Chapter 688

Debra came straight to the point. “Since Mr. Hardy is aware of the situation, please take me to see

Michael,”

The officer nodded, jumping to his feet. “Of course, everything’s ready. Right this way, Ms. Frazier.”

He led her through a maze of corridors until they reached the interrogation room. Michael had been locked up for days now.

His once–clean–shaven face was covered with rough stubble, and dark circles hung beneath his eyes.

The moment he saw Debra enter, he shot to his feet. The guards at the door stepped forward, ready to intervene if necessary.

“Ms. Frazier, you can speak with him here,” the officer said. “We’ll be right outside if you need anything.”

Debra said calmly, “No need. I’m here to take him with me.”

officer stammered, “Uh, that’s not

glanced at them. “Michael is an artist under the McKinney Group. Our lawyers have been negotiating with you for days. If he

frustration, interjected, didn’t hit

lay a hand on anyone, what right do you have

faltered, “Well, the evidence isn’t conclusive, and

“Oh? And who is this so–called victim? I’d love to see

He now understood why Pedro had conveniently disappeared, leaving him to handle

talk to them personally. If they relent,

officer

in, Pedro had already instructed them to get to the bottom of it. But the other victim refused to relent. He didn’t believe Debra

could offer a

told you that I’m not an easy person to deal with. I’ve given you a way out. If you don’t take it,

finally gave in. “Alright,

in the chair. “But I have limited time. If the

them over,” replied the officer, instructing the

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