Chapter 323 Late Nights.

Ella

The chilling revelation about Officer Daniels left a pit in my stomach, but not for the reasons Logan might’ve assumed. It wasn’t fear that gnawed at me-it was a burning anger. Injustice had always spurred me to action.

As we walked back to the car, Logan turned to me, his eyes full of concern. “Ella, if you think this is too much, it’s not too late to walk away.”

I let out a sarcastic laugh, masking the fierce determination bubbling beneath the surface. “Logan, walking away is not in my nature. This just got a lot more personal.”

His gaze softened, relief evident. “Good, because I could really use someone like you on my side.”

The rain had lightened up, but the weight of the situation bore down on us. “We need that casing, Logan. But how do we get Daniels to hand it over?”

Logan smirked. “I have a few ideas.”

“Such as?” He paused for a moment, as if deciding how much to share. “What do you think of a visit to Officer Daniels’ home?”

I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Go on.”

Logan motioned for me to follow him. As we approached his sleek, black car, several imposing figures stood waiting-his men.

“Daniels needs some… persuasion,” Logan began, his tone matter-of-fact. “My men can help with that.”

A plan was forming already in my mind. “So we show up, make him sweat a bit, and then…?”

Logan finished my thought, “We retrieve the bullet casing. But Ella, I need you to know, my men won’t harm him. They’re here for intimidation, nothing more.” I nodded. “As long as no one gets hurt, I’m in.”

of what awaited

by the soft pitter-patter of rain. on the rooftops. One of Logan’s men knocked. The door

stepped forward, his demeanor calm yet assertive. “We need to have a chat, Officer Daniels.

beads of sweat forming on his forehead. “I don’t know what you’re

a gasp from Daniels. “I think you do. Now, are we going to do this

whispered, his voice shaky. “Not

lights dimmed, with only the silhouette of a woman, possibly Daniels’

Daniels, just give us the casing. We promise nothing will happen to you or

clearly turning. After a few tense moments, he disappeared into his home, only to return with a small plastic bag containing the bullet casing. He handed it over with a

a nod, Logan took the pouch from Daniels’ hand. “Now tell me one more thing,

whispered, his eyes darting nervously between Logan and his men. “Promise me you’ll

“I give you my word. In fact,” he signaled to two of his men, “these

Westbrook, I believe his name was. He paid me to hide this bullet, and that Logan had to

each other a quizzical glance; someone must have paid Westbrook to

behind him. As we drove

breaking the silence. “I can pick you up in the morning.” I shook my head. “No, I need to start this now. The first court session is

moment, then nodded. “Alright. I’ll come with you,

the door, but I stopped him. “You should go home, Logan.

studying me. “Ella, there’s no way I’m letting you work late

before. I’ll be fine,” I said with

not every day you get to work on something like this… Especially not with someone like you.

I replied, “Fine, but if we’re

“You read

We set up shop in my office-me behind

“A cop tried to hide evidence, just like Daniels.

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