As a seasoned police officer with years of experience, Ralph felt his instincts go into overdrive after hearing Jack's words.

Donald, now visibly enraged, slammed his hand on the desk. "Jack! What nonsense are you spouting? Have I been too lenient with you? She's just a doctor! I'm the superintendent! How could I know her? Don't let your imagination run wild!"

Jack, still feeling confused, continued to press further. "Then what's wrong with me investigating Dr. Amaryllis according to procedure? I don't understand the issue. Justin's drug report came back positive. There were drugs found hidden in his office. He clearly took drugs!

"To prove he's guilty, we have to find out who provided him with the drugs. Otherwise, this case remains shaky. You're underestimating his attorney, Clarence. He was a former judge known for winning high-profile cases!"

Standing outside, Ralph could only catch fragments of their argument. What stood out were Jack's voice and the unusually heated and angry response from Donald.

When Jack asked about Superintendent Donald's connection to Clarice, his denial only fueled Ralph's suspicions. Years of interrogating suspects had taught him one thing-the louder someone denied involvement, the more likely they were hiding something.

Otherwise, why did Donald get so worked up? What was his connection to Clarice?

Donald finally sat back down and coldly said, "Even if we can't convict him for drug possession, we already have a positive result for drug abuse. That's enough to close this case."

Jack was not ready to give up. "Superintendent Donald, this case isn't as simple as it seems. Crystal Ice is one of the most dangerous drugs we've dealt with. We're finally uncovering leads. If we follow the trail, we could catch the drug trafficker behind it all! Why close it now?"

Ralph narrowed his eyes.

he dismissed Jack as a ladder-climbing sycophant, always currying favor with Donald. But now he

the medicine he was prescribed. There is a big difference between the two. If he presents evidence in the future to prove that the medicine he

have shown it by now!" Superintendent Donald snapped.

evidence of the drug abuse charges. Close the case and release Clarice; what does she have to do with this?!"

had referred to her as Dr. Amaryllis. His sudden shift to calling

that the focus had

growing in his mind. The more he

then, a voice from the hallway interrupted. "Captain Thompson? There you are! I've been looking everywhere for

up and pretended

and Jack both froze at the sound

"Enough. Just do as I say

lips and

the time he opened it,

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