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.

way, has anyone seen Mr. Laney?” someone

friend who may be able to help get Dahlia out

where he’s gone. With Mr. Laney’s help, we have

that, the group let

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

doubt you’re here simply to visit. You must have a favor to ask

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

ground.”

friend? What’s the

“Dahlia Nicholson.”

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A woman? Is there something going on between

suspiciously.

friend. She helped me out awhile back, so I’m

maintained a nonchalant expression.

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

talking about, baby girl? You are the one I love most in life. How could I possibly have eyes for other women?” Matt quickly pulled her

birthday party in two days and meet my father as “my boyfriend,” the lady said with a smile stretching from

you introducing me to your

“Why? Are you afraid?”

only Sir Hummer. 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! Alright then, it’s

the same time,

was seated on the couch, reading silently, when Ruth

Dustin’s been arrested!” she blurted

Natasha was taken aback. “What

received news that Dustin was arrested and escorted to

managed

it?” Natasha’s confusion

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

the hands of that fat man Gardner,”