Chapter 99

The night progressed slowly. Florence. James, and the others waited anxiously outside the police station.

Dahlia was the backbone of the Nicholson family. If something were to happen to her, the Nicholsons would undoubtedly fall apart. Therefore, to save themselves, they did everything they could to arrange for her release.

which meant pulling every string possible.

A policeman appeared out of nowhere.

James immediately stepped forward and asked, “Mr. Clarke, how’s it looking? Can you let my sister go?”

“James, I dug around and discovered that Gardner is the inspector in charge of this case. A mere policeman

like myself won’t be able to do much to help,” the man said with a shake of his head.

“What else can we do? Do you have any other ideas?” James lamented with panic.

“Mr. Clarke, we would be eternally grateful for whatever you can do to help us!” Florence pleaded.

“I’ll try my best, but I can’t promise anything. Plus, don’t forget the sum of money.”

“Sir, I’ve just forked out two million dollars. Take it for now, and I’ll get more if it doesn’t suffice. Please help us out. We can talk about further payment later!” James cried as he pulled out a card and handed it to the

policeman.

“Alright then, I’ll give it another shot.”

The policeman slid the card into his pocket discreetly, turned around, and walked back into the station.

“James, two million isn’t a small amount. Are you sure we can trust your friend?” Florence asked, her voice

uncertain.

“No matter what, we still have to give it a go.” James muttered through gritted teeth.

Mr. Laney?”

to meet a friend who may be able to help get Dahlia out of this pickle,” Florence

we have double

let out

having the time of his life with a gorgeous woman in

must have a favor to

with a slight smile. He began, “I have a friend who’s being held at the police station, and I need your help bailing her out. I’m sure you know that Swinton is not

ground.”

the

“Dahlia Nicholson.”

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A woman? Is there something going on between you and her?” The beauty raised

suspiciously.

helped me out awhile back, so I’m merely returning the favor.”

maintained a nonchalant expression.

don’t claim I’ve never reminded you that you are mine and mine only. You best believe you’ll regret being promiscuous out there. If a vixen

life. How

birthday party in two days and meet

me to your family

“Why? Are you afraid?”

won’t be able to name me someone who isn’t afraid of the prospect of meeting

you the sweetest!

the same time, at Java

couch, reading silently, when Ruth barged

Bad news! Dustin’s been arrested!” she

taken

received news that Dustin was arrested and escorted to the police station for the

managed between

that it?” Natasha’s confusion

Dustin is being framed. However,

of that fat man Gardner,” Ruth

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