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.”

stammered, “Uh, that’s not something

you for days. If he assaulted someone, we’ll pay damages. But you’ve kept him here this long. Surely,

to contain his frustration, interjected, didn’t hit

a

the evidence isn’t conclusive, and the

this so–called victim? I’d love to

conveniently disappeared, leaving him to handle this volatile situation. Dealing with Debra was like walking through

victim here, and I’ll talk to them personally. If they

The officer still

get to the bottom of it. But the other victim refused to relent. He didn’t believe

she could offer a large sum

Hardy should have told you that I’m not an easy person to deal with. I’ve given you

finally gave in. “Alright,

have limited time. If the person isn’t here in half an hour,

bring them over,” replied the officer, instructing the guards to keep an

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