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.

gift from Sir Anderson. Please accept it,”

both hands.

box, and the shimmer of the gold accessory put a smile

Sir Anderson is simply too generous. Send him my thanks! Also, reassure him that I will

Gardner!” The Cobra bowed in

the squad leader who had

matter?” Gardner instantly slammed the gift box

someone to intercede, and they’ve offered to

is a wanted criminal. There’s no way she can be released on ball. Send them away!”

squad leader turned

he knocked on the door again in less than a

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it this time?!” barked the

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

you mean Natasha Harmon?” Gardner’s

The

this kid had anything to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was a lady of superiority in all aspects; money, power,

she was not someone he would

he’s just a good–for–nothing Natasha dotes on. In fact,

pay him much attention,” the

leader, “Tell Natasha Harmon that we are holding no such person in our patrol room.” Since he had already

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

as soon as the squad leader left, Gardner’s phone

on the screen. For Mr. Anderson to call

be for the kid as well?

from his mind, he decided to pick up

Anderson! Is there anything I can do

man named Dustin Rhys?” Hunter cut right

wasting a second.

is it that I’m not aware of this?” Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart

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

misunderstanding! I don’t know a Dustin at all. How about