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 not something we

under the McKinney Group. Our lawyers have been negotiating with you for days. If he assaulted someone, we’ll pay damages. But

contain his frustration, interjected,

she turned back to the officer. “If he didn’t lay a hand on anyone, what right do you have to keep him locked

isn’t conclusive, and the victim is

demanded, “Oh? And who is this so–called victim? I’d love to see who

disappeared, leaving him to handle this volatile situation. Dealing with Debra was like walking through

and I’ll talk to

The officer still looked

get to the bottom of it. But the other victim refused to relent. He

most, she could offer a

do this? Mr. Hardy should have told you that I’m not an easy person to deal with. I’ve given you a way out. If you don’t take

gave in. “Alright,

have limited time. If

personally bring them over,” replied the officer, instructing the guards to keep an