From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 688

Debra came straight to the point. “Since Mr. Hardy is aware of the situation, please take me to see

Michael,”

The officer nodded, jumping to his feet. “Of course, everything’s ready. Right this way, Ms. Frazier.”

He led her through a maze of corridors until they reached the interrogation room. Michael had been locked up for days now.

His once–clean–shaven face was covered with rough stubble, and dark circles hung beneath his eyes.

The moment he saw Debra enter, he shot to his feet. The guards at the door stepped forward, ready to intervene if necessary.

“Ms. Frazier, you can speak with him here,” the officer said. “We’ll be right outside if you need anything.”

Debra said calmly, “No need. I’m here to take him with me.”

officer stammered, “Uh, that’s

an artist under the McKinney Group. Our lawyers have been negotiating with you for days. If he assaulted someone, we’ll pay damages. But you’ve kept him here this long. Surely,

his

the officer. “If he didn’t lay a hand on anyone,

faltered, “Well, the evidence isn’t conclusive, and the victim is refusing

I’d love to see who dares to extort

conveniently disappeared, leaving him to handle

here, and I’ll talk to them personally. If they relent,

officer still

Pedro had already instructed them to get to the bottom of it. But the other

most, she could offer a large

not an easy person to deal with. I’ve given

“Alright, I’ll bring the victim

“But I have limited time. If the person isn’t here in half an

bring them over,” replied the officer, instructing