A Second Life, A New Power novel Chapter 414

Erika continued to sob uncontrollably, refusing to answer the young female officer's questions.

"We'll conduct separate interrogations. Also, write down your parents' contact information—we need to notify them," the middle-aged male officer said sternly.

Demi paused, then responded calmly, "I'm an orphan. Can we skip calling guardians? Besides, I didn't commit any crime."

"You assaulted someone. That's illegal," the officer countered sharply.

Demi blinked in disbelief. "Erika was inciting gang rape against me. Slapping her twice seems more than justified, no?"

"Self-defense is one thing, but we'll need to determine if your response was excessive," the officer replied impassively.

"Fine. I don't have parents. What now?" Demi asked.

"Your teacher, then. And we know you have a grandmother," the female officer interjected.

"She's over 80 and doesn't even speak Cartroan. It's useless for you to get my grandma here," Demi said before she paused. "Would my neighbor work? He's also my school-appointed guardian."

The officers exchanged glances before nodding. "Okay."

Demi wrote down Felix's number.

The officers began making calls to notify the parents.

...

Meanwhile, Felix was attending a gathering with his friends at a luxury club. The ambient lighting glinted off his wine glass as conversations flowed around him.

"I've liquidated all my shares in Pitt Group."

"I've terminated our contracts with them too."

"Me too. Stephen and Daniel have come looking for me several times, but I've refused all meetings."

"Word is they're seeking partners outside Lynora City now. Should we intervene, Felix?"

"My contact in Hodgetown told me the Pitts wanted to work with him. He asked for my opinion."

His friends reported to him between sips of aged whiskey and cigar smoke swirls.