Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 2395

With years of experience as a criminal investigator and a naturally sharp mind, Cyrus' instincts flared the moment he heard Rio's question.

Gabe slammed the table, his voice a thunderclap of rage. 'Rio Olson! What nonsense are you spouting? Have I been too lenient with you? Dr. Gillis is a doctor, and I'm a police chief. How would I know her? Stop letting your imagination run wild!"

Gabe's face flushed crimson as he glared at Rio.

Unmoved, Rio stared back, confusion etched on his face. "Then why are you stopping me from investigating Sheryl by the book? I don't get it.

"Jasper's test results were positive, and we found drugs hidden in his office. That alone suggests drug abuse. To secure a conviction, we need to trace his supplier. Otherwise, this case will collapse in court.

"Let's not forget-Jasper's attorney is Steven Lynch, a top-tier ex-judge who's handled multiple high-profile cases."

clearly, as did Gabe's agitated outbursts. Years of interrogating criminals had taught Cyrus that such agitation often betrayed a deeper connection. Why else

can't convict Jasper for possession,

Ice-a drug as dangerous as crystal meth was in its prime. This lead could take us to the

Rio had been rivals for years, their disdain for each other mutual. Cyrus had always seen Rio as corrupt-a sycophant who cozied up

his system came from illicit medications. That's different from narcotics

"If he had such evidence, he'd have shown it by now. Stop chasing shadows. We've

was just "Sheryl", as if the familiarity had slipped out unintentionally. Suspicion coiled tighter in Rio's mind. Gabe's priority didn't seem to be justice but pinning Jasper down at all

his own doubts deepen.

Taylor! There you are!" A voice called from the hallway, breaking Cyrus'

when they heard that Cyrus

the conversation. That's it. Do as

frowned but obeyed, pushing open the