The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 949:

Nate’s lips curled into something that might have been a smile—if not for the cold glint in his eyes. “So tell me,” he said smoothly, “was it your idea to detain and extract confessions through mistreatment?”

If Brannon missed the threat woven beneath that calm tone, then he had learned nothing from his years in office. His mask slipped for a heartbeat before he recovered.

“Mr. Hopkins, I assure you, we received a credible report. Miss Holland deliberately injured some people, causing serious harm. We were obligated to bring her in for questioning. When she refused to cooperate, we had no choice but to take firm measures. I hope you understand.”

“Is that so?” Nate’s voice was a smooth, unreadable ripple. “Who filed the report? Have they been interrogated? Have they given statements? Have you thoroughly…”

investigated the injured people in the hospital? Do you have any concrete evidence?”

a deer caught in the harsh glare

hospital provided the injury reports—eight victims total. Six with serious injuries, one with minor wounds, and another

Jules drawled mockingly. “It seems you’re not quite as confident

his fists. “We are simply upholding

cold, his tone turning stern. “I have a simple

no evidence?” Brannon asked. “Isn’t the hospital’s injury report evidence enough? Or perhaps the surveillance footage showing the assault

no

paused just long enough for the silence to bite. “Robert,

“Yes, sir.”

piece of evidence laid out like a winning hand in a high-stakes poker