Out of Control: Into Your Everything-Chapter 190: No Comment

Even a butterfly lightly flapping its wings can stir up a massive tsunami.

Back then, he acted impulsively, self-righteous in his revenge without even a definitive outcome, and now, the consequence reverberates onto the only family he still cares about. Ryan Ford’s chest is filled with guilt and regret.

Not to mention, Julian Ford once nearly... because of him...

This matter, which had been lingering in Ryan’s mind, resurfaced. Ryan stubbed out his cigarette and said, "Bro, about the time you were with your mom..."

"You continue investigating Benjamin Shaw’s affair for now."

Julian interrupted him. Pausing pensively, he said,

"That night at the club, the officer with us was Theodore Carson. You might want to see if you can pry some words from him."

Ryan was surprised, "You know him?"

Julian glanced at him indifferently, "Why are you asking so many questions? Just do as told, investigate further, and see what comes up."

Ryan never refused Julian’s instructions.

Aside from their brotherly bond, Julian’s numerous decisions were inherently unquestionable.

After finishing their discussion, Julian returned home.

The balcony window was still open, and as the night deepened, the evening breeze carried a chill.

Scarlett Shaw had waited long enough for him to return and fell asleep on the couch, a thin blanket draped over her. Compared to her cautious demeanor last year, she seemed relaxed and defenseless now.

Julian carried her back to the bedroom.

Despite her being so light, she unknowingly weighed heavily on his heart.

And at that moment, Julian wasn’t any more at ease than Ryan.

Once she lay down, her instinctively snuggled into his embrace. She was always like this, passionate and sincere, harboring no impurity in her affections.

Yet often, the more passionate and sincere a person is, the more intense their love, the deeper their hatred can be.

He tightened his grip around Scarlett Shaw’s waist.

From the moment he realized he loved Scarlett, Julian never considered escaping from Benjamin’s bankruptcy troubles.

That was Scarlett’s most beloved and dear father. One day, she would know.

It’s just—

"Sorry."

Julian lowered his head slightly, kissing the strands of hair of the one in his arms.

"Even if you end up hating me, I won’t let you leave."

...

The news Ryan brought shook not only him and Julian but also Scarlett Shaw who had been restless for days.

Reason told her that during this time, she ought to focus solely on accompanying Julian through the surgery, especially since the post-surgery period would entail longer, excruciating treatment.

Ultimately, she failed to stay composed and decided one evening after work to visit the police station on impulse.

At that moment, Theodore Carson was standing by the water dispenser, holding instant noodles, while hot water spiraled down, instantly filling the narcotics department with the aroma of instant noodles.

Theodore Carson noticed her and raised his chin familiarly, "Had dinner yet? I’ve got two more tubs of sauerkraut noodles in my drawer."

Scarlett Shaw glanced at him with a faint smile on her lips, "Alright."

Theodore Carson casually covered the noodles with a worn-out notebook, crouching to fetch them at the same time, Scarlett’s voice sounded from above,

"Officer Carson, did the leads I provided that night come into use?"

When she was taken to the club by Liam Spencer that day, she awoke quite early.

But to buy time, she pretended to be unconscious for a long while, during which she constantly overheard Liam Spencer making phone calls, saying something. Evidently, Liam Spencer wasn’t the brightest, his speech was halting, giving off the impression he was reconsidering some plan.

Scarlett sensed something strange, so she secretly memorized it.

Until she was rescued and reported to Theodore Carson.

Theodore Carson placed the sauerkraut noodles on the table, unwrapping them as he spoke, "I can’t disclose the progress of the internal investigation, but still, I must thank you."

He paused, turning to meet Scarlett’s almond eyes, eventually showing a hint of sentimental regret, "You really resemble young Serena Ford, intelligent, outstanding, and very astute."

Only it’s a shame...

The prouder one is, the younger one is when reaching achievements, the easier it is to succumb when facing destructive setbacks.

Serena Ford was exactly this way.

Upon hearing Theodore Carson mention her mother, Scarlett didn’t hold back, directly asking, "Officer Carson, since I provided such crucial information, can I ask for some sort of reward?"

Theodore Carson looked at her a bit surprised, "What kind of reward?"

"Since you were colleagues with my mom, you should also know my dad, right?"

Theodore Carson fixed the water for Scarlett’s noodles, responding with a neutral expression and a simple nod.

Scarlett Shaw: "Then tell me, why was my dad’s death closed as a suicide? He had drugs in his system, didn’t you investigate the source of these substances?!"

"Your father indeed committed suicide; the police wouldn’t get that wrong."

Theodore Carson placed the noodles before her, sat back in his chair, and started eating his bowl.

"As for the rest, no comment."

Scarlett Shaw: "..."

Theodore Carson wasn’t an officer for nothing; no matter how much Scarlett asked, he wouldn’t utter a word beyond what was necessary.

But the less he said, the more Scarlett felt something was amiss.

She dragged a stool over and sat beside Theodore Carson, opened her noodles, ready to eat, when her phone rang.

It was Julian Ford.

As Scarlett pressed the answer button, Theodore Carson caught a glimpse of the caller ID, his dark eyes flickering complexly as Scarlett’s voice, cheerful and mischievous like joyful windchimes, resonated in his ears.

The affection young people share is always exuberant and straightforward.

After informing Julian she’d be late to return, she ended the call swiftly, and Theodore Carson’s hoarse, profound voice emerged:

"Are you and Julian Ford officially dating?"

It was indeed somewhat unnecessary of him to ask that.

With Liam Spencer’s affair laid bare, who didn’t know the Ford Family’s eldest son had a girlfriend who occupied the piece of his heart?

Scarlett didn’t understand why Theodore Carson suddenly brought up Julian Ford, calmly replied with a retort, "No comment."

Theodore Carson: "..."

That retaliatory nature was indeed identical to Serena.

Although taken aback momentarily, Theodore Carson wasn’t upset; he and Scarlett sat shoulder to shoulder, finishing their noodles, then suddenly commented,

"Actually, Serena anticipated you’d come to me, so she asked me to pass a message to you..."

"To leave Julian Ford."

Scarlett caught on immediately, leaving Theodore Carson’s unperturbed facade of the entire evening to show a glimpse of surprise.

His expression clearly showed that Scarlett had hit the nail on the head.