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."

over to Carlo, who had just entered the

going? When will she be brought to my

officer muttered, "She's being

a little harder. Make her

Alex emerged from the

speak with whoever's in

crossed his arms. "That's

has been unlawfully detained. I'm demanding her immediate

derisively. "Do you have any idea who you're

you?" Alex

man. You're speaking to someone in

to end up buried in this town,

"So you're Carlo? I heard

expression didn't change. "And

Alex delivered a punch straight to Carlo's face,

say her hit wasn't nearly

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

"I'm placing you under arrest for accepting bribes, along

here."

exchanged glances, one of them chuckling darkly. "Who do you think you

him," Carlo ordered, wiping blood from his nose,

"I want him dead."

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

forward. Alex moved with precision, deflecting blows and incapacitating them with minimal

officers rushed him, but with swift, well-placed punches

or I'll shoot!" shouted the officer

him calmly.

"Do it!" Carlo screamed.

officer smirked,

his aim suddenly veered toward Carlo, the bullet piercing

Chapter 79

hell are you doing?" Carlo shouted,

at his own hand

could react, Alex struck him across the head, knocking him out

them, the station was in

writhed in pain, fury

just wait. You'll pay for what you've

replied, barely

father will have time

interrogation room and

come out. Let

you."

sight of

had taken them all down. "Josephine!" Carlo shouted, his face twisted with

threat, but Alex reached over, grabbed a thick,

needs a quick

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