Page 20 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 2

"Which Isabella doesn't seem to care about," I said.

"Either way, we're going to need to bring Mr. Stevens in for questioning."

"I'm not sure he's even in New York anymore," I said. "He said he was moving this morning."

Officer Daugherty leaned forward, resting his elbows on his desk. "You must see how that looks."

"It looks like I hurt him and he can't stand to run into me in the city."

"No, it looks like he's fleeing with 20 million dollars. Look," Officer Daugherty said. "If you want my honest opinion, all the facts point to him being your guy. If you want me to open this case, he will be one of the key suspects."

"I don't want him to be a suspect."

"That's not how it works..."

"Officer Daugherty," James cut in. "We don't want Tyler to be a part of the investigation. We're just worried about Isabella. That's it."

"Okay. We'll look into it as best we can. If we can't find the money, though, you don't mind if Mr. Stevens just...keeps it? Is that what you're saying?"

James looked at me. "Yes. Because I know Isabella has it."

Officer Daugherty sighed. "Okay. We'll try to track the cell phone and emails. And we'll work on fingerprints from the notes and pictures you'll be giving us. If that leads to a dead end, we'll have to drop the case, though."

"That's fine," James said.

"Is there anything else I can help you with?" Officer Daugherty said as he typed something on his computer.

"We'd also like to file a restraining order against Isabella Hunter. For both of us."

Officer Daugherty looked up at him. "Even before you know she's guilty?"

"She's guilty," James said.

"Okay. Well, restraining orders take one to two days to process. We should be able to get you a court hearing within a few weeks. Let me get the paperwork for you."

"Two weeks? Officer, this is kind of an emergency," James said. The calmness was gone from his voice.

"We can look into having the hearing later this week, but that's the earliest we can do it."

"I'm worried about the safety of my fiancée. Isn't there anything you can do?"

"Has Isabella made any threats against your person?"

"No, but..."

"Then as far as the state of New York is concerned, she is not an imminent threat."

"She just stole 20 million dollars from us!" James slammed his fist against the desk.

"James." I grabbed his arm.

"If you would please calm down," Officer Daugherty said.

"This is ridiculous," James said as he stood up.

Officer Daugherty stayed completely calm. "Officer Kemp will be by your residence within an hour or so to pick up the evidence."

"Thanks a lot," James said. He started to walk away. "New York's finest, my ass," he said under his breath.