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.

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

from Sir Anderson. Please accept it,” said the

both hands.

the gold accessory

generous. Send him my thanks! Also, reassure him that I will handle

you, Mr. Gardner!” The Cobra bowed

squad leader who had made the arrest entered the

Gardner instantly slammed

offered to

wanted criminal. There’s no way she can be released on

The squad leader

on the door again in

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it this time?!” barked the inspector,

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

you mean Natasha Harmon?” Gardner’s

The officer

on? You failed to mention that this kid had anything to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes

he would

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

pay him much attention,”

better be the case!” Slightly flustered, Gardner instructed the squad 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

squad leader left, Gardner’s

ID displayed on the screen. For Mr.

well? Wasn’t this too much of a

decided to pick up the call, still

Is there anything I can

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

wasting a second.

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

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