Jackson said, "Could Sandy Pope be lying because she's involved in the kidnapping case?

Deliberately misleading the police investigation."

Little Black suggested, "Should we bring her back to the station? Whether or not she's involved, she should know who Isa Redman's new boyfriend is."

The deputy thought about it, shaking his head, "I don't think that's a good idea. There are three possibilities why Sandy Pope lied.

The first possibility is that she drank a lot that night, had a great time, and forgot what victim Isa Redman said, not intentionally lying.

The second possibility is that although Sandy Pope and Isa Redman seem to have a good relationship, Sandy Pope doesn't actually like Isa Redman and might secretly wish for her kidnapping, possibly even feeling schadenfreude.

I've seen too many of these types of 'good sisters', their inner thoughts are horrible and unspeakable.

The third possibility is that Sandy Pope is indeed involved in the kidnapping, possibly even a participant.

But we don't have any evidence to convict her, and even if we question her at the station, she might use the first or second possibility to explain.

At that point, we would have to let her go and it'd only warn the snake."

Luke nodded, "The deputy is right, at this stage it's not suitable to bring Sandy Pope to the station for questioning.

I think we can investigate Sandy Pope quietly first to confirm whether she's involved in the kidnapping case. What do you think, chief?"

Reid said, "Being cautious is correct, but the investigation shouldn't be hesitant.

It's been over 48 hours since Isa Redman was kidnapped, we need to find a breakthrough in the case quickly."

Luke continued analyzing, "Since Isa Redman hasn't told her parents about the new boyfriend, it's either a short relationship or other reasons.

This means not many people should know she has a new boyfriend.

However, her keeping quiet doesn't mean no one knows, like that Korean student Park Jaeyoung.

He's been keeping tabs on Isa Redman's every move.

I think if Isa Redman has a new boyfriend, he might be aware, maybe even know who he is."

The deputy said, "I've also been keeping an eye on that Korean student Park Jaeyoung. Isa Redman left the party at 11 PM, and that Korean student left after the party ended.

He shouldn't have had the time to commit the crime, I think we can try approaching him."

"OK, then what are we waiting for?" Little Black stood up, "I took his statement yesterday, I know where to find him."

...

Daejin Supermarket.

A black Ford van parked at the entrance.

Luke habitually observed the outside through the car window, ensuring there were no suspicious individuals before getting out of the car.

According to the information Little Black gathered, besides school, Park Jaeyoung frequently works part-time at this supermarket.

Investigating at the school isn't suitable now; it might expose the police.

If the news reaches the kidnappers' ears, it might increase the risk of harm to the victim.

Therefore, Luke chose the supermarket as the questioning location.

To avoid a large crowd and minimize the target, Luke only took Little Black into the supermarket.

This is a Korean supermarket, there are many Asian faces inside, causing Little Black's recognition ability to drop significantly.

The two walked around the supermarket, spotting an Asian youth standing near the kimchi fridge, Little Black stared at him for a while, "Yes, that's him."

Luke slightly tilted his head, signaling Little Black to take the lead.

Little Black swaggered over, appearing very casual, "Hey, man, remember me?"

Park Jaeyoung looked at Marcus and nodded, "Yes, you're Detective Marcus."

"That's right, guys like me are easy to remember.

Buddy, can we talk?"

Park Jaeyoung glanced at Luke, "You want to ask about Isa Redman?"

"Yes, we'd like to understand her situation."

Park Jaeyoung nodded, "Wait, let me tell the manager."

A few minutes later, Luke and Park Jaeyoung were in the van.

Park Jaeyoung eagerly asked, "Is there any news about Isa Redman? Is she still safe?"

"Sorry, it's not that we don't trust you, but for Isa Redman's safety, we can't disclose the case details to outsiders."

"OK, I understand, what can I do to help you?"

The van space was quite large, Luke leaned back, changing to a comfortable position, "Do you know Sandy Pope?"

"Of course, we're classmates."

"How is the relationship between Sandy Pope and Isa Redman?"

"Pretty good, they're often together."

Luke's gaze fixed on the other's expression, probing, "Is there any conflict between them?"

"Uh... I don't really know."

"Does Isa Redman have a boyfriend?"

"She had a boyfriend before, but they broke up a while ago."

"I want to know if she has a new boyfriend now."

Park Jaeyoung bit his lip, nodding slightly, "I don't know how to say... she's recently gotten close to a guy.

But she hasn't made it public, and I'm not sure if they'll continue..."

Luke pressed further, "Do you know that guy?"

"Yes, I've seen him a few times, he's from our school too, older, from the school football team."

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