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.

the way, has anyone seen Mr. Laney?” someone in the crowd

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

that’s where he’s gone. With Mr. Laney’s help, we have double the reassurance.

that, the group let out a sigh

his life with a gorgeous woman

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

“I have a friend who’s being held at the police station, and I need your help bailing her

ground.”

friend? What’s the name?”

“Dahlia Nicholson.”

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there something going on between

suspiciously.

out awhile back, so I’m merely returning

maintained a nonchalant expression.

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 possibly have eyes for other women?”

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

to your family already?”

“Why? Are you afraid?”

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

you the sweetest! Alright then, it’s a

same time, at Java

seated on the couch, reading

been arrested!” she blurted as soon as

Natasha was taken aback.

received news that Dustin was arrested and escorted to the police station for the theft of

Ruth managed between

it?” Natasha’s

theft is nothing but a coverup. In reality, Dustin is

into the hands of that fat man Gardner,” Ruth