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.

Gardner, this is a gift from Sir Anderson. Please accept it,” said

both hands.

and the shimmer of the gold

thanks! Also, reassure him that I will handle this with extra care and ensure nothing goes

Gardner!” The Cobra bowed

squad leader who

instantly slammed

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

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

sir.” The squad leader turned and

on the door again in less

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

arrested the wrong person. She has asked us to

Harmon? Do you mean Natasha Harmon?” Gardner’s

The officer

The inspector’s eyes turned feral Natasha was a lady

was not someone he would

Natasha dotes on. In

pay him much attention,” 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 given his word to Duane,

best course of action would be to

soon as the squad

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

as well? Wasn’t this

mind, he decided to pick up the call, still

anything I can do for

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

wasting a second.

this?” Mr. Gardner questioned. His heart skipped a beat, but he

Dustin right this instant! Or else, don’t blame me for cutting you off for good!” Hunter yelled into

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