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."

the conversation. But Rio's raised voice carried clearly, as did Gabe's agitated outbursts. Years of interrogating criminals had taught

"We can't convict Jasper for possession, but

Ice-a drug as dangerous as crystal meth was in its prime. This lead could take us to the trafficker behind it all. Why shut

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.

That's different from narcotics

it by now. Stop chasing shadows.

shift in Gabe's tone didn't escape Rio. Moments ago, he'd 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

eavesdropping, felt his own doubts deepen.

are!" A voice called from the hallway, breaking Cyrus' concentration.

Rio and Gabe froze when they

ended the conversation. That's it. Do

but obeyed, pushing open