An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 98

Chapter 98

Nighttime, in the interrogation room of the police station.

Dustin and Dahlia sat with their backs against each other, bound to the chairs in the middle of the room.

The air in the room was cool and damp, and darkness shrouded them completely. They could feel an invisible

weight on their shoulders.

“My bad, I didn’t mean to drag you into this mess,” Dustin spoke first.

“They claimed you stole some valuables. Is that true?” Dahlia asked, cutting to the chase.

“What do you think?”

“You don’t look that bold to me, so my guess is someone is trying to frame you. Does this have anything to do with the Cobra?”

“The Cobra is merely a pawn. The mastermind is none other than Duane Welch.”

“Duane Welch? Are you talking about Sir Anderson?” Dahlia was dumbstruck. “Weren’t you on fairly good terms with him before? Did you strike a nerve? How?”

“I punched him,” Dustin admitted flatly.

“What?” Dahlia choked, struggling to keep her calm, “You You dared hit Sir Anderson! Are you out of your

mind?!”

Sir Anderson wasn’t just anyone–he was like a brother to Mr. Anderson. Not to mention being of the

prominent Welch family of Millsburg! He was someone even the vicious, unyielding Cobra would kneel to. Yet

place a hand on him, the epitome of digging one’s

hit back in self–defense.” Dustin didn’t seem bothered in the

fumed, “Who do you think Sir Anderson is? Do you think he’s someone you

from him is all it takes to

can do than go

shrug.

think you can handle this?” Dahlia’s patience was running thin. She asserted, You better find an opening to call

of her throat. Although she wouldn’t admit it if she didn’t have to, there was no denying that there was no comparing herself to Natasha when it

creaked open, Interrupting their conversation. A man with a rotund beer belly appeared in the doorway

made the two

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Dustin Rhys or something.” hissed the fat man

squinting until his eyes grew

I

know who I am?”

“No clue.”

allow me to introduce myself. I go by Gardner, the inspector here. I am nicknamed

The fat man lifted his chin with pride.

good chunk of her life mingling in this

was a man of barbarian cruelty, always baying for the blood of his next victim. Any offenders who fell into his hands could only pray for an outcome less

in grave trouble this time

Mr. Gardner.

Dustin seemed

that you’ve heard of my name, I assume you’re familiar with my habits.

cooperate. That is your only hope of

between his teeth, and took a deep

what do you need my cooperation for?” Dustin asked

you stole some valuable items, and the law can sentence you to prison. However, I am giving

chance to straighten out the issue with the original owner. If we reach a

will be pressed.”

steal

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