The Captain I Married by Chance novel Chapter 540

"Your grandfather claims you transferred over here specifically for Nora. Is that true?"

Nathan leveled Mr. Adams with a helpless look. "Don't listen to his nonsense. Coming back to Luminport City wasn't an impulsive decision. My grandfather is getting older. I defied his wishes to stay in the Arvendale Region for so long; it was just time to come home."

Mr. Adams felt a wave of immense relief.

The department had no rules against workplace romance.

But Nathan was his star protege, a brilliant officer with an unlimited future.

He genuinely wanted Nathan to find personal happiness.

However, he didn't want the man blinded by love.

A homicide detective could have a weakness, but they could never let anyone else see it.

If the underworld realized just how deeply Nathan loved Nora, it wouldn't just compromise Nathan's judgment—it would put a massive target directly on Nora's back.

As detectives sworn to eradicate violence and protect the innocent, their first duty was to survive.

"Nora, I heard you've been a bit anxious about the commendation. Is that true?"

Nora nodded firmly. "Yes, Mr. Adams. I don't believe I deserve sole credit for this."

Mr. Adams chuckled and took a slow sip from his mug.

"Commending you was a carefully calculated decision based on multiple factors."

"To be frank, choosing to release the gruesome case details to the public was also a deeply strategic move."

"We received intel that a string of disturbing rumors suddenly started circulating within Luminport City limits."

Nathan and Nora frowned in perfect synchronization.

"What kind of rumors, sir?"

It was a grim truth.

The internet was already flooded with chaotic narratives.

The average citizen lacked the ability to filter out fake news, allowing extremists to weaponize their paranoia and spark mass panic.

Then there were the armchair detectives, constantly demanding "accountability" with unhinged conspiracy theories just to feel intellectually superior.

In reality, it was all just a desperate grab for clicks.

"By cracking this case so rapidly and securing the killer, we completely hijacked the public's attention. That bought us the crucial time we need to quietly dig into the real masterminds behind these shadow forums."

"I've already assigned a few veteran detectives to handle it. The Special Task Force fought hard on this one. You all deserve to stand down and rest."

"Since the wedding is just around the corner, I suggest you two focus on yourselves for a bit."

Mr. Adams sighed, shaking his head in fond exasperation. "I have never seen two people less stressed about their own wedding. If the invitation hadn't landed directly on my desk, I would have assumed the whole thing was a hoax!"