished. As though he didn't understand, he asked,
As though he didn't understand, he asked, "Are you sure you aren't joking?"
The officer nodded solemnly.
"If we don't have enough evidence, we won't bother a gentleman like you.
"Mr. Dawn Dantès, please follow us back to the police station to cooperate with the investigations."
Klein, who appeared calm and unperturbed, was just about to reply when he suddenly realized something illogical.
Regardless, murder was a serious crime in the present Kingdom of Rouen. With Baron Syndras's identity, status, and connections, there were at least dozens of effective means to deal with a foreign tycoon who had just arrived in Baekeland two months ago. There was no need for him to go this far.
After all, a member of high society at his level would more or less know or come into contact with certain Beyonder powers. He knew very well that the World had all sorts of inconceivable means to track down the true murderer. If he didn't have complete confidence, risking murder and framing was definitely the worst choice.
If Baron Syndras could use his influence to forcefully suppress the official Beyonder investigations, then his other methods would definitely be more effective and simpler!
Even if he temporarily doesn't know that I'm about to cooperate with the military, he definitely knows of my relationship with the Church of Evernight and Member of Parliament Macht. He won't do something so simple and crude … Most importantly, if he can hire someone to kill for the 3% of the shares, why did he do it earlier? If I had pointed the gun at Cuaron's head earlier, the matter would have been resolved without any ripples … Klein looked at the officers in front of him thoughtfully and did not reply immediately.
And next door to the small living room, Xio and Fors were leaning against the wall. Using the "tiny door" that the latter had opened, they had heard the entire conversation.
"What should we do? If the police insist on arresting him, should we provide protection? "Fors, who lacked sufficient experience as a bounty hunter, lowered her voice and asked her friend.
She didn't expect that a business dispute would evolve into a case that involved human life and suspected framing. The enemy she expected had also changed from a burglar and an assassin to a police officer. For a moment, she didn't know how to deal with the aftermath.
Xio was also placed in a difficult position.
"Typically, bodyguards are only used to deal with illegal offenders.
"But … the remuneration they give is sufficiently generous."
Fors was astonished and amused when she heard that.
She asked, "If he's really arrested and sent to prison, do you plan on breaking him out?
"Let's not talk about the problem of danger. If that happens, you will also be wanted and won't be able to be a bounty hunter anymore. When the time comes, do you plan on escaping somewhere else with this gentleman?"
As she spoke, she realized that Dawn Dantès had stirred after coming up with a story.
This elegant gentleman with white sideburns turned his head to look at Walter and said with a calm and gentle voice, "Two matters.
"Two things. First, visit Baron Syndras and tell him that someone is trying to frame him."
Walter revealed a rare look of shock and puzzlement, finding it difficult to understand why his employer would give such an order.
From his point of view, this matter was likely orchestrated by Baron Syndras. Visiting him wouldn't be of any use and would only result in humiliation.
Klein smiled and said, "He just came here as a guest and threatened me with the 3% shares.
"He just came here as a guest and threatened me with the 3% shares. Then something happened to Mr. Cuarón, so it's hard not to suspect him. I believe there's a need to remind him that this is what a gentleman should do. "
The officers were slightly moved when they heard that. For some baffling reason, they felt that the matter was more complicated than they imagined. Walter was enlightened as he immediately replied, "Alright, sir.
"Very well, sir. I will immediately visit Baron Syndras and inform you and his friends of this matter."
This way, if the matter wasn't done by Baron Syndras, the subsequent troubles would be resolved by him. If he was the mastermind behind the scenes, he could be implicated in the name of warning Walter out of goodwill. By spreading the news, it would create enough pressure from public opinion to make the "rescue" of Member of Parliament Macht and company simple.
Smart … A good butler really saves me trouble … Klein praised inwardly as he continued.
"Second, get my lawyer over to deal with this tiny problem."
After instructing the butler and valet, Klein looked at the officers opposite him.
"Alright, I'll go back to the police station with you. I won't make things difficult for you.
"However, before my lawyer arrives, I will not answer any of your questions."
The leading officer heaved a sigh of relief and nodded.
"Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Dantès."
At this moment, Fors, who was next to the living room, hurriedly said,
"Should we follow them?"
"Yes, I'll hide under the carriage now and follow them to the police station. We can't guarantee that those policemen are real!" Xio answered rather cautiously.
She paused and seized the time to ask,
"Is there anything else you want to say?"
Fors thought for a second and sighed.
"The nobles and the rich are really scary!"
Xio was taken aback and didn't say another word. She walked to the window, pressed her hand, and nimbly leaped down, landing in the shadows of the building.
A few minutes later, Klein and two of the police officers boarded Dawn Dantès's carriage.
When he sat down, he looked at the thick carpet, his expression unchanged.
…
When they arrived at the police station, Klein was directly brought into the interrogation room, but no matter how the officer in charge asked, he did not respond.
When his lawyer arrived, he gave a statement, saying that he had only met Cuarón once. He said that the negotiations for the acquisition of the shares were all handled by a professional team, and that he had not participated in the specifics.
He repeated these things over and over again, indicating that he didn't know anything else. The police officer on the other side couldn't find a breakthrough until he was called out.
After a while, the police officer in charge of recording the statement came back.
"Alright, you can leave now. A distinguished gentleman has provided a guarantor for you and paid the bail."
Klein didn't immediately get up. He sat on the chair and looked up.
"Who?"
The police officer was immediately filled with respect.
"Baron Syndras."
Klein immediately smiled and slowly got up. He brought the lawyer out of the interrogation room and met up with the butler and valet.
He met Baron Syndras again at the entrance of the police station.
This big banker's hair was still neatly combed back, silver and black intertwining. Beside him stood his valet and bearded bodyguard.
"Thank you for your warning, Dantès. Few people can be as calm and sharp as you when encountering unexpected situations." Syndras took two steps forward with a smile, extended his hand, and shook Klein's hand.
Klein replied with a smile,
"I just trust your character."
Of course, Baron Syndras didn't believe his polite words. He found an excuse and boarded Dawn Dantès's carriage with his bodyguards.
As for the valet, he sent him to his own luxurious carriage to urge the coachman to follow behind.
Outside the window, the parasol tree flew backward as Syndras took the initiative to speak.
"Dantès, why did you make such a judgment?"
Klein glanced at the butler and valet beside him and chuckled.
"Two points. First, I think you have a better idea, Baron. You wouldn't do something so violent."
Baron Syndras drank a mouthful of the white wine on the carriage and chuckled.
"Indeed."
"…" The corners of Klein's mouth twitched.
"I'm very curious about the idea."
He had only asked in passing, without any extravagant hopes of receiving an answer. However, Syndras smiled.
"It doesn't matter if I tell you since things have come to this.
"It's very simple. Don't you wish to enter high society? I plan on hiring a few girls of different ages to accuse you of toying with their feelings and bodies at different social occasions without taking responsibility. If there's a need, I'll get a few children to hug your legs and call you daddy. Or I'll get some commoners to accuse you of seducing their wives and destroying their marriages.
"This is Rouen. The culture here is relatively conservative. No one likes to have such a person as a friend. Similarly, the Church of Evernight that values marriage and family will alienate you.
"Such matters are difficult to clarify, but they aren't serious. They won't use their own strength to help you investigate. By the time you finally find a loophole, your image will have spread. How many people do you think will be willing to believe your explanation? You are only a newcomer and have yet to build up enough reputation. You aren't that trustworthy.
"Of course, if you are willing to accept my conditions, I'll use my reputation to vouch for you.
"That's the first step. As for now, it won't happen."
Klein was nearly stunned when he heard that. He felt that he was still too inexperienced compared to a powerful banker who had established a business empire step by step.
"I think I should thank you," he replied with a smile without batting an eyelid. "Secondly, if you really want the 3% shares, with your wealth, I won't be able to compete with you. It's better for you to force Mr. Cuarón than to kill him later." Roland's expression did not change as he replied with a smile.
Syndras raised his right hand and used his fingers to press against his temples. He chuckled.
He chuckled and said, "No, you're wrong. I definitely want the 3% shares.
"However, you're right about one thing. I've indeed prepared an offer for Cuarón that he can't refuse. However, he suddenly made a decision and completed the transaction with you at an extremely fast speed. I couldn't even react in time."
Klein narrowed his eyes as he suddenly fell silent.
…
After returning to 160 Böklund Street, Xio circled around and sneaked back to the third floor. She saw Fors who had easily "opened the door."
"How was it? Nothing happened, right? "Fors, who had been following from afar, asked out of curiosity.
Xio shook her head in a daze.
"No."
She then revealed a wistful expression.
"Nobles and tycoons are truly terrifying."
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