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.

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

both hands.

and the shimmer of the

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

The Cobra bowed in

who had made the arrest entered

instantly

just sent someone to intercede, and they’ve offered to pay a hefty amount to release Dahlia Nicholson on bail,” the officer

a wanted criminal. There’s no way she can be released on

sir.” The squad leader

he knocked on the door again in

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

that we’ve arrested the wrong person. She has

Do you mean Natasha Harmon?” Gardner’s expression

her.” The officer

to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes

someone he would offend

he’s just a good–for–nothing Natasha dotes on. In fact, he has

need not pay him much attention,”

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,

best course of action would be to sweep it

as soon as the squad leader left, Gardner’s

He was baffled by the caller ID displayed on the screen. For Mr. Anderson

as well? Wasn’t this too much

decided to pick up

Mr. Anderson! Is there anything I can do

young man named Dustin Rhys?”

wasting a second.

heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t let it show. He asked, “Mr. Anderson, did something

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

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