EMBRACE YOU: Presence & Poison
Episode 298's

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“Materially beneficial?? Be responsible? What does mother mean? From the words of mom just now, why am I so sure that I did it?” I looked at the woman seriously.

“Analysis that was said by the man makes sense. If you can be honest, with your appearance and during the incident, you are indeed the only passenger who is somewhat suspicious.” Answer the woman with as gentle a glance as possible.

“Is it because I dye my hair, mom can conclude it quickly? Ha! Stigma in society is strong.” I shook my head leisurely, completely unmoved at hearing their accusations.

“Hei. You don't just accuse me of that. There's no evidence. Better leave everything to the police.” The middle-aged man I remember sitting in my front seat, shook his head at the woman.

“Then, Police sir, may I express my suspicions about this case?” I stared at the police next to the podium.

“Please.” The answer.

Everyone was silent, looking at me curiously.

“There may be more than one person. Usually people who feel guilty will first talk and accuse others.”

“Omong empty!! What are you saying!!” The people who accused me immediately called out in protest.

I just laughed a little, “actually I was just joking with my guess. But it does not rule out the possibility that there is a small group of perpetrators among bus passengers. After all, if I were the culprit, I would not blatantly show my face or appearance.”

“How is this, Police sir? We all have to continue the journey.” Ask some people.

“Whoever does it, quickly confess! The journey of some people here is hampered because of you!” Male voice protest.

“Police can start intrograting passengers from out of town. Their alibis coming to this city must be sure, sir!” The middle-aged woman who was accusing me. His eyes looked at me full of annoyance.

I glared irritatedly at her, this woman wearing a gold bracelet and striking makeup glared back at me.

“Then, he can go with me now.” Everyone turned to the origin of the voice beside the middle-aged policeman who was near the podium.

Standing there, her hands folded over her stomach, her countenance was as cold and solemn as if she was thinking of choosing someone to scold.

Not far behind Bayu, there were four tall men lined up, wearing black shirts and black cargo pants and ashes. From the faces of those men I recognized two of them. They are members of the Shadow team. The narrow-eyed man named Mika, and Vincent, the tall white man I remember often led to the other four members when meeting Bayu.

I didn't realize when they were all coming in but couldn't be denied, the feeling of security dampened my emotions.

“Pak police, if indeed you want to check the passenger alibi from outside the city first, then he can be released now. I was the reason he came to this city.”

“Oh? Mr Jeremy, could that woman be—?” The middle-aged policeman who gave instructions looked at Bayu surprised, he turned to look at me.

Bayu smiled slightly and nodded, “sorry for having to introduce him in this condition.”

“No no! Glad to finally meet the lady.”

“Hahaha. I believe Sir. All of the Jeremy family I know are talented and responsible people.”

Bayu and the police joked and laughed, they spoke as if they were just two when now people were watching them.

I glanced at the glance of the woman who accused me earlier, looking at her with satisfied eyes, while smacking a smile, I greeted Bayu who had stepped closer to me.

“Come home.” He said he stretched out his right palm. My smile grew wider as our eyes met.

I need not hesitate any longer to welcome his invitation, reaching out to reply Bayu's hand. Grasping that big hand tightly.

Mika came from behind Bayu's back, the man grabbed the suitcase on my left, helping me to carry it. Without saying anything she smiled and greeted me.

I realized that people were watching me, but I didn't care anymore and just followed Bayu's footsteps leading me to the middle-aged police near the podium.

This guy introduced me to the cop, his name was Salaman. I shook his hand and introduced myself briefly.

“My colleagues will partially wait here for the development of the case. However, we were also at the scene before the explosion. Please Mr. Salaman understand.” Sayu is very polite.

Mr. Salaman nodded silently, I also understand what Bayu said, it must have something to do with the report for the headquarters. Moreover, there is a Gia here that should be reported immediately as well.

Suddenly the edge of my eyes caught the figure of a young man somewhat hidden among the crowd was staring at me. I glanced at him and realized that the man was the one who got on the last ride on the bus with the dark brown bag in his arms at that time. But now he is holding a black bag with the same model.

I pulled Bayu's hand so we could get closer to this cop, whispering I said, “pak, the man holding the black bag at 9 o'clock from me that he was originally carrying a dark brown bag. I remember once because he was the last passenger to board and had dropped his belongings. You can ask the driver or passengers sitting in front of me.”

Hearing my brief explanation, Mr. Salaman gestured one of the police officers carrying documents to get closer, then checked the seat of the bus passengers in the document report.

“Well, if so we will try a recrospect on the scene as well, fearing he left the bag there.” Salaman replied looking at me.

After that, Bayu and I paid off once again after being allowed to go home by the person responsible in this case.

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“Vincent and Tofan, you two are investigating the accident today. Don't forget to tell Jack and Justin to be on standby while guarding Gia.” Bayu gave instructions to Vincent and the man beside him, without asking any more, the two people clapped and immediately turned around.

We were both in the parking lot of the police station. Many people passed by around us but Mika who brought my suitcase immediately put it in the trunk of the black car that Bayu was carrying.

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