Chapter 98

Chapter 98

Nighttime, in the interrogation room of the police station.

Dustin and Dahlia sat with their backs against each other, bound to the chairs in the middle of the room.

The air in the room was cool and damp, and darkness shrouded them completely. They could feel an invisible

weight on their shoulders.

“My bad, I didn’t mean to drag you into this mess,” Dustin spoke first.

“They claimed you stole some valuables. Is that true?” Dahlia asked, cutting to the chase.

“What do you think?”

“You don’t look that bold to me, so my guess is someone is trying to frame you. Does this have anything to do with the Cobra?”

“The Cobra is merely a pawn. The mastermind is none other than Duane Welch.”

“Duane Welch? Are you talking about Sir Anderson?” Dahlia was dumbstruck. “Weren’t you on fairly good terms with him before? Did you strike a nerve? How?”

“I punched him,” Dustin admitted flatly.

“What?” Dahlia choked, struggling to keep her calm, “You You dared hit Sir Anderson! Are you out of your

mind?!”

Sir Anderson wasn’t just anyone–he was like a brother to Mr. Anderson. Not to mention being of the

He was someone even the

him, the epitome of digging

hit me first. I only hit back in self–defense.” Dustin

fumed, “Who do you think Sir Anderson is? Do you think he’s someone you

to offend? One order from him is all it takes

already offended him, there’s nothing else we can do than go with the

shrug.

can handle this?” Dahlia’s patience was running thin. She asserted, You better find an opening to call Natasha later. She’s the only one who can save you

words left her tongue, she felt an acrid taste at the back of her throat. Although she wouldn’t admit it if she didn’t have to, there was no denying that there was no comparing herself to Natasha when it came to

open, Interrupting their conversation. A man with a rotund beer belly appeared in the doorway and stepped into the room. He

the two detainees squeeze their

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Dustin Rhys or something.” hissed the

Dustin continued squinting until his eyes grew accustomed to the

I

you know who I am?”

“No clue.”

allow me to introduce myself. I go by Gardner, the inspector here. I am nicknamed

The fat man lifted his chin with pride.

chunk of her life

that nickname. He was a man of barbarian cruelty, always baying for the blood of his next victim. Any offenders

grave trouble this time

Gardner. We’ve heard a

Dahlia anticipated the worst, Dustin seemed relatively calm and

Given that you’ve heard of my name, I assume you’re familiar with my habits. I

is your

lit a cigar, slid it between

what do you need my cooperation for?” Dustin asked with a

items, and the law can sentence you to prison. However,

the issue with the original owner. If we reach

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