An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

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.

a gift from Sir Anderson. Please accept it,” said the Cobra as he held out

both hands.

the shimmer of the gold accessory put a

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

Gardner!” The Cobra bowed in

two spoke, the squad leader who had

the matter?” Gardner instantly slammed the gift

someone to intercede, and they’ve offered to pay a hefty amount to release Dahlia Nicholson on bail,” the

wanted criminal. There’s no way she can be released on ball. Send them away!” commanded Gardner with a dismissive wave of his

The squad leader

door again in less than a

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this time?!” barked

that we’ve arrested the wrong person. She has asked

you mean Natasha

The

The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha

was not someone he would offend for

dotes on. In fact, he has no proper background.

need not pay him much attention,” the Cobra assured the

that we are holding no such person in our patrol

going back. For now, the best course of action would be to

as the squad leader left, Gardner’s phone started

Anderson?” He was baffled by the caller ID displayed on the screen. For

the kid as well? Wasn’t this too much

mind, he decided to pick up the call, still

Is there anything I

you arrest a young man named Dustin Rhys?” Hunter cut right

wasting a second.

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

you dare pull tricks on me! Heed my order and release Dustin right this instant! Or else, don’t blame me for cutting you off for good!” Hunter yelled into the

misunderstanding! I don’t know a Dustin at