"You said that Miss Defina contacted you after she was interviewed with you in The Times that day?"

Harrison struck a match, lit his pipe, took a puff, and said, "Mr. Hastings, it seems that you are a fairly decent gentleman, and you don't usually have much to do with these warblers, right?" ”

Arthur borrowed a fire from Louie, and while lighting a cigarette, he replied, "There are still some dealings, but maybe they don't know as much as you do." ”

Alexandre Dumas also said solemnly: "Mr. Harrison, I have read your London travel guide booklet called 'Harrison's Wonderful Journey'. In my opinion, if it weren't for some sensitive content, it would almost have been put on public sale on "The British". ”

Harrison, the seven-star ladybug, turned red when he heard this, and he cheekily said, "If you say that it is just a London travel guide, you will underestimate me. To tell you the truth, it covers the whole of England, including a lot of Mediterranean flavors and what I saw in Germany when I was a young student. ”

"Germany?"

"Of course." Harrison explained: "It seems that you do not know what the two main commodities of the German states are exported. First, they are mercenaries with high quality and tenacious combat effectiveness. The second is a prostitute from Germany. ”

Arthur said lightly: "One sells his body, the other sells his life, it seems that these two professions do have a long history, and no matter what era, there will always be a place for them." ”

Louie couldn't help but quip when he heard this, "Mr. Harrison, you have good luck today." Thankfully, our friend Heinrich didn't come with him today, or he would have strangled him. ”

Harrison defended himself: "Actually, what I said in an interview with The Times was not entirely nonsense. I really want to learn Polish because I want to do business in Poland, so it is necessary to take the initiative to understand the needs of Polish ladies to a certain extent.

And the reason why Miss Defina was able to arouse my interest was because she told me that she came from an upper-class family in Poland, and she described to me what it was like to go to a banquet in the past, and I was fascinated by what she said, and our relationship grew slowly, well...... You know, it's hard to ...... yourself."

Louis listened and remembered: "So, you are not only fascinated by Mademoiselle de Fina's beauty, but more by her talent?" ”

"Almost, of course, in addition to talent, there is also the breath of gold coins."

Harrison didn't forget to emphasize: "I really want to do business abroad and build my own cosmetics empire, so that I don't have to be a voice behind the big guys' butts all the time." Do you think I'm born with a penchant for saying those stupid things?

I tell you, no! The reason why I say this is entirely because those so-called big people are born with such stupid brains. If there are any, they don't want to stand up and say it, so a humble person like me has to open it for them! ”

Arthur nodded slightly, "Everyone can see this." At least, you've even started to speak logically since you were banished by the Tories. But, Mr. Harrison, that's not the point, I'm more concerned about why Miss Defina came back to you later. ”

"Young man, you're just too young to understand the nature of these bitchs."

Harrison sighed and warmed his hands.

"Now that they are willing to be prostitutes, can you expect anything from them? Don't be fooled by the tragic stories they say, I admit that there may be some ladies who are so unlucky. But most of them just want to make money easily through this business.

Unless you can fill their bottomless desires, or make a small hole in their already hard hearts, their betrayal will only be a matter of time or money.

And it is clear that you have not satisfied Miss Defina's appetite. Although she was equally afraid of the power of Scotland Yard, in the end, her greed prevailed over her fear. She finally found out that I, the benefactor she framed, was the one who spent the most money on her. ”

Arthur took a puff of his cigarette, pondered for a while, and suddenly asked, "You mean, the reason why Defina continues to find you later is because she wants to continue doing business with you?" ”

Harrison squeezed a disdainful breath out of his nose: "That's it." But she probably didn't dare tell you the truth. You should know that Defina is also involved in a lawsuit later, right? It took a lot of effort for Scotland Yard to help her get things right. ”

Louis recalled: "Are you talking about the gentlemen who jointly sued Miss Defina?" I remember that the reason they sued was that Miss Defina had abused and whipped them with various instruments, well...... Or maybe the word equipment is not appropriate, or it is better to use the word props. ”

Harrison laughed, "Yes, that's right, it's the case." I introduced them to her. I spent some money to regain her trust, and then I told her that there were many gentlemen in London who were good at that. Then, I introduced her to a few carefully selected friends, which led to the latter case. ”

Hearing this, Arthur put one hand on his chin and pondered for a moment, "It seems that Miss Defina is indeed hiding a lot of things from us. ”

Harrison said helplessly: "Mr. Hastings, although there is such a series of conflicts between us. But our first confrontation cost me my seat in the Legislature. After the second trial, you taught me another hard lesson. After I was beaten, I wanted to get revenge on you, but I wasn't bold enough to hire a killer to assassinate you. Or even if I take 10,000 steps back, even if I want to assassinate you, I can't pick you when you go to Liverpool. If you have to say that I did this, you are questioning my IQ. ”

When Arthur heard this, the hand holding the teacup suddenly froze in place, and he looked up and asked, "Mr. Harrison, your misfortune of losing your seat in parliament may have something to do with Scotland Yard." But you are questioning my IQ when you get beaten up? ”

"You didn't do that?" Harrison was also stunned: "No, it's impossible!" The gang had guns, and when they flipped me to the ground with the butt of their gun, they even threatened me not to think of calling the police, and the next time I fell into the hands of Scotland Yard, it would not be as simple as giving me a butt. ”

When Louis heard this, he couldn't help but look at Arthur, and he lowered his voice and asked, "Could it be that Miss Fiona and they are doing these things on their own initiative?" ”

"Threatening a councillor? Even former parliamentarians don't have the guts. But ......"

Arthur pondered for a moment and replied, "Just in case, you should send someone to confirm it later." ”

Louie took a deep breath: "If they really did it......"

Arthur took off his hat and put it in front of the table: "It's a pity that Scotland Yard has never forced employees with skills, she can choose to return to society and continue to earn money with her ingenuity." ”

When Alexandre Dumas heard this, he suddenly remembered the scene he had met in Liverpool, and the fat Frenchman quipped: "Or, she can choose to come with her skirt up." ”

Harrison insisted, "If it wasn't your order, then it's probably the people under you who are doing it themselves." As I said earlier, this kind of dirty work is done by the people under the scenes. You may not be ranked in the whole of Britain, but you can barely have a head and face in this acre of land in London.

If this wasn't done by someone underneath, could it be that this bitch called Defina herself? A Polish settler, not long after coming to London, why did she shout out so many strong men with guns at once? ”

Arthur replied, "As for the internal possibilities, we'll find out later." But I don't think my subordinates are as spiritual as you are. What's more, we also have some details that you don't know, which makes me even more suspicious about what has happened to Miss Defina in recent months. ”

"What details?"

Louis casually threw out a document at Harrison: "According to our investigation, one of the murderers of the Liverpool assassination is none other than Miss Defina's husband. Mr Harrison, if you do not explain the details, we have good reason to bring you to Scotland Yard for further examination. ”

"Huh?"

With a thud, Harrison was so shocked that the teacup in his hand fell on the table.

Tea was spilled everywhere, but at this time, he didn't care about cleaning up his expensive clothes.

Harrison stood up and said, "Mr. Hastings, I assure you, I really have nothing to do with this case. ”

Arthur took out a handkerchief and wiped the water from his face: "I know, and I don't want to wronged an innocent person. But, you know, there needs to be an explanation above. If you can't explain the details, you're in a good position to be the one in your current capacity. ”

Harrison's shirt was soaked with sweat when he heard this, and he couldn't stop wiping his sweat as he picked up his napkin, his eyes rolling around.

He pondered left and right, and knew that Arthur had not lied to him.

A traitor to the Tories, a diehard hated by the Whigs, and at the same time, a former MP who is regarded as a thorn in the side of Scotland Yard.

He is indeed very suitable to be the greatest common divisor between the various forces.

But as a congressman who has talked about sacrifice and dedication for so many years, when the tip of the pen was going to fall on him and ask him out, Mr. Harrison decided to resist stubbornly.

He slapped the table and protested, "Mr. Hastings, this is a conspiracy, you have been calculated, and I have been framed!" I thought that Defina was leading someone to beat me up to vent my anger, but now it seems that this is all a preparation for your assassination in the future! ”

Louis also nodded in agreement: "Indeed, everything is too exquisite. When all coincidences come together, then it is not a coincidence, but a conspiracy. ”

Harrison racked his brains and thought, "That bitch of Defina, I thought she came back to me for money." Now it seems that there must be someone else behind her. Mr. Hastings, while she hasn't escaped, we're going to get her arrested as soon as possible!" ”

"I'm sorry, Mr. Harrison." Arthur spoke: "At the time of the Liverpool assassination, Defina had already disappeared. And it's not just her missing, but even her children are missing. That's why I want to ask you when was the last time you saw her. ”

"Last ......"

Harrison recalled: "I ...... I don't remember exactly, but it was a few days after I was beaten. I was on my way to Regent Street to attend the opening of my friend's new shop, and I happened to see her with a couple of men. At that time, she was wearing jewels, and if it weren't for the two small red moles on the corners of her mouth and shoulders, I would almost not recognize her. ”

"Jewels?" Dumas pondered with a pen in his mouth: "It seems that she did make a lot of money!" ”

"That's not all...... Harrison scoffed, "I was afraid of being beaten again, but it was too spineless to walk away." So, I had some thoughts of revenge on her. I deliberately stepped forward, intending to wait for them to part, and then tell her new concubines about my past affairs with her. ”

"The result?"

"I followed them for a long time in a carriage, and finally stuck it while Defina was trying on clothes in a shop. I chatted with them casually, and only then did I learn that these people were actually military attaches from the Russian embassy......"

When Arthur heard this, he suddenly asked, "What month is this, do you remember it?" ”

Harrison said, "It's October." ”

When Louis heard this, he hurriedly flipped through the file in front of him, he took out a piece of paper and handed it to Arthur: "According to Miss Fiona's statement, Defina should enter the embassy to work on November 25th. If she had been on the line with the Russians in October......"

Arthur held the document and looked at it again and again, and suddenly felt how tricky things were.

The Russians did have reason and motivation to assassinate him, and the use of a Polish killer with a pro-French background would indeed be in the best interest of the Russians, and that would be even in line with the current policy of the Foreign Ministry.

The only question now is whether Viscount Palmerston knew about it, and whether the rest of the cabinet knew about the plans of the Russians.

If everyone is pretending to be confused, then this case is not as simple as finding out the truth.

What's more, the Russians even thoughtfully prepared an alternative truth for the investigative committee.

Arthur stared at Harrison for a long time, and his nose already smelled a bad smell.

"Louie."

Louis looked up and said, "What's wrong?" ”

"If the Board of Inquiry later issues an arrest warrant for Mr. Harrison, remember to keep him alone in the Criminal Investigation Department's cell."

(End of chapter)