Sweet Subterfuge

The officer behind the wheel hit the gas pedal, while the one in the passenger seat casually turned around and asked Xavier, “Do you have your phone with you?”

Xavier became alert and countered. “What do you need it for?”

“We want you to call Chief Hanson!” The officer chuckled. “You can use mine if you don’t have it.” As he spoke, he pulled out his own phone and handed it over.

“There’s no need! I’ve got mine! Take it from my right pocket!” Xavier was used to giving orders. So, instinctively, he also used an assertive tone even when taking to the officer,

The officer wasn’t bothered by Xavier’s tone. Instead, he fetched the phone and handed it to him.

Xavier dialed Chief Hanson’s number, However, within seconds, he heard a cold, mechanical voice saying. “The person you called is unavailable. Please try again later.” No matter how many times he tried, the result was still the same.

The young officer sitting on Xavier’s right side, who had handed him the phone, kindly reminded him, “Chief Hanson from the central police bureau got arrested last month for corruption. His number is probably not active anymore.”

Hanson just to embarrass him! He gathered himself, trying hard not to show signs of

I know. I’m also acquainted

did I not mention? Deputy Minister Dustin got nabbed along with Chief Hanson. They’ve been cracking down on organized crime recently, and they’re thoroughly investigating the police department. If you know anyone else involved. spill the beans. We’ll report

utterly defeated hearing the

of his connections within the police department. But now, the connections were useless. If the police caught lan, lan would inevitably

to the officers around him. “I swear I didn’t hurt anyone. Are you sure you got the right

find out when we get back to the

officers remained unmoved: they gave Xavier the cold shoulder no matter what he tried to say

charge of interrogating Xavier was

know lan? He’s confessed everything”

instinctively denied it but then he quickly realized his mistake and tried to cover it up, saying. “I mean, I

confession. In the recording, lan was fearful and confessed everything after Kevan’s Intimidation. He not only came to the police station willingly but