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.

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

it,” said the Cobra as he held out a

both hands.

the shimmer of the

simply too generous. Send him my thanks! Also, reassure him that I will handle this with extra care

Mr. Gardner!” The

squad leader who had made

the matter?” Gardner instantly slammed

offered to pay a hefty amount to release Dahlia Nicholson on

way she can be released on ball. Send them away!” commanded Gardner with a dismissive

The squad leader turned and

door again in less than a

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this time?!” barked the inspector, clearly

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

Harmon? Do you mean

her.” The

failed to mention that this kid had anything to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was

was not someone he would

dotes on.

not pay him much

the case!” Slightly flustered, Gardner instructed the squad leader, “Tell Natasha Harmon that we are

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

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

baffled by the caller ID displayed on the screen. For

well? Wasn’t this too much of

thought from his mind, he decided

there anything I can do for

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

wasting a second.

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

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