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?”

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

Laney’s help, we have double the reassurance. I’m sure it’ll

that, the group let out a sigh of

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

must have a

past 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.”

What’s the

“Dahlia Nicholson.”

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between you and her?” The

suspiciously.

a friend. She helped me out awhile

maintained a nonchalant expression.

are mine and mine only. You best believe you’ll

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

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

you introducing me to your family

“Why? Are you afraid?”

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 seas

sweetest! Alright

same time, at

the couch, reading silently, when Ruth barged

been arrested!” she blurted as soon

was taken

just received news that Dustin was arrested and escorted to

managed between

it?” Natasha’s

nothing but a coverup. In reality, Dustin is

into the hands of that fat man

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