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 Cobra as he held out a

both hands.

box, and the shimmer of the gold accessory

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

The Cobra

leader who had made the arrest entered the room

Gardner instantly slammed the gift

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

woman is a wanted criminal. There’s no way she can be released on ball. Send them

sir.” The squad leader

the door again

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this time?!” barked the inspector, clearly losing

wrong person. She has asked us to release Dustin Rhys

you mean Natasha Harmon?”

her.” The

do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was a lady of superiority in all aspects; money, power, and influence. Under

he

Natasha dotes on. In fact, he has

much

are holding no such person

the best course of

squad leader left,

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

the kid as well? Wasn’t

decided to pick up the call, still

there anything I

man named Dustin Rhys?” Hunter cut right to

wasting a second.

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

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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