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?” someone in the

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

With Mr. Laney’s help, we have double the reassurance. I’m sure

group let out a

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

have a favor to ask of me, am I

past you, does it?” 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

ground.”

What’s the name?” she

“Dahlia Nicholson.”

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

suspiciously.

She helped me out awhile back, so I’m merely returning

maintained a nonchalant expression.

and mine only. You best believe you’ll regret being promiscuous out there. If a vixen dares to try to seduce you, I will make her

in life. How could I possibly have eyes

you say you love me so much, you shall attend my birthday party in two days and meet my father

me to your family already?”

“Why? Are you afraid?”

me someone who isn’t afraid of the prospect of meeting

aren’t you the sweetest! Alright then,

the same time, at Java

couch, reading silently,

been arrested!” she blurted as soon

was taken aback. “What

that Dustin was arrested and escorted to the police station for

Ruth managed between

that it?”

coverup. In reality, Dustin

of

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