Chapter 775

There was no answer.

Irene immediately sensed something was wrong. She quickly removed the shovel propped against the door and swung it open, only to find no one inside the room.

"Mr. Freeman, rest assured, we will take care of this matter for you."

Jerry's head was pounding. Ever since Hendrix had arrived in their jurisdiction, trouble had followed relentlessly. Yet, despite all this, he maintained a polite smile as he addressed Hendrix.

"What are you going to do with him?" Hendrix asked in return.

Jerry hesitated for a moment before responding, "We've already looked into the matter. Rest assured, we will deal with him severely."

"And what exactly do you mean by 'severely'?" Hendrix pressed, his gaze sharp enough to make sweat prickle at Jerry's temples.

"Well, given his attempted assault, under criminal law—"

Hendrix let out a low chuckle. "You seem to be mistaken. He was attempting rape and possibly even

"Murder?"

"Yes. Murder."

last trace of a smile

"Mr. Freeman, Sid is already hospitalized. If we pursue sentencing as you suggest, it

in time, he would have

"That's-"

from here." With that, Hendrix stood, delivering his final verdict. "Scum like him doesn't deserve to

tingle across Jerry's scalp. However, he didn't dare to argue. When Hendrix glanced at him, he could only nod hastily

Mr. Freeman.

said nothing more and strode out. He had been brought to the station by the police. When Jerry offered to drive him back, Hendrix turned him

Freeman, wait!" Jerry called out to

his eyes, impatience flickering in his

with the dim streetlights, he had to squint to make out

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