Two days later, the authorities apprehended Melvin immediately after receiving the report.

Unfortunately, the past two days had been filled with misery for everyone involved.

The police discovered the Thompsons’ nearly wrecked car near the beach, and the driver was gravely injured, ultimately succumbing to his injuries on the way to the hospital.

Nicholas had diligently checked the surveillance footage in various locations but could not locate Lina and Renee. Even the person responsible for taking them had vanished, leaving all fingers pointing at Melvin.

Through their connections, Zuko and Toph managed to gain access to the interrogation room where Melvin was held.

Upon seeing them, Melvin displayed a cunning grin, and a wicked gleam shone in his triangular eyes.

Toph couldn’t contain his anger and clenched his fist, ready to strike. However, Melvin remained motionless, coldly observing them before bursting into hysterical laughter.

Toph’s punch abruptly halted just as it was about to connect with Melvin’s face. Filled with rage, he struck the table with great force, shaking with fury.

Zuko placed a comforting hand on Toph’s shoulder and gazed at Melvin with a grim expression.

are they?”

responded with a mocking tone. “Ha! The two young heirs have come just to

Toph shouted, “Stop pretending!”

his hands. “You two are too young to

they had been filing the report, Melvin had planted a mole in the Thompson residence.

the other reason… Once I leave this police station, his men will kill me! Ha! Am I that foolish? I’ve already pleaded guilty. Taking shortcuts, embezzling money… I’ve admitted to it all! As long as I’m in here, Nicholas can’t touch me. I’m

abduct her back then, and now I can hide

despicable scoundrel!”

within the police station, surrounded by cameras, and

frustration. “Uncle Nicholas never wronged you,

hate that he’s thriving while I struggle. He’s a gangster who managed to turn his life around and succeed!

deranged!” Toph couldn’t contain his anger any longer and raised his fist once

and kicked Melvin’s chair, causing him to crash onto the ground. Without delay,

punches to Melvin’s chest. Bound by his restraints, Melvin

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