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

from Sir Anderson. Please accept it,” said

both hands.

and the shimmer of the gold accessory put a smile on his

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

you, Mr. Gardner!” The

squad leader who had made the arrest

something the matter?” Gardner instantly slammed the gift

has just sent someone to intercede, and they’ve offered to pay a hefty

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

The squad leader turned and

the door again

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time?!” barked the inspector, clearly

we’ve arrested the wrong person. She has asked us to release Dustin Rhys immediately.” the

you mean

The

failed to mention that this kid had anything to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was a lady of superiority in all aspects;

she was not someone he would offend for

Natasha dotes on. In

him much attention,”

flustered, Gardner instructed the squad leader, “Tell Natasha Harmon that we are holding no such person in our patrol room.” Since he had already

no going back. For now, the best course of action would be to sweep it under

the squad leader left,

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

it be for the kid as well? Wasn’t this too

the thought from his mind, he decided to pick up the

Anderson! Is there anything I can

me, did you arrest a young man

wasting a second.

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

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