An Understated Dominance

Chapter 100

Chapter 100

As the chaos unfolded in the outside world, nothing but peace and calm hung in the air of the inspector’s

office at the police station.

“What’s the situation, Mr. Gardner? Has the kid confessed yet?” asked the Cobra impatiently as soon as he sat

down.

“It doesn’t matter whether he has or not. Any prisoner who falls into my hands is sure to give in eventually.”

The fat inspector took another drag of his cigar with a smug expression.

“It’s not a problem if you’re on–site, but you can’t guarantee that things won’t take a turn for the worse. I think you ought to get it out of the way while you can,” the Cobra suggested.

“Why do you say that? Are you trying to teach me how to do my job?” Gardner cast a cold glare at him.

“Of course not. I wouldn’t even dream of it. It’s just that the kid has someone backing him up. If this isn’t

resolved soon, trouble may arise,” the Cobra explained with a quick apology.

“What trouble could possibly arise? I’m just doing my job. Plus, this is my territory. Who would dare disobey

me?” he reminded the man with certainty.

“Well, that’s true, Mr. Gardner. You are Mr. Granville’s son–in–law after all–who would dare disrespect you?”

agreed the Cobra flatteringly.

“Hmph! At least you’re smart enough to know that!” the inspector guffawed.

He was perhaps prouder of having the mayor as his father–in–law than of his identity as an inspector. The title of mayor denoted the highest position of power in the whole of Swinton.

Anderson. Please accept it,” said the Cobra

both hands.

and the shimmer of the

simply too generous. Send him my thanks! Also, reassure him that I will handle

The Cobra bowed

leader who had made the

matter?” Gardner instantly

and they’ve offered to pay a hefty amount to release Dahlia Nicholson on bail,” the

There’s no way she can be released on ball. Send them away!” commanded Gardner with a

The squad

door again in less than a

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this time?!” barked

arrested the wrong person. She

you mean Natasha

her.” The officer

failed to mention that this kid had anything to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was a lady of superiority in all

she was not someone he would

good–for–nothing Natasha dotes on. In fact, he has no

him much attention,”

“Tell Natasha Harmon that we are holding no such person in our

the best course of action would be

soon as the squad leader left, Gardner’s phone

on the screen. For Mr.

kid as well? Wasn’t this too

mind, he decided to pick up the call,

there anything

young man

wasting a second.

aware of this?” Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t let it show. He asked,

Dustin right this instant! Or else, don’t blame me for cutting you

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