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.”

on the screen showing Mr. Gardner being mobbed, and

can’t look away,” she

resolve, “Just watch, Evadne. The most dramatic part

but Prosecutor Arnold, you still need to get inside for

and reassuring, “Don’t worry, Evadne. I’ve got

and she leaned into his embrace. Independent as she was, whether as his wife or as a lone doctor without borders, she had always been

she now longed to

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

steely, “I’m here on

Representative Edgar Gardner. Please do

notice. We only know

attitude

cold smirk, his gaze sharp as ice, “Do you realize that you’re breaking the law?”

the muscle of the Chambers family, wasn’t intimidated.

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

the bodyguard’s

of the Chambers family, just delay the prosecutors to buy time. If Edgar was taken by the

bluffed, “No! We’re not with the Chambers family! We’re

Bartley? Funny, I don’t recognize a

approaching

was Mr. Bartley’s chief of staff, followed

was caught in

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

issue another arrest warrant for these troublemakers acting under unknown orders, obstructing justice. It’s only right

determination in his eyes, “I’ll

to go the extra mile to cooperate with the DA’s office,” the Chief of Staff added,

Chambers family were utterly cowed; none dared to stand in the way any

“Appreciate the cooperation.”

urgency of a storm, Arnold strode forward, his team

they left than the Chief of Staff discreetly slipped away to

Meanwhile-

playfully entangled with Evadne, seeking a

phone,” Evadne said, her cheeks flushed with a rosy hue, her hands pressing against his crisp shirt, feeling the contours of his well–defined chest

moment of distraction, he gently gripped her chin and planted a kiss on her lips before switching his

“Mr. Thaddeus, I’ve taken care of the matter you arranged. Prosecutor Arnold and

appreciated, Mr. Joseph.”

second, Thaddeus’s imposing figure leaned into Evadne, pinning

powerfully, claiming her cherry–red

nature, wolfish in its greed, was evident in his reluctance to

wrapped her arms around

that transpired in the hall through the security

man been the Mayor’s

sharp and unexpected!

too kind, Mr. Thaddeus. It’s an honor

Bartley. The Mayor has been looking forward

“In the future.”

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

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