Chapter 36

"I'll do an excellent job!" Eric declared, thumping his chest. "Rest assured, Governor Lowe. If I can't solve this case in three days, I'll offer you my head!"

After the call ended, George was in a good mood. Individuals so committed were rare. It was all Ethan's fault for being short-sighted and suppressing such talent,

What kind of trash were the previous commander and deputy commander for resigning when North Hill City needed them most?

"But it's good they left. If they had stayed, they would only have made North Hill City worse," George thought out loud.

Meanwhile, Eric hung up the phone and prepared to take action. He already had some suspicions about who would have brought people in illegally.

From his previous experiences working with the commander and deputy commander, he was familiar with the various forces in North Hill City.

"It's highly likely that Lytton was involved in bringing these people in. If I investigate Lytton, I can wrap up this case in less than half a day."

He remembered how respectful the people of Lytton had been whenever he visited with the previous commanders. The people had treated them like VIPs, offering tea and refreshments, and were incredibly polite. It was as if the police- were the town's mayor!

Lytton, but to his surprise, the usually bustling town

Lytton's future, so Brandon had told everyone to stay home and wait. Only a few people were

Eric arrive, Sky immediately went to greet him. He glanced around, noticing only Eric and a few unfamiliar faces but not the

flashed through his mind. Their absence made it even more likely that Ethan had

you the only one here today?" Sky asked deliberately. "Where are

eyebrows twitched with displeasure. Did those idiots from Lytton

"They've resigned, and I'm the commander

up when he heard those men had resigned. Did that

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mental note held him back

to probe further. Brandon had specifically instructed him to gather more information

feigned confusion. "Why did they

something wrong, of course," Eric said. "Their backer, Ethan Rivers, has been arrested for corruption, and

me as commander.

trembled with

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