No one knew exactly what David had told the police, but somehow, they didn’t press any charges against him. Meanwhile, Tia was on the verge of a breakdown. Her once radiant, cool beauty was completely gone—her face was as pale as a ghost. After David had taken her, he had tied up her hands and feet, making any struggle completely useless. She had even tried to use her looks to manipulate them! But neither David nor the people who had restrained her had been the least bit moved. Every single forensic test had been conducted while she remained bound. She had wanted to resist, but her hands and feet had been tightly secured to the bed—there was nothing she could do! Her mouth had been stuffed with a filthy rag, rendering her unable to scream. It wasn’t until just now, when David told her that he was handing her over to the police, that the real terror had set in. She feared David, but she feared the police even more! After all, she was the one who had done something wrong. As soon as she arrived at the police station, Tia accused David of kidnapping her. But the police presented solid evidence proving that David had merely invited her over for a gathering and had persuaded her to undergo the forensic tests of her own free will. Tia was at a complete loss for words. She realized that she had run into a seasoned manipulator—one far beyond her ability to deal with. She was no fool. She knew she couldn’t afford to push this matter any further. If she did, the damage she suffered wouldn’t just be to her reputation. She had lost this round. She could only blame her own bad luck. Under the pressure of police interrogation, Arthur finally understood why the clothes and wig that had been removed in the hotel room had mysteriously disappeared. It turned out Tia had done more than just tamper with the surveillance cameras at key locations—she had even planted someone among the reporters! The moment the door opened, she had taken advantage of the chaos to pass off the clothes and wig. She had gone to extreme lengths to frame him, planning everything down to the last detail. No wonder she hadn’t tried to stop him when he went back into the room to search for the missing items—she hadn’t even looked the slightest bit nervous!Tia had never faced anything like this before. She had considered the possibility of getting caught, but she had never expected to be kidnapped, forcibly examined, and interrogated by the police! The police had their own methods of questioning suspects, and under their relentless pressure, Tia completely broke down. The reporter she had bribed to help her was also exposed and brought in by the authorities. When the man was confronted with Arthur, he couldn’t even meet his eyes. He knew all too well the consequences of offending the chairman of Cloudia Corporation. Damn it! What was I thinking?Why did I let money cloud my judgment? He cursed himself internally. He had taken the risk, hoping that Tia’s plan would work. After all, she had assured him that everything was set in place. But now, with the police uncovering everything, there was no escape. By the end of the day, after examining the hotel room and the evidence from Tia’s forensic test, the police concluded that aside from Arthur pushing her, there had been no other physical contact between them. Marcus sat across from Arthur, looking relaxed, as if they were old friends catching up. He handed Arthur a cup of hot tea and asked, "So, what do you plan to do with Tia now?" Arthur’s eyes darkened with a cold edge. He lifted the teacup and said, "Since she dared to frame me, she should be prepared to pay the price." A small smile appeared on Marcus’s lips. With a hint of nostalgia, he remarked, "Two years ago, you were still just a green, inexperienced kid. Now, in just two short years, you’ve transformed into the chairman of Cloudia Corporation." There was both admiration and satisfaction in his gaze. But no matter how much Arthur changed, as long as Arthur didn’t push him away, Marcus would always consider him a close friend. Some friendships didn’t need constant contact—certain people were always kept in one’s heart. And when they met again, it never felt distant. Arthur chuckled. "And in just two years, you’ve become the police chief." The two of them laughed together. No more words were needed. Marcus simply said, "If you ever need anything, make sure you come to me first." "I will."With Marcus’s influence, the police quickly issued an official statement and released it online. As soon as the public saw the report, the internet erupted. "Oh my! So it was Tia who framed him all along!" "She looked so innocent, but she’s actually so cunning and calculating!" "She tampered with the surveillance cameras? That means she planned this in advance!" "She was willing to go to any lengths just to marry into wealth. Absolutely ruthless." "She even messed up the bed on purpose! It’s a good thing Arthur never got near it. If she had lured him onto that bed, he would’ve been doomed!" "Honestly, thank God Arthur sobered up in time and saw through her scheme. If things had gone any further, Tia might have forced him into a situation where he couldn’t clear his name!" "I was wondering how the reporters got to the hotel so quickly! Turns out she had arranged it all in advance—even had someone smuggle out her dress and wig."