18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 397

Julia's body was wracked with pain, and tears streamed down her face. "She's got antisocial tendencies, a temper like a lit fuse, and she even dared to go after the mayor's kin. If we don't lock her up and give her a proper grilling, she's bound to be a threat to the

community. Who knows how many will suffer because of her?"

A crowd of onlookers began to chime in with agreement. "Yeah, she's the one who started throwing punches for no reason."

Some of them had witnessed Stella's violent assault on Julia. It was brutal-grabbing hair and smashing heads into glass with lethal intent. Such a pretty girl, now her face covered in blood.

There was another group, too. When they heard Lillian and Julia were related to the mayor, they quickly chose sides.

Sergeant Hayes looked thoughtful as he pocketed his recording device. "The voice doesn't sound right, but rest assured, Miss Chen, the military has audio analysis equipment. Even if the voice is different, the pattern can't lie. The department will verify the truth." Audio analysis equipment? Julia's heart skipped a beat. This was bad!

Sergeant Hayes spoke with resolute authority, "Since there's a conflict of stories, I must ask you to come with us to the Dispute Resolution Office. This is a public space, and we can't have it disrupting business."

at reading the room. When she heard what Sergeant Hayes said, she knew something was off. Clearly, he was protecting Stella. They were strangers, and Hayes wouldn't help Stella without reason, unless it was an order from Daniel. He was always by the book, even reluctant to intervene in Julia's professional matters, but now he was cutting Stella some slack. Lillian felt a chill. How much did he know? Or had he

dislocated arm, and approached. "Sergeant Hayes, this is just a misunderstanding. Surely there's no need to go to the Dispute Resolution

from the mayor, he had to ensure not a hair on Stella's head was harmed. With such a public incident involving the mayor's

his tone seeing the mother and daughter both injured, especially Julia, who likely had her beauty marred. "Take Mrs. Gu and Miss Chen

they needed to gather the witnesses. Hayes followed them to the parking lot in front of the base's main gate. When he saw the trunk full of battered suspects, he couldn't help but twitch his lips. Tsk tsk, she was a tough one. The suspect was beaten to a pulp, miraculously still alive despite

to be taken to the Dispute Resolution Office. Without the need for an interview, the witnesses, scared senseless

the audio analysis. With Lillian and Julia still at the hospital, they'd have to wait for their return. Unexpectedly, Rosie pulled out her phone. "Uncle,

the time with offline games. Although Rosie hadn't stepped in to help during

segment where Julia and her mother tried to snatch a weapon from the soldiers. "Uncle, look. This lady here verbally tries to stop her daughter's reckless actions but actually hampers your law enforcement,

being the mayor's wife, he couldn't afford to take any chances. The scandal of the mayor's household was delicate, and as he sought evidence to refute the claims, the chilling truth emerged. Even more

be careless, convened a meeting to decide how to report the situation when Mark's call

holding room.

emerged. "We've recorded your statements, but the investigation will take time. You're free to return to your quarters for