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.

seen Mr. Laney?” someone

be able to help get Dahlia out of this pickle,” Florence

where he’s gone. With Mr. Laney’s help, we have double the reassurance. I’m sure it’ll

let out a sigh of

villa, Matt was having the time of his life with a gorgeous woman in a hot tub. His body

simply to visit. You must have a favor to ask of me, am I right?”

he conceded 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

ground.”

What’s the name?” she

“Dahlia Nicholson.”

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on between you and her?” The beauty raised

suspiciously.

friend. She helped me out awhile back, so

maintained a nonchalant expression.

that so?” Dubious, the woman pressed on. “Matt, don’t claim I’ve never reminded you that you are mine and mine only. You best believe

I love most in life. How could I

so much, you shall attend my birthday party in two days and meet

introducing me to your family

“Why? Are you afraid?”

I bet you won’t be able to name me someone who isn’t afraid of the prospect of meeting him! However, it goes without saying that I would cross the highest mountains and the deepest

the sweetest!

time,

on the couch, reading

Dustin’s been arrested!” she blurted as soon as

taken aback. “What

received news that Dustin was arrested and escorted to

managed between

Is that it?” Natasha’s confusion

Dustin is being framed. However, things don’t look good

of that fat

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