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.

a gift from Sir Anderson. Please accept it,” said the Cobra as he

both hands.

the gold accessory put

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

Gardner!” The Cobra bowed in

the squad leader who had made the

matter?” Gardner instantly slammed the gift box

to pay a hefty amount to

no way she can be released on ball. Send

sir.” The squad leader turned

he knocked on the door again

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this time?!” barked the

we’ve arrested the wrong person. She has

mean Natasha Harmon?”

The officer

You failed to mention that this kid had anything to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was a

he would

Natasha dotes on. In fact, he has no proper background.

much attention,”

better be the case!” Slightly flustered, Gardner instructed the squad leader, “Tell Natasha Harmon that we are holding no such person in

going back. For now, the best course of action would be

squad leader left, Gardner’s phone

He was baffled by the caller ID displayed on the screen.

kid as well? Wasn’t this too much of a

his mind, he decided to pick up the call, still feeling

Is there anything

Gardner! Tell me, did you arrest a young man named Dustin Rhys?” Hunter cut right to

wasting a second.

Why is it that I’m not aware of this?” Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t

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

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