Investigation (Part 5)

"You can choose to agree, or you can choose not to," Amalia said simply, tossing the decision into their hands.

The family of three huddled together, deliberating whether her proposition was worth considering.

After a few moment, the middle-aged man who is acted as their representative, asked, "So, you're saying that if we testify and admit that my son, Eduardo Norierga, committed murder and smuggling, you'll return the assets taken by Josu Urrutikoetxea and Ángel Solana to us?"

Three pairs of eyes fixed intensely on Amalia.

On the side, Ernesto rolled his eyes.

Clearly, Eduardo Norierga's family cared more about their own well-being than the fate of their deceased family member, even though it was their own flesh and blood.

"That's correct," Amalia nodded slowly.

"How do we know if what you're saying is true? Will you deceive us?"