Campbell thought for a moment and sighed softly, "This feeling... is understandable. Being suspected of murdering a baron in a livable place just because he couldn't produce an alibi is ridiculous enough. Now, Suddenly there is another accusation of an assassin or his allies. No matter who this happens to, it is a huge misfortune."
Chiba toasted to Campbell approvingly: "...It's great that you think so."
Campbell didn't respond.
When he met Chiba for the first time this morning, Campbell could faintly sense the impetuousness and sharpness in this person. From this brief conversation tonight, he once again felt a cynical arrogance from Chiba.
Chiba didn't seem to care about anything, which made Campbell a little unsure of her stance... Let alone her stance, sometimes he couldn't even tell whether this woman was mocking or sincerely speaking her mind - just like she just said That sentence.
Just then, the secretary suddenly ran in.
"Mr. Campbell, Ms. Chiba, the independent prison just called - Hesta is out of control!"
"...Out of control?" Campbell was startled, "Why did he lose control?"
"It was said that he had turned out the lights and went to sleep, but after lying there for less than half an hour, Hesta suddenly became furious and asked the prison to let her out."
Campbell was shocked, "She didn't run away, did she?"
"No, the door leading to the backyard is locked at night, and she can't get out." The secretary quickly replied, "The prison said Hesta had been yelling and demanding to see a lawyer or Ms. Chiba immediately. They originally wanted to I treated her coldly and left her alone for more than an hour. Unexpectedly, things got worse and she started to rush against the cell door——"
Campbell was stunned, "Why doesn't the prison take measures?"
"There are a few prison guards who know her identity. They are afraid that once they open the door, they will not be able to subdue her——"
"Didn't I emphasize before that Hesta is completely devoid of any threat in this regard?" Campbell was furious, "All the explanations were in vain!"
"Has the prison notified the AHgAs workstation?" Chiba suddenly asked.
"It's not yet," the secretary replied, "They said they'd like to see our opinion first."
Chiba nodded, "Tell them we will arrive within half an hour."
The secretary did not respond immediately, but looked at Campbell with a tentative look. Campbell had already stood up, "... prepare the car."
"Okay." The secretary replied, "Wait a moment, everyone. I'll go back and make a call first."
Five minutes later, the three of them were already sitting in the same car.
The secretary started the engine continuously, but except for a slight vibration, the engine had no response.
"Hey...I was fine when I came back in the afternoon..."
"Let's get another car." Chiba suggested, "Do you have a spare car?"
"some."
The three people got out of the car one after another. However, when the secretary got into the driver's seat of the spare car, he soon discovered that the car also continued to stall and could not be started.
"Let me call for a taxi." Chiba had already taken out his mobile phone. "It's not good to delay any more."
…
About four blocks from the Campbell mansion, a disguised Hesta was waiting.
She changed into a black wig. The bangs in the front covered her eyebrows, and the long hair in the back properly blocked her neck and part of her face.
Eyeliner and eye shadow changed the shape of her eyes, and the highlights on both sides of her nose visually broadened the width of her nose. In addition, there was a pair of flat glasses framed on the bridge of her nose.
She is wearing white gloves and the field uniform of the AHgAs workstation. At this moment, she has a document that does not belong to her in the pocket of her coat. The photo on the document bears a subtle resemblance to her image at this moment.
Suddenly, the cell phone placed above the console vibrated, and Hestad picked up the phone in the dark.
She turned the car around and drove in the direction of Chiba.
…
A few minutes later, Hesta successfully picked up the person. The car was driving on a quiet road, and no one spoke in the car. Before getting in the car, Chiba had already told Campbell and others not to chat in the car, especially not to mention Any details relevant to the case.
Campbell closed his eyes and meditated throughout the whole process. His secretary sat next to him and kept looking at his watch, and looked up out of the window from time to time.
Chiba and Hesta sat in their respective seats, both looking intently at the road ahead, rehearsing in their minds what was going to happen tonight.
The car carrying four people drove directly into the side entrance of the independent prison. Under the guidance of the prison guard, Hesta parked the car in an open space about 20 meters away from the exit and underwent inspection.
Chiba and the others got out of the car, and the prison police who had been waiting at the door for a long time came forward to carefully check the car and the trunk, and registered the belongings of Chiba and others.
Before entering the prison, Chiba returned to the car and said, "We will need to use the car when we go back later. Give me the key and go directly back to the work station. I will return the car tomorrow morning."
Hesta did not move, "Sorry, this is against the rules. I am where the car is... This is our responsibility."
"But maybe it will take us a long time?"
"I can wait."
"Okay," Chiba looked at the policeman nearby, "could you please take her to a nearby lounge to sit there until we come out."
The policeman on the side nodded, "Okay, no problem."
Chiba turned around and quickly climbed up the steps - Campbell and his secretary had disappeared to the end of the stairs led by another prison guard. The two of them walked quickly without even looking at Chiba.
Behind her, Hesta finally got out of the car. The policeman who was about to guide her couldn't help but hold his breath. He couldn't tell when he was sitting in the car just now - this woman... is so tall.
"Can you please lead the way?" Hesta said politely.
"You're welcome," the policeman turned around and led Hesta to another building not far away, "This way."
…
After passing several iron gates, Chiba and Campbell finally came to a corridor not far from Hesta's cell.
They could already faintly hear the heart-rending cries and the loud banging of the iron door - the "loss of control" described on the phone was completely different from the experience of listening to it in person.
The prison guard briefly explained what happened tonight to the three people in front of him, but there was really no room for explanation. This was a "sudden collapse."
"I don't believe it!" Qianye grabbed the prison guard's clothes, "Where's the surveillance camera? Show me the surveillance camera!"
"Ma'am, please calm down!"
"She is by no means a restless person - listen to her voice now, what kind of 'sudden collapse'? What did your people do to her after I left?"
"...What are you talking about?" The prison guard was also angry, "Even if you are a mercury needle, you can't slander people casually, right? Everything must be based on evidence!"
"Ms. Chiba..." Campbell stepped forward with difficulty and tried to stop her, but all he could do was grab Chiba's sleeves. "You are someone who has experienced extreme combat. This situation should not be difficult for you to understand. ——Isolated and helpless situation, huge pressure, and the last straw... people can do anything in this situation.
"Let's not waste time here anymore. Let's come up with a plan together and go see her again."
