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 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 the

Gardner, this is a gift from Sir Anderson. Please accept it,” said the Cobra as he held out a gift box

both hands.

opened the box, and the shimmer of the gold accessory put a

him my thanks! Also, reassure him that

Mr. Gardner!” The Cobra bowed in

who had made the arrest entered the

Gardner instantly slammed

to pay a hefty amount to release

be released on ball.

squad leader

he knocked on the door again in less than

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

arrested the wrong person. She has asked us to release

you mean Natasha

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

not someone he would offend

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

That 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 given his

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

the squad leader left, Gardner’s phone started

caller ID displayed on the screen. For Mr. Anderson to call

it be for the kid as well?

thought from his mind, he decided to

anything I can do

man named Dustin Rhys?” Hunter

wasting a second.

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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