Chapter 506 - Ready
Chapter 506 – Ready
After the press conference held by the Clarke family, suddenly the shares of Muller Finance International and Clarke Enterprice soared as flocks of journalists from Switzerland came to Luxembourg to make sure the CEO of Muller Finance International was still alive. A lot of speculation roamed around the community that the CEO of Muller Finance International was also a man who was responsible for his family, because he was willing to sacrifice himself to uncover the murder case of his twin brother. The names of Jackson Patrick Muller and Alan Knight Clarke immediately occupied the top searches on various social media platforms, and the name of Mr. David Clarke as one of the influential people in Luxembourg was carried over until finally the name of the late Calvin Clarke, who had changed his name to Calvin Muller was also widely discussed. Finally, one of the dark secrets of the Clarke family was revealed, the estrangement of Calvin's relationship with his father was again discussed. But all of that was finally muffled by Jack, who again gave a statement that the relationship between his father and mother and his grandfather was fine. Jack again saved the face of Mr. David Clarke in front of the public.
The perpetrators involved in the car accident that was masterminded by Roger Douglas began to surrender one by one to the police. They preferred to surrender because they didn't want to get a harsher punishment. Meanwhile, the police, the lawyers, and the judges who had been bribed by Ivan Douglas two years ago were seen gathering at the house of the man whose hands were covered with cuts. They shuddered in horror when they saw the cuts on the hands of his Ivan and Roger. The video about Roger's whereabouts on the yacht that Jack boarded two years ago had also began circulating in the public. His appearance in the CCTV footage was clearly visible shortly after Jack was declared missing, so that Jack's statement that he was hit and pushed into the sea by someone who had also harmed his twin brother were being discussed by many people.
"What do we do, Daddy? Why are there still CCTV footages left on the ship?" asked Roger in panic when he saw clearly the image of himself appeared in the viral video recording released by the cruise ship that Erick managed to contact.
"Don't panic, we can still avoid it. Besides, the picture isn't very clear, you just don't have to tell the truth. Don't tell the truth, if the investigators will interrogate you, don't ever say you were on the cruise ship," replied Ivan Douglas without thinking. He forgot that there was Roger Douglas' name on the manifest of the luxury yacht.
"Will it work?"
"Sure, you calm down son. I won't let you go to jail. I will do everything I can to set you free. Trust your daddy," said Ivan Douglas excitedly.
The officials who were bribed by Ivan also seemed to be nodding their heads when Ivan told them all not to say anything if any officers came. They again made a big mistake by obeying Ivan Douglas without knowing that their conversation at Ivan Douglas' house had been intercepted with a wiretapping device installed by Kendrik, the leader of the Warriors, who had come and terrorized Ivan and Roger Douglas a few days ago. All the conversations at Ivan Douglas's house were heard well by the police in the Clarke family mansion. They were very embarrassed when they found out that their superiors had conspired with the criminals.
Meanwhile, Jack, who had just returned from Alan's funeral, looked very angry when he heard what Ivan Douglas was planning this time. Likewise with Luis, who was also provoked by emotions as a former special police officer, when he found out that there were ignorant criminals like Ivan Douglas.
"Forgive us, Mr Clarke, forgive us for not listening to you," said a police officer from the Luxembourg Central Police station, apologizing to Mr. David Clarke who had just returned from the cemetery.
"Forgive our stupidity, sir, this is purely because of our incompetence in managing our staff," added a senior judge, who also apologized to the number one businessman in Luxembourg, full of regrets. He was so embarrassed when he found out that one of his men had accepted bribery to close the accident that killed Alan Knight Clarke.
Mr. David Clarke smirked. He wasn't as angry as before. Maybe because now Alan had received a proper funeral, his emotions were calmer and controlled, especially since Jack had also successfully remembered who he was. "I leave everything to you. You are the one who deserves more and has the right to punish those who have accepted such bribes."
"Of course sir, of course … We will oversee this case to completion, including a commensurate punishment for the people who have disappointed you," said the senior judge quickly.
Jack, who had been standing quietly as a good listener, then approached the important people and put his arm around the shoulders of Luis, who was always faithful behind Mr. David Clarke's wheelchair.
"I entrust them to you, but Ivan and Roger Douglas. These father and son are mine. I want to collect the debt that they have made, especially Roger, who also tried to kill me that night. Would you all be okay if I did this?" asked Jack quietly with a sharp look in his eyes.
"P-please, Young Master, b-but don't take the law into your own hands," replied the senior police officer who knew Luis very well.
"Relax, I won't use my hands to touch them," said Jack with a meaningful smile.
The senior police officers in front of him couldn't help but smile wryly. They were currently really embarrassed and felt guilty so they didn't dare say no to Jack. While Luis seemed to be smiling widely as he stared at his former co-worker who hadn't said a word since arriving at the Clarke family mansion. He felt ashamed because he had failed to raise his son to be a good cop. His son was one of the people who took Roger Douglas' bribe to close the case for Alan's accident two years ago.
Because all the evidence had been obtained, the police rushed out of the Clarke family mansion to arrest the officers who had been bribed by Ivan and Roger Douglas. They brought along the recording of the conversation to be used as additional evidence. When he saw his former colleagues leave, Luis' smile broadened and Mr. David Clarke realized it.
"Are you sorry you took off your uniform, Luis?" asked Mr. David Clarke quietly.
"No way sir, I'm actually very proud. I left the police with my head held high, unlike my colleagues who were very embarrassed because they failed to educate their children," Luis replied with a smile.
Hearing the words of his assistant, Mr. David Clarke smiled broadly. "Thanks Luis, when I'm gone, I'll leave everything to you. Please continue my wish to see Jack and Anne happy."
Thump!
Luis' heart is beating very fast.
"Why do you say that, sir?" asked Luis quickly.
"Life and death are God's secrets. Now I'm ready to go, Luis. At least, my wish to give a proper funeral for the grandson that I raised with love has been successful. Now Jack has also returned as himself. Although I have not have one wish yet to be fulfilled, that is to see the child of Jack and Anne, I think I'm quite satisfied. I don't want to be a greedy human being," said Mr. David Clarke gently.
"I know, sir, but please don't say that. You will live long, sir, and you need time to catch up with Young Master Jack. So keep the spirit, sir," said Luis.
Mr. David Clarke also closed his eyes at Luis' words. He then lifted his face up towards the sky which was very bright. From where she stood, Anne could only be silent listening to the conversation of her grandfather and his assistant. She could not say much because she was still sad because until now Jack still didn't want to talk to her.
Meanwhile, Jack, who was standing in the garden area after escorting the police and his men to go to Ivan and Roger Douglas's house, seemed to have his hands on his hips, he was involved in a serious conversation with Erick and Nicholas, who had gotten along very well now.
To be continued