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?” someone

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

he’s gone. With Mr. Laney’s help, we have double the reassurance. I’m sure

let out a sigh

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

a favor to ask

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

ground.”

friend? What’s the name?” she

“Dahlia Nicholson.”

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A woman? Is there something going on between you

suspiciously.

she’s just a friend. She helped me out awhile back, so I’m merely

maintained a nonchalant expression.

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

one I love most in life. How

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

to your family already?”

“Why? Are you afraid?”

name me someone who isn’t afraid of the

sweetest! Alright then, it’s

time,

seated on the couch,

Bad news! Dustin’s been arrested!” she blurted

taken aback.

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

managed

Is that it?”

but a coverup. In reality, Dustin is being

the hands of that fat man

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