Chapter 108 - 108: Kevin Was Kidnapped

The technical department immediately identified Mrs. Lee's husband.

His name was Scales, 45 years old, and he was the owner of a surveillance camera equipment company. He was not honest in his business and often tampered with the surveillance camera when he was installing them. He stole surveillance videos and sold them to others. It invaded the privacy of his customers. He just gained profits in this way.

Later, someone exposed that on the Internet, which raised wide attention. Scales' company was in a credit crisis. No one bought products from his company anymore, and customers sued for infringement. Thus, he lost a lot of money, and his company became basically an empty shell.

After knowing that, Freddy said, "It's probably him. This person works on surveillance cameras. He is familiar with all these. Thus, he avoided them, not being detected. There are surveillance cameras in Kevin's community and banks. Of course, he will not go to these places but ask Sophia to withdraw money for him."

Sophia thought about it and said, "About this guy… Mrs. Lee may know something about him. We can ask her."

However, Freddy opposed, "She is Scale's wife. She may have been involved in the kidnapping. What if she lets the cat out of the bag?"

Sophia said, "I don't think so. Mrs. Lee is an excellent person. People like her should not kidnap someone for two hundred thousand dollars. Linda could be Scales' mistress. Mrs. Lee looks very proud. How could she kidnap someone with her husband's mistress?"

Freddy still thought he should be careful. He checked Mrs. Lee's file. She graduated from a famous university, and won many awards in teaching. She had no shortage of money. There were thousands of savings in her private account. She should not have anything to do with the kidnapping.

In the end, he agreed with Sophia, but he still informed the school guard to help monitor Mrs. Lee's movements lest she get the chance to inform Scales.

Sophia soon called Acheson to explain the situation.

Acheson was in class. Then she asked students to study by themselves. She was shocked at the news.

Kevin was kidnapped!

As a teacher, it was the first time she had encountered such a thing and had no idea for a while.

"What do you want me to do?" Acheson asked anxiously.

"The person who kidnapped Kevin is likely to be Scales, Mrs. Lee's husband. I want you to ask if she knows where Kevin could be hidden. After all, she is Scales' wife. I think she knew something. If we can get something useful from her, we may be able to find Kevin."

"Yeah." Ms. Acheson said, "I'll go to her right now."

Freddy organized everyone to discuss countermeasures at once.

He believed in the judgment of Sophia that the kidnapper was likely to be Linda and Scales.

But they were very cunning. He was worried that the kidnappers would hurt Kevin if they found out the movement of the police. So, they could only ask several plainclothes officers to move quietly and not get very close to them. Thus, what the police can do was limited.

Sophia had first to find the key and do as Scales told her, so as not to cause his anxiety and suspicion.

The most important thing was to find out where Kevin was.

Sophia got out of the police station and went to the Blue Sky Alley by taxi. She did find out a key in a nearby dustbin.

She took the key and rushed to Kevin's house.

***

Acheson hurried to Mrs. Lee, who was having a class, but Acheson forced her out of the class and dragged her to the office.

"Bad news!" Acheson explained everything to her, "The police suspect that your husband Scales kidnapped Kevin. They hope that you can provide some clues. Like, Scales may have some private accommodation somewhere, right? Kevin is likely to be hidden there."

Mrs. Lee's face changed. "What are you talking about? My husband is fine. He must be working at the company right now. How can he kidnap someone? What do you mean by saying that?"

Acheson was worried, "This is the result of the policy analysis. How can you accuse me? Kevin is in danger. If you know something, you may save his life. It's a big deal."

There was some confusion on Mrs. Lee's face. She looked at Acheson's sweaty face and bit her lower lip. "Even if the police come to ask me, I'll say I don't know anything. My husband is an honest and good man. You can't take him as the kidnapper just on the basis of your suspicion. Do you have any proof? You have no evidence, and you slander others like this, people will sue you."

Ms. Acheson had just heard from Sophia that these were only conjectures, and there was no absolute evidence. The kidnappers were so cunning that they left nothing that could be used as evidence; the kidnapper himself didn't make even the phone calls.

However, Sophia also said that it was very likely that the kidnapper was Scales. If they could get some clues from Mrs. Lee, they had a good chance to find Kevin.

"Come on." Ms. Acheson was about to cry. "Even if it's just suspicion, try to think, please. Kevin is really dangerous right now. It's a human life."

Mrs. Lee looked a little struggling, but she still said, "My husband is a good person. He has no other apartment. And he always stays over at home except for business trips. He is a very nice man. Don't think that all the men in the world are bad people and denigrate my husband's reputation because of the misfortune of your marriage. No more nonsense, or I will sue you."

And she stood up. "I have to go back to class."

Then she left without looking back.

***

Sophia's phone was equipped with professional equipment, and her every move could be monitored by the police.

She just left Kevin's apartment, and Acheson called in.

"Just like that, Mrs. Lee won't say anything." Acheson's voice was like crying, "How's Kevin? Is he going to be okay?"

"I'll talk to you later." Sophia had no time to explain and hung up.

It seemed impossible to get a clue from Mrs. Lee. Whatever her purpose was, it was difficult to break through from her at this time. Besides, Sophia wasn't sure if she knew something useful.

Her heart was burning with anxiety. At the moment, she seemed to have to withdraw the money first.

Right then, her phone rang. It was from Albert.

"Here's something new." Albert said, "Here comes, Adam."

Sophia was stunned. Adam? Why was he there? Wasn't he with Linda and Scales?

A crying voice of Adam came from the phone, "Please. I don't want my mother to be a murderer."

Sophia stopped walking.

Murderer?