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.

from Sir Anderson. Please accept it,” said the

both hands.

the shimmer of the

too generous. Send him my thanks! Also, reassure him that I will handle this with

Gardner!” The

the squad leader who had made

instantly slammed the gift

sent someone to intercede, and they’ve offered to pay a hefty

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

sir.” The squad leader turned and

door again in less than

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is it this time?!” barked the

claiming that we’ve arrested the wrong person. She has asked us to release Dustin Rhys immediately.” the officer

mean Natasha Harmon?” Gardner’s expression

her.” The officer

kid had anything to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was a lady

was not someone he would offend

dotes on.

him much

squad leader, “Tell Natasha Harmon that we are holding no such person in our patrol room.” Since he had already given

back. For now, the best course of action would

the squad

was baffled by the caller ID displayed on the

as well?

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

there anything I

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

wasting a second.

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

right this instant! Or else, don’t

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