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.”

“Uh, that’s not something we

have been negotiating with you for days. If he assaulted someone, we’ll pay damages.

contain his frustration, interjected, didn’t hit anyone.”

as she turned back to the officer. “If he didn’t lay a hand on anyone, what right do you have to keep him locked up

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

this so–called victim? I’d love to see who dares

a nervous sweat. He now understood why Pedro had conveniently disappeared, leaving him to handle this volatile situation. Dealing

talk to

officer still looked

to get to the bottom of it. But the

most, she could offer a large sum

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

officer finally gave in. “Alright, I’ll

wait here,” Debra said, sitting down in the chair. “But I have limited time. If the person isn’t here in half an hour,

the officer, instructing the guards to keep an eye on

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