The tables had turned, and Clayton was visibly distressed, while Bobby was on cloud nine. After having a chat with Bobby, Mr. Murphy strode over to us.

He greeted Tarquin politely, a clear sign that Bobby had filled him in about Tarquin earlier.

But when his gaze shifted to Clayton, his demeanor changed drastically!

Frowning and with a stern face, he said coldly, "Mr. Hawkins, if Larry is a suspect, it's up to the police to handle it. You found an issue and didn't report it immediately, instead, you took matters into your own hands by detaining him. That's illegal! Be prepared, the police will be calling you in for a statement soon."

Clayton clenched his fists, his brows furrowed, feeling the harshness of the world.

The man hadn't even left, and the warmth of hospitality was already gone!

Gone were the days when he would greet me with respect, calling me "Uncle Hawkins"...

Elysia couldn't bear it anymore and retorted, "The incident just happened, Mr. Hawkins didn't even have the chance to report it before the Murphy family barged in! And isn't it illegal for the Murphy family to storm into a house with a group of thugs? When will you be taking their statements?!" Mr. Murphy's face darkened, "And you are?"

stepped in, "My

softened, "Rest assured, the police will act according to

to Clayton with a less friendly

him-for that would be like delivering him straight to the Murphy

strutted over, looking more confident as if he had a powerful backing, stirring

at him, biting back

looked at him with disdain, his eyes challenging: A down-and-out dog could never win against a lion. Larry is coming with me today, no matter

his fists

called out,

group approaching, led by a young man in a military uniform, excitedly waving at

waved back, "My

friend

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few folks at

introduce you

ElliotEvan, curious, followed along. Roger muttered, "I knew they had connections in the department. They were bound to bring in

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