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.

was 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

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

both hands.

of the gold

him that I

you, Mr. Gardner!” The Cobra bowed

spoke, the squad leader who had made the

something the matter?” Gardner instantly slammed the gift

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

wanted criminal. There’s no way she can be released on ball.

sir.” The squad leader turned

he knocked on the door

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this time?!” barked the

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

you mean Natasha Harmon?”

her.” The officer

this kid had anything to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was a lady of

was not someone he would offend for

just a good–for–nothing Natasha dotes on.

him much attention,” the Cobra assured the

are holding no such person in our patrol room.” Since he had already given his word to Duane,

best course of

as soon as the squad leader left, Gardner’s

baffled by the caller ID displayed on

the kid as well? Wasn’t this too much of

he decided to pick up the call,

anything I

young man named Dustin Rhys?” Hunter cut right to the chase

wasting a second.

Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t let it show.

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