Chapter 27 : How is He, Joseph? Is He Okay?

"Mr. Anderson," greeted Joseph with a smile, while Benjamin persisted in his sleeping position, remaining lying on his side with his back to everyone, facing only Joseph; the one who knew very well that he was pretending to sleep.

Anderson's presence with his people behind him made the room quite full; the police and detectives were seen giving smiles before they decided to excuse themselves.

However, the steps of the policemen and detectives were momentarily halted by a few people in full suits who were standing behind Anderson. They seemed to step out together after a brief whisper, as if there was something they wanted to discuss.

Could there be a conspiracy?

Joseph just pretended not to care; even though he was actually paying close attention to what was going on around him.

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With only Joseph, Benjamin and Anderson left in the room, the atmosphere was awkward.

Until finally, Benjamin's grandfather spoke to the middle-aged servant who had been accompanying Benjamin.

"How is he,