The wait was always tedious.
The police were more meticulous in their investigation than non-professional bodyguards like Florence Langley. After their thorough search, they had more or less determined that the fire was an act of arson.
"If the fire hadn't been put out in time, this evidence would have been long gone."
An officer wearing gloves carefully placed a half-burnt, blackened wire into an evidence bag. He spoke kindly to Shirley Thorne, "Miss Thorne, we'll need you and your husband to come down to the station."
Shirley Thorne nodded vigorously, indicating that she would definitely cooperate.
Ethan Grant made a gesture, indicating for the police to leave first.
The officers were sharp enough to take the hint, leaving on their own and giving the wealthy couple some space.
