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.

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

Please accept it,” said the Cobra as he held out a gift

both hands.

opened the box, and the shimmer of the

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

Mr. Gardner!” The Cobra

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

something the matter?” Gardner instantly slammed

to intercede, and they’ve offered to pay a hefty amount to release Dahlia Nicholson

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

sir.” The squad leader

on the door again

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it this time?!” barked the inspector, clearly losing

person. She has asked us to release Dustin Rhys

Harmon? Do you mean Natasha Harmon?” Gardner’s expression

The officer

do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral

was not someone he would offend

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

not pay him much attention,” the Cobra assured

squad leader, “Tell Natasha Harmon that we are holding

For now, the best course of action

the squad

on the screen. For Mr. Anderson to call at

well? Wasn’t this too much

his mind, he decided to pick

Anderson! Is there anything I can

young man named

wasting a second.

I? Why is it that I’m not aware of this?” Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t let it show. He asked, “Mr. Anderson,

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