Hidden Flash Marriage: Love Me Back, Mr CEO

In fact, with the ceremonious entrance and the accompanying crowd, the police officers were absolutely certain that the aloof yet ethereal-looking man was none other than the renowned business mogul, Shawn Mandez. Overwhelmed, they promptly bowed their heads, their bodies trembling, and swiftly cleared a path for the CEO and his entourage.

As Shawn stepped into the station, the entrance was swiftly sealed and locked, preventing anyone inside from leaving or outsiders from entering. The chief of police swallowed uneasily, feeling a surge of fear wash over him, as well as his subordinates.

Inside the police station, everyone strained on their tiptoes, eager to catch a glimpse of the man escorted by a retinue of bodyguards. Could he be the nation’s president? No matter how hard they tried, catching even a glimpse of his face seemed impossibly difficult. All that was visible was Shawn’s neatly permed, shining black hair.

Onlookers couldn’t help but express their frustration silently. Suddenly, Shawn halted in his steps, standing at the center of the spacious room. The guards immediately ceased walking, attentively awaiting his next move. His eyes scanned the area, searching for someone in particular.

‘Didn’t Lucas say the girl was brought in here for questioning? Where is she?’

Shawn’s eyebrow arched as he exchanged a glance with Lucas, his personal assistant.

Taking the cue, Lucas turned to face the Chief of Police, but before he could utter a word, he was interrupted.

“Ah, Assistant Lucas, what a great pleasure to have such important personalities among us,” the Chief remarked, stealing a quick glance at Shawn as he spoke. He was, of course, referring to the CEO, the most significant figure present.

Lucas forced a smile. “Where is the suspect?”

“Oh! You mean the thief we arrested?” the Chief responded.

As soon as those words left the Chief’s mouth, the room’s temperature seemed to plummet. The Chief fell silent. Did he make a blunder? He cautiously stole a glance at the stoic man standing beside Lucas and felt a lump forming in his throat. The man’s expression was anything but amusing; he appeared formidable, emitting an icy aura that could freeze the entire station.

‘Did I say something wrong?’ He nervously rubbed his sweaty palms together, unsure of his mistake.

Lucas noticed the change in his boss’s facial expression, and his brows furrowed. What was happening?

In that moment, a revelation flashed in Lucas’s eyes, widening them instantly. Could it be… was it the Madam who…? Shit! He clenched his teeth, desperately trying to make sense of the situation.

Sensing the escalating tension in the room, the Chief of Police attempted to lighten the atmosphere. He needed to say something favorable and win the CEO’s favor. This was a rare opportunity, perhaps his chance to escape this miserable existence and secure a promotion. Getting on the good side of the CEO was of utmost importance.

“Out of the blue, my team and I received a call while on duty, informing us that someone was attempting to use CEO Shawn’s Platinum Debit Card. Dedicated to my work, I immediately dispatched two of my finest officers to the scene, and together we swiftly gathered evidence and apprehended the thief.”Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

Thief? Apprehended?

Upon hearing those words, Shawn’s expression darkened. Lucas pursed his lips, realizing his suspicions were correct. The presumed suspect was indeed the Madam. It was over.

“Thief?” Shawn’s voice cut through the silence, cold and imposing.

Lucas bit his lower lip, rendered speechless. The Chief’s fate was sealed-not that it adequately conveyed the severity of the situation.

In a desperate attempt to salvage the situation, he quickly intercepted. “So, where is the person now?”

“Oh, you mean the thief?” the Chief repeated, oblivious to the mounting frustration within Lucas.

‘Aish!’ Lucas almost spat out blood. ‘Can you stop saying that word, you imbecile?’ He cursed silently.

“I’ve had her locked up. Don’t you worry, Assistant Lucas, I’ll make sure she rots in jail. Thieves do not deserve to roam around society with us,” the Chief added, attempting to sound reassuring.

‘What?!’ Lucas gave up. There was no way this man was going to survive. ‘We’ll see if it isn’t you who spends the rest of his life in jail,’ he thought, shaking his head inwardly.

Shawn scoffed, licking the corner of his mouth in exasperation. Locked up? Rot in jail? That was the last straw!

The CEO was on the verge of erupting into a fit of rage when Lucas quickly intervened, once again coming to the Chief’s rescue. “What? Chief, how could you lock her up without proper legal justification? Suspects have certain legal rights, including the right to legal representation, the right to remain silent, and the right to due process. This is highly unprofessional.”

Lucas was merely trying to help, but it seemed the Chief was too dim-witted to comprehend. Instead, the Chief replied, “We arrested her with proper legal justification. She was found in possession of a card that didn’t belong to her-that’s justification enough, Assistant Lucas. She’s a thief! Don’t worry, I know her type, and I won’t let her go unpunished.”

‘Ah, no. This man is beyond help.’ Lucas gave up entirely. He realized he had done all he could and chose to remain silent.

The room fell into a deathly silence, the tension thick in the air. After a brief moment, the CEO spoke icily, breaking the stillness. “When you arrested her, you interrogated her, didn’t you?”

“Yes, Sir,” the Chief quickly responded, feeling a surge of elation as CEO Shawn addressed him directly. His plan was working, and the CEO was starting to take a liking to him.

The Chief hurriedly provided details, eager to please. “Initially, she remained silent, refusing to cooperate despite repeated questioning about where she stole the card from, how she managed to steal it, and her alibi. However, after I exerted some pressure, she cracked. But…”

His voice trailed off, his mind preoccupied with the potential consequences of what he was about to reveal. Would it anger CEO Shawn? Would he be seen as incompetent?

Under Shawn’s piercing gaze, the Chief was compelled to continue. “Well, she started speaking gibberish, Sir. She claimed that the card belonged to her husband and that he had given it to her.”

He laughed nervously. “But don’t worry, Sir. She’s obviously lying, pretending to be mentally ill. Everyone knows that President Shawn is not married yet.”

He added, chuckling, “No matter how hard I tried to make her tell the truth, she kept insisting her husband gave her the card. A liar. I’m sure that after spending a week in the cell, she’ll confess.”

“How can she possibly be married at such a young age?” The Chief burst into another round of laughter, and his team joined in.

‘You’re all completely doomed. There’s no way out for any of you,’ Lucas glanced at the grave expression on the CEO’s face.

‘You’ve picked the wrong person to mess with,’ he lamented internally.

And to think they were laughing… Not only had they arrested the Madam of Beats Corporations, but they had also locked her up. A bunch of fools!

Shawn’s cold gaze swept over the Chief of Police, his mood worsening with each passing moment.

Suddenly, his voice cut through their laughter, cold and unyielding. “What’s wrong with marrying early?” he asked, his words dripping with disdain.