An Understated Dominance

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 held out a

both hands.

box, and the shimmer of the gold accessory put

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

you, Mr. Gardner!” The Cobra bowed

the two spoke, the squad leader who had made the

the matter?” Gardner instantly slammed the

Nicholson family has just sent someone to intercede, and they’ve offered to

she can be released on ball. Send them away!” commanded Gardner with a

squad leader turned

on the door

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

person. She has asked

Harmon? Do you mean Natasha Harmon?”

her.” The officer

to mention that this kid had anything to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was a lady of superiority in all aspects;

she was not someone he would offend

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

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

For now, the best course of action would be

soon as the squad leader left, Gardner’s

displayed on the screen.

the kid as well? Wasn’t this too much of a

from his mind, he decided

Is there anything I can do for

arrest a young man named Dustin Rhys?” Hunter cut right to the chase

wasting a second.

this?” Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t let it show. He asked, “Mr. Anderson, did

my order and release Dustin right this instant! Or else, don’t blame me for cutting you off for