Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Both Jameson's and Carl's jaws dropped.

"What are the cops doing here? I don't care what you do. Just stop them from entering!" Carl commanded while he glared.

Jameson's bodyguard was drenched in sweat. "But... But they've already..."

Jameson lowered his head. He asked gloomily, "What's their team leader's name?"

"His last name is... Taylor."

Carl widened his eyes immediately. He looked nervously toward Jameson, who was looking emotionless.

Right at this moment, the hospital room door burst open, and Jameson watched Cyrus march in. He was casually dressed, and he had a frigid air about him.

"Hello, Mr. Schmidt. I believe I won't need to introduce myself again," Cyrus smirked coldly. That said, he still flashed his badge per his usual practice.

"It's been a while, Cyrus." The smile on Jameson's face was friendly and warm. There was not a single hint of wickedness in his smile.

"You don't have to address me in such a friendly manner."

Cyrus was an experienced criminal investigator. He was usually unfazed by all the diabolical criminals that he faced. It was only when he was before Jameson that he wouldn't be able to conceal the hatred in his eyes. He couldn't suppress the rage that was surging within him.

name. As for you, it

of viciousness flashed across Jameson's

who knew how to hit

for today, Chief Taylor. But Mr. Schmidt is currently unwell. His health will be affected by you people barging in like this. We can actually lodge a complaint about you for this!" Carl scowled. He couldn't stand others being so

cooperate with you. However, I'm not feeling well at the moment. At the very least, do allow me to take my medications." Jameson looked sickly as he said

"Hold up!"

rushed forward from behind him. They stood on Carl's left and right and held him back. Then, they snatched the syringe from his hands. "What are you people doing?" Carl shouted as he

we will sue you for assaulting an officer!" one of the

eyes turned dim. "What is the

a tip-off from a member of the public. You are being suspected of substance abuse and possession. We will be detaining you according to the

a click, he slapped a

Carl continued to struggle. "There needs to be evidence in order to make an arrest! We will sue you for defamation if there's

came across Jameson's eyes. Even so, he remained

rashly without any evidence? The fact that I can arrest him means that we

the heinous man before him. He clenched his hands into tight fists. "Come

henchman, Carl was also summoned by the police to have

loyal and protected his employer. Adamantly, he denied that Jameson

the wee hours of the