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.

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

both hands.

opened the box, 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

Mr. Gardner!” The Cobra bowed

who had made the arrest entered the room

Gardner instantly slammed the gift

intercede, and they’ve offered to

can be released on ball. Send them away!” commanded Gardner with a dismissive wave of his

The squad

door again in less

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barked the inspector, clearly

that we’ve arrested the wrong person. She has asked us

Do you mean Natasha Harmon?” Gardner’s expression

The officer

what’s going on? You failed to mention that this kid had anything to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s

was not someone he would

good–for–nothing Natasha dotes on. In

him much attention,”

squad leader, “Tell Natasha Harmon that we are holding no

best course of action would be to sweep it under the

the squad leader left, Gardner’s phone started

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

as well? Wasn’t this too

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

Is there anything I can

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

wasting a second.

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

Don’t you dare pull tricks on me! Heed my order and release Dustin right this instant! Or else, don’t blame me for

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