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.

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

both hands.

the gold accessory put a smile on his

my thanks! Also, reassure him that I will handle this with extra care and ensure

you, Mr. Gardner!” The Cobra bowed in

squad leader who had

instantly

they’ve offered to pay a hefty amount to release Dahlia Nicholson on

released on ball. Send them away!” commanded Gardner with a dismissive wave

squad leader turned and

door

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

called in earlier, claiming that we’ve arrested the wrong person. She has asked us

you mean Natasha Harmon?” Gardner’s

her.” The

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

he would offend for

on.

much attention,” the Cobra assured

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

now, the best course of action would be

squad leader left, Gardner’s phone

ID displayed on the screen. For Mr. Anderson to call at

as well? Wasn’t this too much of a

from his mind, he decided to pick up

there anything I can

me, did you arrest a young man named Dustin Rhys?” Hunter cut

wasting a second.

this?” Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t let

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

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