An Understated Dominance

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.

gift from Sir Anderson. Please accept it,” said the

both hands.

shimmer of the gold accessory put a smile on his

Anderson is simply too generous. Send him my thanks! Also, reassure him that I will handle this with extra care and ensure nothing

you, Mr. Gardner!” The Cobra bowed

leader who had made the arrest entered the

the matter?” Gardner instantly slammed the

sent someone to intercede, and they’ve offered to

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

The squad

he knocked on the door again in less than a

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is it this time?!” barked the inspector, clearly losing

Harmon called in earlier, claiming that we’ve arrested the wrong person. She has asked us to release Dustin Rhys

mean

The

The inspector’s eyes

not someone he would offend for no

on. In fact, he

need not pay him much attention,” the

That better be the case!” Slightly flustered, Gardner instructed the squad leader, “Tell Natasha Harmon that we are holding no such person in our patrol room.” Since he had already given his word to Duane,

going back. For now, the best course of

as soon as the squad leader left, Gardner’s phone

baffled by the caller ID displayed on the screen. For Mr. Anderson to call at this

be for the kid as well? Wasn’t this too much

mind, he decided to pick up

Anderson! Is there anything I can

a young man named Dustin Rhys?” Hunter cut right

wasting a second.

aware of this?” Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart skipped a beat, but he

dare pull tricks on me! Heed my order and release Dustin right this instant! Or else, don’t blame me for cutting you off for good!” Hunter yelled into the