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.”

her gaze fixed on the screen showing Mr. Gardner being mobbed,

I simply can’t look away,” she mused

watch, Evadne. The most dramatic part of today’s drama

Arnold, you still need to get inside

Evadne’s shoulder, his touch gentle and reassuring, “Don’t worry, Evadne. I’ve got people inside. They’ll make sure your

leaned into his embrace. Independent as she was, whether as his wife or as

her side, she now longed to be nothing more

event. You’re not allowed in,” one of the Chambers family’s bodyguards stepped

steely, “I’m here on official business. The DA’s office

Representative Edgar Gardner. Please

any notice. We only know that unauthorized personnel shall not pass!”

bodyguard’s attitude hardened.

a cold smirk, his gaze sharp as ice,

confident in the muscle of the Chambers

official. So scared of us arresting someone, there’s only one possibility:

flashed across the bodyguard’s face!

mention of the Chambers family, just delay the prosecutors to buy time. If Edgar was taken by the DA, it would be game

with the Chambers family! We’re here to keep

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

approaching footsteps, and all heads

staff, followed by a

in an awkward

the Bartley family right under Mr. Bartley’s

smile, “Prosecutor Arnold, I believe you should issue another arrest warrant for these troublemakers acting under unknown

hint of determination in his eyes, “I’ll see

has been quite vocal about supporting the organizational decisions. He’s ready to go the extra mile to 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 ever

utterly cowed; none dared

“Appreciate the cooperation.”

Arnold strode forward, his team in tow, heading for the conference

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

Meanwhile-

entangled with Evadne, seeking a kiss when

hands pressing against his

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

through, “Mr. Thaddeus, I’ve taken care of the

Mr. Joseph.”

leaned into Evadne, pinning her against the car window.

kiss descended powerfully, claiming

reluctance to settle for a mere peck

kiss, her eyes shimmering, wrapped her arms around

everything that transpired in the hall

Thaddeus’s inside man been the

sharp and unexpected!

Joseph continued with obsequious laughter, “You’re too kind, Mr. Thaddeus. It’s an honor

Mr. Bartley. The Mayor has been looking forward to today’s spectacle for quite some

“In the future.”

to ask, Mr. Thaddeus!” Mr. Joseph’s eagerness was palpable, as if Thaddeus was his

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