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."

agitated outbursts. Years of interrogating criminals had taught Cyrus that such agitation

sat down, his expression cold. "We can't convict Jasper for possession, but we've proven he used drugs. That's

Barrett, this isn't just about Jasper. We're cracking down on Crystal Ice-a drug as dangerous as crystal meth was

narrowed slightly. He and Rio had been rivals for years, their disdain for each other mutual. Cyrus had always seen Rio as corrupt-a sycophant who cozied up to Gabe and played politics. But now,

pressed on. "Jasper denies taking drugs, claiming the substances in his system came from illicit medications. That's different from narcotics use. If he produces evidence to support

evidence, he'd have shown it by now. Stop chasing shadows.

called her 'Dr. Gillis". Now it 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

own doubts deepen. Gabe's reactions

called from the hallway, breaking Cyrus' concentration. He straightened instantly, forcing a calm

Rio and Gabe froze when they heard

it. Do

but obeyed, pushing