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.”

the uncertainty of what awaited us was palpable.

the silence interrupted only by the soft pitter-patter of rain. on the rooftops. One of Logan’s men knocked. The door slowly creaked open to reveal a

his demeanor calm yet assertive. “We need

sweat forming on his forehead. “I don’t know what

who subtly stepped closer, their sheer presence enough to elicit a gasp from Daniels. “I think you do. Now,

shaky.

with only the

Daniels, just give us

clearly turning. After a few tense moments, he disappeared into his home, only to return with a

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

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

of his men, “these gentlemen will stay nearby, undercover. To ensure your family’s

his name was. He paid me to hide this bullet, and that Logan had to go down… no matter what. I swear, I don’t

I shot each other a quizzical glance; someone must have paid Westbrook to hide this evidence, I was sure of

you, Officer Daniels,” I said. Without another word, he retreated into his home, closing the door behind him. As we drove back to the firm, the streetlights painted fleeting streaks of

silence. “I can pick you up in the morning.” I shook my head. “No, I need to start this now.

paused for a moment, then nodded. “Alright. I’ll come

was about to head to the door, but I stopped him. “You should go home, Logan. Get

studying me. “Ella, there’s no

I’ll be fine,”

with a twinkle of mischief in his eyes. “Besides, it’s not every day you get to work on something like

I replied, “Fine, but if we’re going to burn the midnight

“You read my

mine had a splash of cream. We set up shop in my office-me behind my desk with an array of legal documents spread out like a deck

case. “A cop tried to hide evidence, just like Daniels. And he was

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