Husband With Benefits
Chapter 496: An Investigation (2)

Chapter 496: An Investigation (2)

"Miss Brown." Olivia looked up to see Detective Davis, the same detective who had questioned her and Seb previously, standing there. With a raised brow and a small smile, she returned her greeting, "Detective Davis. How are you?"

The detective gestured to the chair opposite her," Mind if I join you?"

"Please have a seat." Olivia answered.

"Miss Brown, how are you doing? I heard you recently had a scare. With someone adding some toxics to a gift meant for you..." The detective trailed off and Olivia nodded slowly, feeling a bit wary.

She didn’t understand why but the Detective seemed to have some kind of grudge against her. Detective Davis leaned forward, her gaze steady as he studied Olivia’s reaction. "Miss Brown, I have to say, this recent incident has raised some eyebrows at the precinct. And Seb Frost is actually stepping on quite a few toes to get answers. He’s quite determined to protect you."

Olivia shrugged. She actually had no idea what to say. She knew of course, Seb was investigating, but the entent of it, she had no idea.

"But do you know what I find interesting?" Detective Davis continued.

Olivia sighed. Finally, the woman had come to the point of this ’ambush’ meeting.

What do you find interesting, Detective?"

"I find it quite convenient, actually. See, his previous girlfriends received threats which stopped after they broke up with him. His most recent ex, however, was almsot killed in an ’accident’. And then, Miss Vivienne Dempsey, my investigation shows me that she is against your relationship. She returned and she too was hurt. More than the perpetrator meaning harm, it feels as if they are trying to get rid of any obstructions that may lie in your and Mr Frost’s way."

And then, just when suspicion was mounting, you too became the victim. It is almost as if... you know what I mean..."

Olivia smiled and picked up her decaffeinated coffee, though she was tempted to throw it at the detective’s face but she answered conversationally, "I don’t know what you mean, Detective Davis. Would you please speak clearly? I don’t understand implications, I’m no mind reader."

Detective Davis’s expression remained unreadable as she leaned back in her chair, studying Olivia with a calculating gaze. "Miss Brown, let’s cut to the chase."

"I prefer being addressed as Mrs Frost, Detective," Olivia cut in smoothly, her eyes hard. It was at times like these she remembered Nora’s frustration over people not taking you seriously if you spoke to them nicely. And she’d had enough of the Detective’s condescending tone.

Detective Davis narrowed her eyes and spoke sharply, "It’s no secret that Seb Frost has a long line of exes, and now, with you being targeted as well, it raises some serious questions. It seems to me that you are trying to warn off his exes! And this recent attack is nothing but a distraction to keep us away from the real culprit... you!"

Olivia’s jaw tightened at the accusation, her patience wearing thin. "Detective Davis, if you’re insinuating that I would orchestrate an attack on myself to frame someone else or get rid of suspicion, then you’re sorely mistaken. And as for Seb’s exes, they’re just that – exes. He’s moved on from them, just as they’ve moved on from him. Though I suppose it must be difficult for you to understand, given your apparent fixation on his personal life."

The detective’s gaze hardened, but Olivia pressed on, her voice laced with sarcasm. "And let’s not forget, Detective, that Seb’s romantic history is none of your concern."

"But it is of your concern, isn’t it Mrs Frost?" Detective Davis jumped onto that and Olivia could only sigh.

"Detective Davis, do you know how many women Seb slept with to get over me?" Olivia asked haughtily.

The question and the tone both caught the detective’s attention. Why did the woman sound so gloating over something like this?? s if she was proud of it?

Unaware to the two of them, Seb, who had been informed the moment Detective Davis had arrived at the scene had also entered the premises. Before he could have interfered, he heard the question that Olivia had posed and froze.

Giving her only time to absorb the question, Olivia continued," It doesn’t matter if he’s slept with a hundred women or has countless exes, Detective. Seb has never gotten over me and never will. I know becasue it is the same for me... So, focus on looking for the real culprit instead of fixating on me. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have better things to do than entertain your wild theories."

Seb watched Olivia walk away and still remained frozen on the spot. Dam*! He’d never been more ashamed or more aroused ever! What was wrong with him? While he would never be ashamed of his exploits, for Olivia to state them in black and white like this... It was too hot and too embarassing. But too hot! So she did know that he was totally in love with her... Thankfully, he did not have se* with hundreds of women! He’d have to add that explanation as well to the long list of his due explanations!

But before that, he needed to handle a detective. Seb’s gaze flickered to the detective, his expression unreadable as he walked in her direction," Detective Davis. I think there’s a lot we need to discuss."

Detective Davis turned to face Seb as he approached, her expression guarded, "Mr. Frost," she acknowledged, her tone neutral.

"I understand that you’re doing your job, Detective, but there’s a fine line between investigation and harassment," he warned. "And if you continue to harass my wife with baseless accusations, I won’t hesitate to file a formal complaint against you at the precinct."

Detective Davis bristled at Seb’s threat, "Mr. Frost, I assure you, I’m simply following leads and pursuing justice. If you have nothing to hide, then you have nothing to fear."

Seb however, was not satisfied with the answer. He leaned forward, his voice low and controlled as he continued "If you truly believe that, Detective, then I suggest you conduct your investigation with professionalism and respect. If you need to speak with my wife, you can schedule an appointment like any other professional would. But turn up unannounced again? I will sue you..."

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