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.

it,” said the Cobra as he held out a

both hands.

the gold accessory put a smile on

is simply too generous. Send him my thanks! Also, reassure him that

The Cobra

two spoke, the squad leader who had made

something the matter?” Gardner instantly slammed the

family has just sent someone to intercede, and they’ve offered to pay a hefty amount to

way she can be released on ball.

squad leader turned

he knocked on the door again in less than a

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barked the

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

you mean Natasha

The

failed to mention that this kid had anything to do with Natasha!” The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was

someone he

a good–for–nothing Natasha dotes on. In fact, he has no proper background.

him much attention,” the Cobra

the case!” Slightly flustered, Gardner instructed the squad leader, “Tell Natasha Harmon that we are holding no such person in our patrol room.” Since

best course of action would be to

squad leader left, Gardner’s phone

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

well? Wasn’t

mind, he decided to pick up the call,

Mr. Anderson! Is there anything I can do

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

wasting a second.

Why is it that I’m not aware of this?” Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart skipped a beat, but he didn’t let it show. He asked, “Mr. Anderson, did something

tricks on me! Heed my order and release Dustin right this instant! Or else, don’t blame me for cutting you off for good!” Hunter yelled into the