Chapter 12 Duncan felt as if he had been struck by lightning . A ringing filled his ears , and he could hardly believe what he had just heard . He drifted in a daze for a long time before biting down hard on the tip of his tongue , the strong taste of blood spreading through his mouth . He barely managed to find his voice , which trembled as he spoke : " Who are you ? Just because you say you're a police officer , am I supposed to believe you ? " " How could Rosalie possibly be dead ? She just called me not long ago . Are you joking ? " Duncan forcibly suppressed the panic in his heart and let out a mocking laugh , pretending not to care . " Oh , I get it . Did Rosalie hire you to act out this scene ? How much did she pay you to play along ? I'll pay you double if you just drop it , how about that ? " The police officer frowned in disbelief , checking his phone repeatedly to make sure he hadn't dialed the wrong number . " Mr. Hernandez , I really am a police officer . I'm not acting or trying to trick you . Whether Ms , Taylor is truly in trouble , the body and her medical records can't be faked . You'll know if you come to the station and see for yourself . " " If you don't want to come , then we'll go ahead and notify Ms. Taylor's parents . " With that , the officer couldn't be bothered to explain any further and 0.00 % 21.46 Chapter 12 1288 Vouchers simply hung up the phone . However , when the police called Conrad Taylor and Paige Taylor and told them the same thing , they received almost identical reactions . Conrad and Paige's first response was also disbelief , their voices icy cold : " Rosalie likes to make trouble . Don't go along with her nonsense . Tell her that if she really died , not only would we not be sad , we'd actually celebrate ! " " She caused Angela and Julian's deaths . How could she have the nerve to trick us into seeing her ? " Before the police could say more , Conrad and Paige angrily hung up the phone . The officers looked at Rosalie , unclaimed , and couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy . She lay quietly on the ground , as if she had fallen into a deep sleep . Her cheeks were sunken , her face deathly pale and bloodless . Her body was so thin it was heartbreaking , little more than a skeleton , and her hair was sparse and dull . There was almost no trace left of her former vibrant beauty , making one sigh in regret . The police , at their wits ' end , called each of them several more times , sent texts and photos , and could only leave the rest to fate . If no one came to claim her , Rosalie might be sent straight to cremation . " Sigh , it's really pitiful . She has parents and a husband , yet no one is willing to claim her body . Who knows what her family is thinking ? We've explained it so many times , why won't they believe us ? " 34.53 % 000 21:46 ) Chapter 12 288 Vouchers The officer let out a deep sigh and shook his head helplessly . Seeing the texts and photos , Duncan's face turned as dark as ink , and he nearly crushed the phone in his hand . Rosalie lay there in utter silence ; just one glance at her was enough to send a chill down anyone's spine . No matter how much he refused to believe it , the truth was now glaringly obvious before his eyes . Duncan gritted his teeth hard , a mix of bitterness and panic churning in his heart . " Rosalie , is playing dead your new trick ? Do you really think that if you fake your death , I'll let go of our grudges and forgive you ? Just wait ! I'll expose your true colors ! You'd better keep pretending to be dead forever ! " Seething with anger , he ordered the driver to take him to Charlestown Police Station . Meanwhile , Conrad and Paige also saw the texts and photos . Their hearts were filled with an indescribable panic , and they felt waves of darkness sweep over their vision . " Impossible , impossible ! Nothing could have happened to Rosalie . She must be pretending ! She has to be ! " Title: CEO, Your Wife Is Gone Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, CEO, Sweet Romance, Modern, Romantic Status: ongoing In "CEO, Your Wife Is Gone," Elise battles cancer while striving to fulfill her role as the perfect wife to George. Trinity, Elise's sister, orchestrates a deceitful scheme against her... Embark on a heartfelt journey in this modern romance novel that explores themes of love and betrayal amidst the challenges of illness. Follow Elise as she navigates the complexities of her relationships and confronts unexpected twists orchestrated by those closest to her. What sets "CEO, Your Wife Is Gone" apart is its poignant portrayal of love tested by adversity and the resilience of the human spirit. Dive into this captivating narrative filled with emotional depth and intricate character dynamics. Discover the unique blend of romance and suspense that defines this captivating story available to read at CrushReel. Experience the emotional rollercoaster of Elise's journey online at CrushReel today.