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.

prouder of having the mayor as his father–in–law than of his identity as an inspector. The title of mayor denoted the

from Sir Anderson. Please accept it,” said the

both hands.

of the gold accessory

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

The Cobra bowed

leader who

matter?” Gardner instantly slammed the gift

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

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

sir.” The squad leader turned and

knocked on the door again in less than a

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barked

arrested the wrong person. She has asked us to release Dustin

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

her.” The officer

going on? You failed to mention that this kid had anything to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was a lady

he would offend for no

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

you need not pay him much attention,” the Cobra assured the

That better be the case!” Slightly flustered, Gardner instructed the squad leader, “Tell Natasha Harmon that we are holding no such person in our

best course of action would be

as the squad leader left, Gardner’s phone

baffled by the caller ID displayed on the screen. For Mr. Anderson to

kid as well? Wasn’t this too

he decided to pick up the call, still feeling

Anderson! Is there anything I can do

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

wasting a second.

His heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t let

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