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.

Anderson. Please accept it,” said the Cobra

both hands.

the shimmer of the gold

my thanks! Also, reassure him that I will handle this with extra

Gardner!” The Cobra bowed

spoke, the squad leader who had made the arrest entered

matter?” Gardner instantly slammed the gift

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

a wanted criminal. There’s no way she can be released on ball. Send them away!” commanded Gardner with a dismissive

The squad leader

on the door again in

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it this time?!” barked

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

Harmon? Do you mean

The officer

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

he would

good–for–nothing Natasha dotes on. In fact,

him much attention,” the Cobra

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

of action would be to sweep it

squad leader left,

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

for the kid as well? Wasn’t this too

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

Mr. Anderson! Is there anything I can

Tell me, did you arrest a young man named

wasting a second.

Did I? Why is it that I’m not aware of this?” Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t

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