Chapter 499

The center was in total disarray, security personnel scrambled to maintain order amidst the chaos.

But today’s event was a hit, a real media circus. Every reporter swarmed Edgar like bees to honey, hemming him in on all sides, leaving him with nowhere to turn, completely immobilized!

That’s the media for you. Scandal was to them what blood was to a shark!

And this wasn’t just any scandal; it was a bombshell!

Jeff’s son–in–law, currently the hot favorite in the mayoral race, was behind closed doors, nothing more than a corrupt leech, fattening his own pockets and indulging in every vice imaginable.

Who wouldn’t kill for that exclusive scoop? They all seemed ready to devour Edgar down to the bone!

“Mayor, do you want me to call for backup? This is getting out of hand!” his secretary, a worried look on his face, hurried over to Mr. Bartley.

Mr. Bartley, standing in a quiet corner, left the spotlight to his rival, a smug smile on his face as if to say, ‘Why get our hands dirty when we can just watch the show?‘

“Let’s just sit back and enjoy the chaos, shall we? Why bother with all the fuss? But do make sure my wife and I are well protected. Wouldn’t want to get splattered if things get messier.”

To prevent further escalation, the Chambers family doubled down on security at the front and back doors of the venue.

Suddenly, three black sedans rolled up with authority and parked in front of the entrance.

The doors swung open, and out stepped prosecutors in sharp suits, badges gleaming on their chests.

Leading the pack was Arnold, his eyes shining with a serious intensity that was a far cry from his usual playful demeanor at home. His commanding presence was breathtaking.

The security guards at the door exchanged nervous glances as the prosecutors marched in with purpose.

“Excuse us, please step aside. Don’t interfere with our investigation,” Arnold said coolly, his voice detached and stern.

The security staff didn’t dare obstruct and made way for them.

As Arnold stepped into the lobby, he tapped the Bluetooth earpiece in his ear, “Evadne, I’m in.”

“Hmm? That was too easy. Surprising,” Evadne responded, a hint of surprise in her voice.

“Hey. You obviously don’t know who’s handling this for you. Trust me to handle the critical moments.“.

But Arnold’s bragging lasted all of three seconds before the Chambers family’s men swiftly moved to block their path, a veritable wall of muscle and suit!

“Whoa, looks like you just got served,” Evadne teased, her laughter tinkling in Arnold’s ear, “Seems it’s not going as smoothly as you thought.”

“You can see me?” Arnold’s voice was tense as he scanned the room.

“Of course. I can see you and what’s happening inside the venue.”

showing Mr. Gardner being mobbed, and Jeff, looking pale and trapped.

out to be quite the spectacle. I simply can’t look away,” she mused with a curve to her

The most dramatic part

Prosecutor Arnold, you still need to get inside for that to happen.”

speaking, Thaddeus’s warm hand rested on Evadne’s shoulder, his touch gentle and reassuring, “Don’t worry, Evadne. I’ve got people inside. They’ll make sure your brother gets

softened, and she leaned into his embrace. Independent as she was, whether as his wife or as a lone

with Thaddeus by her side, she now longed to be nothing more than his woman, cherished

a private event. You’re not allowed in,” one of the

at Law, prosecutor Arnold,” Arnold’s eyes were steely, “I’m here on official business.

arrest of Representative Edgar Gardner. Please do not obstruct the course of justice.”

received any notice. We only know that unauthorized personnel shall

bodyguard’s attitude

as ice, “Do you realize that you’re breaking

the muscle of the Chambers

someone, there’s only one possibility: you’re with the Chambers family,” Arnold

the

prosecutors to buy time. If Edgar was taken by

the Chambers family! We’re here to keep

Mr. Bartley? Funny, I don’t recognize a single

approaching footsteps,

was Mr. Bartley’s chief of staff, followed

caught in an awkward bind, cornered and

Bartley family right under Mr. Bartley’s nose, and attempt to

then turned to Arnold with a congenial smile, “Prosecutor Arnold, I believe you should issue another arrest warrant for

nodded slightly, a faint hint of determination in his

cooperate with the DA’s office,” the Chief of Staff added, seizing the opportunity to sing his boss’s praises–a true political animal if there

were utterly cowed; none dared to stand in the way any longer.

“Appreciate the cooperation.”

of a storm, Arnold strode forward, his team in

than the Chief of Staff discreetly slipped away to a corner to make

Meanwhile-

with Evadne, seeking a kiss when his phone rang.

hue, her hands pressing against his crisp shirt, feeling the contours of his well–defined chest muscles, her thoughts

moment of distraction, he gently gripped her chin and planted a kiss on her

the matter you arranged. Prosecutor Arnold and his team

Mr.

imposing figure leaned into Evadne, pinning her against the car

powerfully, claiming her

its greed, was evident in his reluctance to settle for a mere peck when it

wrapped her arms around his neck involuntarily, yet

transpired in the

been the Mayor’s own Chief of

was sharp and unexpected!

laughter, “You’re too kind, Mr. Thaddeus. It’s an honor to

Bartley. The Mayor has been

“In the future.”

anything else, please don’t hesitate to ask, Mr. Thaddeus!” Mr. Joseph’s eagerness was palpable, as if Thaddeus was his true

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