Reborn ghost seeing lady is pampered by her ex husband - Chapter 290

Chapter 290: No such thing as a coincidence

The Saxon spirit had the same guess as Phoebe and it approved of Luna wholly.

“I guess we don’t have to do anything anymore, the younger generation of the Verdermont’s is willing to kiss your ass. Those older ones were the problem, however no matter where they run, that Luna girl will not let them live peaceful lives.”

“They cannot hide anyway, they have to report to Mr. Cornwell in person or through a call in order to receive the monthly allowance Mr. Luther left them.” Sylvester dropped in a reminder.

Shark looked at the time and the door, he appeared to be impatient.

“We should go now, the deputy police commissioner general is waiting and so is an aide from the Fog national presidential palace. I have been told that general Drusus might be joining us as well. Like i said, the matter has grown big, beyond a simple assassination.”

With all the new parties involved, Edward decided that Phoebe’s business could not be delayed anymore.

“Go with Collin.”

“I…” Andre started.

“Not you.” Edward and Jennie spoke up together.

Both parents had not forgotten the little mess in Magic city which resulted in Phoebe’s hand being bandaged.

“You are a public figure, the moment you are photographed at a police station and word gets out, your fans and paparazzi will rush over. Your sister doesn’t need that kind of trouble.” Edward added.

Andre was reluctant but he did not have much of a choice.

“My princess, be careful,” Edward gently ruffled Phoebe’s hair.

Without hesitation, Phoebe and Collin followed Shark and the other detectives to the police station.

Outside the station, on arrival Phoebe noticed that reporters had already gathered. Some were waiting inside their vans, others were loitering outside and a few were hurdled in a circle, eating some pastries and drinking coffee as they discussed the issue which had brought them.

She hesitated to step out of the mini van because in her mind, she could picture the headlines in which once again she would no doubt feature. Hastily she took the black sunglasses which Andre had given her and placed them over her eyes.

“You don’t need to worry Pheebs, the press doesn’t know the details about you being the target of the assassins. They just caught wind of some arrests made and the Verdemont name. Most of them actually think that it might be related to Linda or Brandon’s case.” Shark spoke after noticing her fidgeting with her fingers endlessly.

“Nothing sells more news than a founding family scandal.” Collin muttered.

A small, unbidden smile tugged at the corners of Phoebe’s lips. Her eyes that were clouded with worry now shimmered with a quiet calm.

The electric door of the car slid open and Phoebe sighed.

“The last thing I want is to be back in the news.” she whined.

“That’s wishful thinking dear, you are a powerful shaman, a Saxon’s woman and above all a Mayfair. Even what you wear makes headlines.” Grandma Mayfair said.

Her presence was unexpected as only Collin had been allowed to come with her to the police station. But then again, Edward could not control his mother.

Shark snapped his fingers once. “Old lady Mayfair is right, if they see you here then they will automatically pounce on you. Let’s use the back entrance.” He suggested.

Grandma Mayfair stepped into the van and it went around to the parking which was reserved for police cars and VIP’s. Like thieves in the night, they moved subtly towards the back door but after just a few steps they heard a camera click with a crisp and mechanical sound followed by the faint whir of the shutter resetting.

“What the hell!” Phoebe spoke as her head bobbed strongly. She whirled around just like everyone else only for her eyes to fall on the famous reporter Heinz.

“Dude delete those pictures right now.” Shark requested politely but sternly. He had known Heinz for years in fact their relationship had transitioned into a friendship.

They had a cordial working relationship, each using the other to get what they needed. However, in this case, it was an agreed upon plan. Shark knew better than to mess up national affairs.

A victorious smile formed on Heinz’s lips.” So you guys are really hiding from those reporters at the front. Anyway let’s not complicated matters, just give me something juicy. Why is Phoebe Mayfair here?”

Shark ordered the officers to escort the Mayfairs inside, they obliged but the Mayfair’s would not budge.

“You know that she is a consultant here, nothing special is going on here.” Shark took a few steps closer and made an attempt to grab the camera.

“It’s nothing special yet she is here with Collin and the old lady? Seems like something extremely special to me.” Heinz laughed mockingly.

The Saxon spirit sneered, it was done with listening to the persistent journalist. “Let me get some sleeping dust.”

“Wait! that’s a bit of an extreme measure? Heinz is one of the most intelligent and quick-witted journalists in all of Fog country. It’s best not to arouse his suspicions for such small matters.” Phoebe stopped the spirit.

“We can just knock him out with a punch, we are ghosts, he won’t see us anyway.” Sylvester suggested.

“No, he will surely become more curious about me.” She argued.

Connie hovered to where Heinz was. “So what if he becomes curious?”

“I know people like him, he will start stalking me, investigating me deeply for an expose and that’s not good for business.” Phoebe made a warning signal at Connie who was about to tickle Heinz.

Collin meanwhile stuffed a wad of bills into Shark’s hands. “Come on Shark just give him something, why are you behaving like an amateur? You know how these things work, right?” Collin gave Heinz a side eye.

Heinz overheard and he shook his head vehemently. “No way! The name Phoebe Mayfair brings in some of the highest ratings and payday lately.” He said, his words caused Phoebe to curl her lips upwards and he noticed.

“Okay fine I know that you are here because of the bones that were found in Molding kids playground, isn’t that right? Did you help the police to find them like you found Linda?” His curious eyes met her surprised ones.

Shark spoke first, he had no clue as to what Heinz he was talking about. “Bones at a children’s play ground? What are you talking about Heinz?” He scratched the top of his head.

Frown lines formed on his forehead as he had not yet heard of anything of the kind.

“Come on Shark I already heard from my source that the police found small bones this morning. Don’t tell me that you don’t know? You look like you have no idea about this, i thought that’s why the shaman came here, to speak to the ghosts or something.” Heinz right brow shot up as his eyes shifted from a clueless Shark to a stunned Phoebe.

“Listen dude, I already told you Miss Mayfair is here on official police business. So delete the picture and I promise that I will give you an exclusive on that bones story.” Shark made a good bargain which Heinz agreed to.

They entered the station and once inside, Phoebe spotted a red suit that she could identify miles away. It was the psychologist from the Sanderson mental wellness institute that she had promised to talk to today.

“She wants to kill a child and bones were found at a children’s playground. This can’t be a coincidence.” The Saxon spirit sighed heavily.