Chapter 99

The night progressed slowly. Florence. James, and the others waited anxiously outside the police station.

Dahlia was the backbone of the Nicholson family. If something were to happen to her, the Nicholsons would undoubtedly fall apart. Therefore, to save themselves, they did everything they could to arrange for her release.

which meant pulling every string possible.

A policeman appeared out of nowhere.

James immediately stepped forward and asked, “Mr. Clarke, how’s it looking? Can you let my sister go?”

“James, I dug around and discovered that Gardner is the inspector in charge of this case. A mere policeman

like myself won’t be able to do much to help,” the man said with a shake of his head.

“What else can we do? Do you have any other ideas?” James lamented with panic.

“Mr. Clarke, we would be eternally grateful for whatever you can do to help us!” Florence pleaded.

“I’ll try my best, but I can’t promise anything. Plus, don’t forget the sum of money.”

“Sir, I’ve just forked out two million dollars. Take it for now, and I’ll get more if it doesn’t suffice. Please help us out. We can talk about further payment later!” James cried as he pulled out a card and handed it to the

policeman.

“Alright then, I’ll give it another shot.”

The policeman slid the card into his pocket discreetly, turned around, and walked back into the station.

“James, two million isn’t a small amount. Are you sure we can trust your friend?” Florence asked, her voice

uncertain.

“No matter what, we still have to give it a go.” James muttered through gritted teeth.

way, has anyone seen Mr. Laney?” someone in

said he went to meet a friend who may be able to help get Dahlia out of this pickle,” Florence

With Mr. Laney’s help, we have double the reassurance. I’m sure it’ll be

let out a sigh of

woman in a hot tub. His body intertwined with hers as they blissfully made love to each

doubt you’re here simply to visit. You must have a favor to ask of me, am I

ever gets past you, does it?” he conceded with a slight smile. He began, “I have a friend who’s being held at the police station,

ground.”

friend? What’s the

“Dahlia Nicholson.”

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there something going on between you and her?” The beauty raised an

suspiciously.

She helped me out awhile back, so I’m merely returning

maintained a nonchalant expression.

that you are mine and mine only. You best believe you’ll

in life. How could I possibly have eyes for other

attend my birthday party in two days and meet my father as “my boyfriend,” the

me to

“Why? Are you afraid?”

to name me someone who isn’t afraid of the prospect of meeting him! However, it goes without saying

sweetest! Alright

time, at

couch, reading silently, when

arrested!” she blurted as soon as her

was taken

escorted to the police station

Ruth managed

Is that it?” Natasha’s confusion

reality, Dustin is being framed. However, things don’t look

fallen into the hands of

rang from

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