Twin Cities: Who says scientists can't be conquerors?

Chapter 13 As long as you truly love each other...

When the officer pressed down on Aaron's shoulder, he instinctively tried to break free and even tried to lock the officer's arm in return.

However, Aaron ultimately forced himself to suppress the muscle reflexes he had learned on the streets of Zaun.

He dared not act rashly.

Everything happened so fast that Aaron, who was full of worry for Jinx, lost his usual sharpness.

When he came to his senses, he realized that he had seemingly walked right into a trap.

Judging from the way those law enforcement officers were acting, Caitlyn had definitely been kidnapped by Jinx, and she had foolishly walked right into it.

With just a little investigation, anyone would know that he and Jinx were in cahoots in yesterday's cargo ship fire.

If the law enforcement officers already know that Jinx is the culprit, then what are they doing but walking into a trap?

"If there's anything you want to say, just say it. Don't touch me."

Having thought all this through, Aaron remained calm.

He resisted the officer's attempt to drag him, standing motionless and staring coldly at the officer.

"Sir, please don't be nervous, we mean no harm."

The officer withdrew his hand after being stared at by Aaron, then quickly pointed to Mrs. Gilamann not far away: "Our missing person's family wants to speak with you for a few minutes. We hope you can cooperate."

After he finished speaking, as if afraid that his persuasiveness was insufficient, he stepped aside so that Aaron could look directly into Mrs. Gilamann, who was not far away.

That eye contact was quite something.

Aaron saw a pair of eyes with an incredibly complex expression:

There was the devastation and torment caused by her daughter's disappearance, the hidden dissatisfaction with the law enforcement officers, and a sliver of hope for herself that was of unknown origin.

Before Aaron could even figure out why Mrs. Gilamann had come to him, she grabbed his hands as she rushed over.

"Aaron! You're Aaron, right?"

"When I heard that Caitlin was in trouble, you rushed back immediately. Sigh... It's all my fault for being prejudiced against you before. I apologize in advance."

Mrs. Giramann didn't seem to be there to cause trouble for Aaron at all. As soon as she came over, she openly poured out her inner pain and held his hand tightly, refusing to let go.

Aaron was stunned.

Even if he were incredibly smart, he couldn't understand why he was witnessing this scene, and he stood there dumbfounded.

What does this mean?

I came here to see Jinx. What do you mean I arrived right away?

Also, what does it mean to have a prior prejudice?

Aaron swallowed hard, trying to remain calm.

He remained calm and unfazed, patting Mrs. Giraman's hand and offering a soft, useless reassurance: "Please don't be so sad, Your Excellency. There will always be a way."

"Your Excellency, Member of Parliament?"

As soon as Aaron finished speaking, Mrs. Gilamann's voice suddenly rose.

"Silly child, why are you still calling me Your Excellency, Member of Parliament?"

Aaron noticed the other person's meticulously maintained hair and trembled slightly with displeasure, as if he were feigning annoyance at his junior for not being close enough to him.

Then, he said something that almost dislocated Aaron's jaw:

"Kate is nowhere to be found, yet you bravely stepped forward; that alone proves your noble character."

"Don't feel pressured. As long as you're willing to cooperate with your aunt to find Kate, how could your aunt possibly stop you from being together?"

The more Mrs. Gilaman looked at Aaron's handsome and rugged face, the more she liked him, and even the worry between her brows lessened.

She pressed Aaron's hand down forcefully, making a huge decision:

"As long as you truly love each other, Auntie is willing to give you her blessings!"

……

Jess Taliss.

A newly elected member of the Piltover Council, one of the founders of Hextech, and the youngest and most promising man in all of Piltover.

He had actually arrived long ago and had been staying in the manor's reception room, observing Aaron through the window.

After seeing Aaron and Mrs. Giramanen talking, Mrs. Giramanen was very pleased, while Aaron looked surprised, knowing it was his turn to step in.

He thought to himself: This rumored boyfriend of Caitlin does seem quite reliable and honest, and he still can't believe that Mrs. Giramann truly approves of him.

It's time for me to step in and help them find Caitlin as soon as possible, and then, as an older brother, entrust Caitlin to their protection for the rest of their lives.

"Ugh."

Thinking of this, Jess sighed softly, his emotions somewhat complicated.

As the hottest rising political star, Jess, who is usually busy with trivial matters, was the one who rushed to the scene immediately after hearing the news of Caitlin's unexpected disappearance.

Since displaying his talent in his youth, Jess has been sponsored by the Giramanen family and lived with Caitlin, who was about the same age.

Therefore, he always felt a brotherly or sisterly concern for Caitlin.

Last night, when Mrs. Giraman approached Jess and told him that Caitlin was having an affair with a strange man and asked if he could find out who the man was, Jess was already getting restless.

This morning, before Jess could figure out how to test Caitlin's rumored boyfriend, he heard the devastating news of Caitlin's disappearance.

He admitted that his first reaction was very simple: Caitlin had eloped with the man from last night!

After all, this is something Caitlin is capable of doing.

But when he rushed over and saw the accident scene that had already been cordoned off, he silently changed his mind—the bathroom was a mess, and the glass mirror on one wall had been violently broken from the outside.

This doesn't seem like something someone who elopes would do.

Jess immediately ruled out Aaron as a suspect and changed his tone.

He began to comfort the nearly distraught Mrs. Giraman, promising that he would do everything in his power to help her.

Taking a moment, Jess also gestured to Caitlin's father with his eyes, asking him to mention Aaron a few times—

In his words, since Caitlin's boyfriend slipped up last night and they discovered he was a guy from Zaun, now that Caitlin is in trouble, if he truly cherishes her, he will definitely take the initiative to inquire about the situation.

Jess advised Mrs. Giramann: If they really come, you might as well treat them well.

After all, it takes a lot of courage for someone to take the initiative to approach Caitlin at this time, which is enough to prove that she is a responsible and good person.

Meanwhile, if Caitlin's disappearance was due to being kidnapped to Zaun by the murderer, then her boyfriend Aaron must be very familiar with Zaun and could be of great help!

Jess's persuasion was definitely effective in his opinion.

Otherwise, why would Mrs. Giramanen and Aaron be having such a pleasant conversation, and why would Aaron seem a little embarrassed?

Hmph, just as I thought.

Jess knew this wasn't the time to be happy, but he couldn't suppress the smug smile that curled at the corners of his mouth.

He found a moment when Lady Giramann finally let go of Aaron, and took Aaron to an open space on the manor alone, patting Aaron's strong back in a very elder brotherly manner.

"Young man, Mrs. Giraman isn't actually that mean, is she?"

"I know you must be worried about Caitlin right now, but don't panic, I'm here for you."

Jess gave a thumbs up, ignoring the awkwardness that was about to freeze on Aaron's face.

"I will definitely bring Caitlin back unharmed within three days!"