Chapter 100

As the chaos unfolded in the outside world, nothing but peace and calm hung in the air of the inspector’s

office at the police station.

“What’s the situation, Mr. Gardner? Has the kid confessed yet?” asked the Cobra impatiently as soon as he sat

down.

“It doesn’t matter whether he has or not. Any prisoner who falls into my hands is sure to give in eventually.”

The fat inspector took another drag of his cigar with a smug expression.

“It’s not a problem if you’re on–site, but you can’t guarantee that things won’t take a turn for the worse. I think you ought to get it out of the way while you can,” the Cobra suggested.

“Why do you say that? Are you trying to teach me how to do my job?” Gardner cast a cold glare at him.

“Of course not. I wouldn’t even dream of it. It’s just that the kid has someone backing him up. If this isn’t

resolved soon, trouble may arise,” the Cobra explained with a quick apology.

“What trouble could possibly arise? I’m just doing my job. Plus, this is my territory. Who would dare disobey

me?” he reminded the man with certainty.

“Well, that’s true, Mr. Gardner. You are Mr. Granville’s son–in–law after all–who would dare disrespect you?”

agreed the Cobra flatteringly.

“Hmph! At least you’re smart enough to know that!” the inspector guffawed.

He was perhaps prouder of having the mayor as his father–in–law than of his identity as an inspector. The title of mayor denoted the highest position of power in the whole of Swinton.

accept it,” said the Cobra as he held out

both hands.

and the shimmer of the gold accessory

my thanks! Also, reassure him that I will handle this with extra care and ensure

you, Mr. Gardner!” The Cobra bowed in

leader who had made the arrest entered the

instantly slammed the

someone to intercede, and they’ve offered to pay a hefty amount to release Dahlia

way she can be released on ball. Send them away!” commanded Gardner with

squad

knocked on the door again in less

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barked the inspector, clearly

called in earlier, claiming that we’ve arrested the wrong person. She has asked us to

you mean Natasha Harmon?” Gardner’s expression

The

Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was a lady of superiority in all aspects; money, power,

he would offend for no

a good–for–nothing Natasha dotes on. In fact, he has

him much attention,”

Harmon that we are holding no such person in our patrol room.” Since he had already given his word

For now, the best course of

soon as the squad leader left,

ID displayed on the screen. For Mr. Anderson to call

be for the kid as well? Wasn’t

his mind, he decided to

there anything I can do for

young man named

wasting a second.

of this?” Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t let it show. He

this instant! Or else, don’t blame me for

Anderson, there must have been a misunderstanding! I don’t know a Dustin at all. How about I look into

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