Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight. Ms. Meyer owns them
Chapter 3
BPOV
We drove in silence towards Cullen Corporation as we made our way in the streets. I couldn't believe that he was willing to talk to us.
"You think he'll be willing to co-operate?" I asked.
"He better, after all we do have the higher upper hand than him whether he's rich or not" Jake replied.
"You know what I mean" I said. I may love Jake like a best friend and brother but sometimes he can be an asshole.
We pulled up to the big building that I was once here just yesterday. We walked inside and headed towards the elevator since I knew where to go. Jake and I made small talk for awhile before we got to Edward's floor. When we stepped out there were a few people walking or running around with paperwork almost all over the place.
"Looks like we've came at a wrong time" I said.
"Let's just get this over with" he said. We walked past the people and some of them looked at us and started to whisper.
"I guess word got out about us" I mumbled and Jake nodded in agreement. We walked up towards the secretary at her desk and she looked up as we got closer.
"Mr. Cullen has been expecting you" she said. "Just go in his office it's the third door on the left."
"Thanks" Jake said as we made our way down the hallway.
"Ready?" I asked as we approached the door.
"You know it" he replied as he knocked, well more like banged on the door. We didn't hear any movement on the other side so I took a risk and put my hand on the doorknob. I turned it slowly as the door opened to reveal a nice looking office. The furniture looked expensive and modern compared to the ones back at the station.
"Just make sure you get those files to him right away. I don't want to have to deliver it myself" a smooth, velvety voice said into the phone.
We walked in slowly and saw a man sitting at his desk. I must say that if this was Edward Cullen, he sure did look more beautiful in person.
"Just get back to me" he said and he hung up. He looked up at us and straightened up in his seat. "Who let you in?"
"Technically, your secretary said you were expecting us" I replied.
"Is that so?" he said, standing up from his seat and moving towards us.
"Look, we're here to question you about what's been going on with the murders" Jake said coldly.
"I see Detectives I will talk to you on one condition" he said.
"And what will the condition be?" Jake asked.
"I'll only talk to her" he replied, looking at me. There was something in his eyes that looked so possessive or something.
"I don't think it'll be a good idea" I said.
"Why is that, Detective Swan?" he asked.
"Because we're both here on assignment to talk to you" I replied. "If you don't like it, we can always bring you down to the station."
He laughed a bit darkly at us. "You're afraid to be alone with me, aren't you?"
"No" I replied sharply. "I'm here to do my job and we would like your cooperation."
"We can do it here or downtown where not only we'll question you but a cell would be waiting for you" Jake said.
I looked over at Jake and gave him a warning look. "Let's get this questioning over with so you can go back to doing whatever you were doing" he said.
"I thought I made it clear I wanted to talk to her" Edward said.
"And I'm saying that's not going to happen and my partner stays here whether you like it or not" I said. It's not that I can do it on my own, it's just something about Edward that was throwing me off and I couldn't tell what it was.
"Fine, you two can have a seat" Edward said, stalking towards his desk. Jake and I looked at each other before we walked over to the two empty seats that were on one side of his desk and we sat down.
"Now just ask away" he said, landing his eyes on me.
I focused and got straight down to business. "Where were you the night Kate Denali was murdered?" I asked.
"You mean Tanya's younger sister that got killed?" he asked skeptically.
"Yes, unless you know another Kate Denali" Jake replied.
"No, and besides I was working late until near one in the morning. You can check if you want to" he replied.
"Don't worry we will" I said, taking note.
"Was there any vendetta you had against Kate?" Jake asked.
"No me and Tanya were the perfect couple, until I found what she did" he said darkly.
"Interesting because from what we heard, she certainly hated your guts" I said, with my eyebrow rising at him.
"Is that so?"
I nodded in confirmation. I looked over at Jake who had the same look at him.
"Were you ever questioned for the other murders recently?" he asked.
"I don't think so but then again, most of that time I was focusing on building this company" he replied.
I sighed as I jotted down the notes on my notepad. I looked up and saw him looking at me again. Okay I'll admit that he is beautiful but you know the saying goes, looks can be deceiving.
Then the phone started to ring. "Yes?" Edward answered. There was silence for a second before I saw him pinched the bridge of his nose with his fingers.
"I'll be down in a second" he said and hung up the phone. "I'm sorry but something happened and I need to take care of it."
"Don't worry about it we were just heading out ourselves" Jake said as he stood up. I stood up slowly and took one last look at Edward.
"Do us a favor well, two favors. First if there's anything you have that could be at least useful just call the station but I'm sure you have the number for that somewhere and second, try not to leave town" I said.
I took one last look at him before Jake and I left his office. As I was closing the door, I couldn't help but feel his eyes staring back at us. But something was telling me that he was looking at me more than Jake.
"So Edward claimed that he was at the office at the time Kate was killed" I said.
"And what time was that again?" Riley asked.
"According to the death certificate, the time of death was body wasn't found until almost a half hour later" Felix replied.
"And Edward said he was at the office until one that night" I said.
"Does he have any proof?"
"He said we're more than welcome to double check" Jake replied. "I don't know, he seems fishy to me."
"He has to be hiding something more than what he's saying" I pointed out.
"Bells have you seen the way he was looking at you?"
"Oooh Bella got's a boyfriend" Felix teased.
"Try more of a creeper if you ask me" I said giving Felix a look. "I don't know, I think Edward is hiding something more than what he is."
"What do you mean?"
"I'm not sure just yet but whatever it is, I think we'll be able to determine it" I replied.
A/n: Okay we've met Edward. More of his past will be revealed in the story.
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