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.”

“Uh, that’s not

them. “Michael is 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.

to contain his frustration, interjected, didn’t hit

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

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

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

why Pedro had conveniently disappeared, leaving him to handle this volatile

this? You bring the victim here, and I’ll talk to them personally. If they relent, you can release

officer still

Pedro had already instructed them to get to the bottom of it. But the other victim refused to relent. He

she could offer

you that I’m not an easy person to deal with. I’ve given you a way out.

“Alright, I’ll bring the victim

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

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