Chapter 100

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.

father–in–law than of his identity as an inspector. The title of mayor denoted the highest position of power in

Anderson. Please accept it,” said the Cobra as

both hands.

and the shimmer of the gold accessory

too generous. Send him my thanks! Also, reassure him that

The Cobra bowed in

the two spoke, the squad leader who had made the arrest entered

something the matter?” Gardner instantly slammed the gift box

the Nicholson family has just sent someone to intercede, and they’ve offered to pay a hefty amount to

no way she can be released on ball. Send them away!” commanded Gardner with a dismissive wave

squad

door again in

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barked the inspector,

called in earlier, claiming that we’ve arrested the wrong person. She

mean

The officer

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

someone he would offend for no

Gardner, he’s just a good–for–nothing Natasha dotes on. In fact, he has no proper background. With

much attention,” the Cobra

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

of action would be to sweep it under

soon as the squad

He was baffled by the caller ID displayed on the screen. For Mr. Anderson to call at

as well? Wasn’t this too much of a

decided to pick

there anything I can do for

Tell me, did you arrest a young man named Dustin Rhys?” Hunter

wasting a second.

Why is it that I’m not aware of this?” Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart skipped a beat, but he

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