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 as he held out a gift

both hands.

the shimmer of the gold accessory

him my thanks! Also, reassure him that I will handle this with extra care and ensure nothing goes

you, Mr. Gardner!” The Cobra

spoke, the squad leader who had made the

instantly slammed

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

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

sir.” The squad leader turned

knocked on the door

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it this time?!” barked the inspector, clearly

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

Harmon? Do you mean Natasha

The officer

with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was a lady of superiority in all aspects; money,

was not someone he would offend for no

just a good–for–nothing Natasha dotes on. In fact, he has no proper background. With

you need not pay him much

case!” Slightly flustered, Gardner instructed the squad leader, “Tell Natasha Harmon that we are holding no such person in our patrol room.”

of action would

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

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

as well? Wasn’t this

from his mind, he decided to pick up

anything

young man

wasting a second.

heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t let it show. He asked,

this instant! Or else, don’t blame me for cutting you off for good!” Hunter yelled

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