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?”

struck Brannon like a flurry of blows. He blinked, momentarily stunned, like a deer caught in the harsh glare of headlights. The sensation of being interrogated

reports—eight victims total. Six

not quite as confident

clenched his fists. “We are

to the chase.” Jules went cold, his tone turning stern. “I have a simple question.

evidence enough? Or perhaps the surveillance footage showing the

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long enough for the silence to bite. “Robert, fetch the materials

“Yes, sir.”

the table—each piece of evidence laid

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