Chapter 2368:

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Hearing Johan’s words, Annabel nodded, tears glistening in her eyes as she clung to this fragile sliver of hope.

However, that hope had still not been turned into reality, which only deepened her sorrow. Noticing how shaken she was, Johan turned to the man and offered an apology.

“I apologize for our impulsive behavior earlier. You might have overheard our conversation with the officers. There are some details I’d like to clarify so you can better understand Annabel’s situation and the lengths she has gone to.”

After listening to Johan’s explanation, the man’s expression softened slightly.

Johan then turned respectfully to the officers and said, “Please, I don’t know how you intend to handle this, but I trust your fairness and judgment. What happened today was driven by emotion, and we hope you can understand and perhaps be lenient with us.”

ѕ𝗵𝖺𝘳𝗲 𝘆𝘰𝗎𝗿 f𝘢𝘃o𝘳𝗶𝘁𝘦s 𝖿𝗿𝗼𝗆 𝘨𝗮𝘭𝘯ov𝘦𝗹ѕ.𝖼𝘰𝗺

The law enforcement officers, however, did not have the authority to forgive on anyone’s behalf. They could only wait to see whether the man wished to pursue the matter further.

If he chose to press charges, they would be obligated to proceed impartially and handle the case according to protocol.

The man glanced at the officer and said firmly, “Let it go this time. Neither my property nor my children were harmed. But if anything like this happens again, I won’t be so forgiving.”

Although he agreed to let the incident slide once, he made it clear that he would not tolerate repeated disturbances.

The officer, recognizing the limits of the man’s patience, turned to Johan.

Please ensure your friend and others are more careful in the future. Keep an eye on her and advise her against repeating such actions.”

“We will handle this situation as you’ve requested. We have your contact information and will reach out if there are any further issues,” the officer added.

After giving Annabel a stern warning, the officers allowed them to leave.

Days passed without incident following the warning. Johan and Annabel heeded the advice and did not approach the man again. As time went on, Annabel’s temporary passport neared its expiration date, increasing her anxiety.

Meanwhile, the law enforcement officers took their responsibilities seriously. They did not merely file away the incident but actively worked on the case.

Johan also enlisted the help of friends to support the law enforcement efforts.

As long as Annabel refrained from disturbing the man, the officers were dedicated to assisting her. They were committed to ensuring she did not leave the country disheartened.

Of course, Johan’s connections and his own status also played a significant role behind the scenes.

This Eastern country held significant importance globally.

Regardless of the circumstances, the investigation was proceeding methodically.

Regrettably, while they did uncover some potential leads, it remained uncertain whether these findings were indeed relevant clues.

To spare Annabel further anxiety, Johan chose not to disclose these developments to her just yet.

“Sir, we’ve come across some potentially useful information. Please come to our office immediately,” the officer said when contacting Johan.

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