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.

way, has anyone seen Mr.

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

Laney’s help, we have double the

let out a sigh of

the time of his life with a gorgeous woman in a hot tub.

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

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

ground.”

friend? What’s the name?”

“Dahlia Nicholson.”

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

suspiciously.

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

maintained a nonchalant expression.

You best

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?” Matt quickly pulled her into a

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

to your

“Why? Are you afraid?”

and 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,

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

the same time, at Java

the couch, reading silently,

news! Dustin’s been arrested!” she blurted as soon

Natasha was taken

escorted to

managed

Is that it?”

Dustin is being framed. However, things don’t

hands of that fat man Gardner,” Ruth

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