Chapter 79

Josephine met the officer's gaze, anger simmering beneath her steady demeanor.

"I know all of you are taking bribes from Carlo, silencing anyone who dares speak out against his mine poisoning our town and making people sick."

"Watch your mouth, lady," the officer sneered. "Stick to the charges and stop throwing around baseless accusations."

It was no secret that every cop in this mining town was on Carlo's payroll, turning a blind eye for a fat envelope and a promise of more.

She squared her shoulders, refusing to back down. "I'd rather face false charges than be coerced into anything by you or Carlo."

The officer's expression darkened.

Stepping forward, he grabbed a fistful of her hair, yanking her head back sharply. "You'd better take the offer while I'm being nice," he hissed, his grip tightening painfully.

Instead of cowering, Josephine locked eyes with him and spat in his face. "You're the real criminal here."

Rage twisted his features as he wiped the spit from his cheek.

He raised his hand to strike her just as the interrogation room door swung open.

Alex stood in the doorway, his eyes cold and unwavering. "I suggest you let her go," he said, his voice dangerously

calm.

The officer glared at him. "And who might you be?"

"Her attorney," Alex replied smoothly, stepping inside with an air of authority.

"I need a moment alone with my client."

The officer snorted. "This isn't some big-city law firm. You can't just barge in here."

"Actually, I can,” Alex said, locking eyes with the officer. "Unless you want to explain to your superior why you denied her right to counsel."

The officer hesitated, uncertainty flickering across his face

"Fine. Five minutes." He released Josephine roughly and stomped out, slamming the door behind him.

Josephine looked up at Alex, a mix of relief and surprise in her gaze. "How did you?"

"Just tell me what happened, and I'll get you out," he said softly.

Her shoulders slumped as she explained and then added.

"Alex, they control everything in this town. The police, the officials-everyone's under Carlo's thumb. You're not supposed to be here. Please, just go. Don't put yourself in danger."

"Trust me." Alex gave a small smile and winked. "In this country, nothing moves without my say-so. Carlo's thumb isn't nearly as heavy as he thinks."

Josephine's eyes widened before she suddenly burst into laughter.

"You can't take on all of them."

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He grinned. "Watch me."

hurried over to Carlo, who

be brought to

muttered, "She's

"Then push a little harder. Make her

emerged from

need to speak with whoever's in

crossed his

client has been unlawfully detained. I'm demanding

"Do you have any idea who

you?" Alex replied

speaking to someone in control

want to end up buried in

smirked. "So you're Carlo? I

expression didn't change. "And if I did? So

straight to Carlo's face,

hit wasn't

quickly raised his gun, pointing it at Alex. "I'm arresting you

you're not,” Alex said coldly. "I'm placing you under arrest for

here."

chuckling darkly. "Who do you

from his nose,

"I want him dead."

first officer lunged, but Alex sidestepped effortlessly, delivering a calculated strike

Alex moved with precision, deflecting

punches and kicks, Alex took them

shouted the

him calmly.

"Do it!" Carlo screamed.

smirked,

the trigger, his aim suddenly veered toward Carlo, the bullet piercing Carlo's

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doing?" Carlo shouted, clutching his

looked utterly baffled, staring at his

him across

them, the station was in disarray, officers groaning on

in pain,

the city mayor-you just wait. You'll pay for

replied,

will have time to

walked to the interrogation room and knocked. "Miss Josephine, it's safe

come out. Let

you."

opened the door, eyes widening at the sight of the officers lying unconscious

shock, realizing he had taken them all down. "Josephine!" Carlo shouted, his face twisted with rage. "Just wait-my people will burn that orphanage to the ground

grabbed a thick, leather-bound law book from the table,

like he needs a quick lesson in

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