Chapter 56

Harold commented coldly, “You and your husband injured so many men; of course, they’ll want some compensation!”

“Now, I’m giving both parties the chance to negotiate. If you and your husband don’t take the deal, I’ll just have to do things by the law. Your husband will most likely end up in jail for this.”

Nathan’s lips curled into a smirk. “No wonder you were so slow to respond when our man had called the police. You’re all working together!”

Temper flaring, the policeman growled, “Seems like you still haven’t realized the severity of the situation. Men, bring this criminal to the holding cells! Let’s see if he’s more aware of his situation once he’s been stewing in there for 24 hours.”

Knowing that her husband was about to be locked up, Penny was visibly panicked as Carl and the thugs laughed maliciously, gleeful at his misfortune.

There was a strange smile on Nathan’s face as he said, “If you want to lock me up, sure. Just let me make a phone call before then.”

Harold narrowed his eyes. “Calling your lawyer? Hah! You seriously think anyone can save you from this fate?”

telling the other man that he was

followed the policemen escorting him to the holding cells. He had barely taken more than two steps

the call and spoke courteously,

How dare you arrest him! You f****** shit, don’t drag me down with you into this mess. I’m a few months away from retirement and you better not mess it up! If anything, anything happens to Mr. Cross,

continued to berate him. His face was pale as a cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Finally, the chief of police demanded that he apologize to Mr. Cross. Or else,

call when the captain, Jerry Tallman, called him.

to. A terrible sinking feeling was in his gut as he realized

terror in the vice-captain’s eyes as he stared at him, had a faint smile playing on his lips. “Are you still going to lock me up

was wrong. Please give me another chance. I beg you, please forgive my

at Harold with a mix of consternation and shock. Just a few minutes ago, he had been aggressive and commanding, yet two phone calls later, he was timid and subservient.

coldly. “Do you

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