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?”

with a mocking tone. “Ha! The two young

Toph shouted, “Stop pretending!”

restraining his hands. “You

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

has surveillance set up everywhere. One reason is to find his precious daughter, but 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,

I was able to abduct her back then, and now I can hide her in a place where you’ll never find

scoundrel!” Zuko

smirk remained arrogant. They were within the police station, surrounded by cameras, and dared not physically harm

voice filled with frustration. “Uncle Nicholas never wronged you,

him! I hate that he’s thriving while I struggle. He’s a gangster who

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

Melvin’s chair, causing him to crash

a series of powerful punches to Melvin’s chest. Bound by his restraints, Melvin was defenseless

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