An Understated Dominance

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

a friend who may be able

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

group let

of his life with a gorgeous woman in

here simply to visit. You must have a favor

you, does it?” he conceded with a slight smile. He began, “I have a friend who’s being held at the police

ground.”

friend? What’s the name?” she

“Dahlia Nicholson.”

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between you and her?” The beauty

suspiciously.

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

maintained a nonchalant expression.

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 you’ll regret being promiscuous out there. If a vixen dares to try to seduce you, I will make her life a living

are you even talking about, baby girl? You are the one I love most in life. How could I

say you love me so much, you shall attend my birthday party in two days and meet my father as “my boyfriend,” the

you introducing me to your family

“Why? Are you afraid?”

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 seas

aren’t you the sweetest! Alright then, it’s a

same time,

on the couch, reading

been arrested!” she blurted as soon as her

was taken aback. “What

Dustin was arrested and escorted

managed between

it?” Natasha’s

but a coverup. In reality, Dustin is being framed. However,

he’s fallen into the hands of that fat man Gardner,” Ruth