An Understated Dominance

Chapter 99

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.

anyone seen Mr. Laney?”

went to meet a friend who may be able to help get

we have double the reassurance.

the group let out a sigh

villa, Matt was having the time of his life with a gorgeous woman in

a favor to ask of me, am I right?” the

“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

ground.”

friend? What’s the name?” she

“Dahlia Nicholson.”

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there something going on between you and her?” The

suspiciously.

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

maintained a nonchalant expression.

reminded you that you are mine and mine only. You best believe you’ll regret being promiscuous out there. If

in life. How could I possibly have eyes for other women?” Matt quickly pulled her into a tight

shall attend my birthday party in two days and

you introducing me to your family already?”

“Why? Are you afraid?”

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

you the sweetest! Alright

same time, at Java

on the couch, reading silently, when Ruth

been arrested!” she blurted as soon as

taken

news that Dustin was arrested and escorted to the police station

managed between

it?”

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

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

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