5G SYSTEM ONLINE: Rise of Stephen king

Chapter 142- Offer from an enemy

Enoch's throat dried, and he stammered, "I. uh, there's nothing wrong, officer. We're just—"

The cop raised an eyebrow. "You sound nervous. You got something you're not telling us?"

Stephen stepped in, his voice cool and firm. "Officer, if I may ask, what's the purpose of your presence here?"

The policeman regarded him for a moment, then nodded. "We're here about a friend of yours. Clarke."

Clarke?" Enoch exclaimed in confusion. "What does he want this time?"

The officer shrugged. "He just wanted to see you, Enoch. Said it was urgent."

Stephen exchanged a quick glance with Victor before turning back to the officer. "May we tag along?"

The policeman was silent for a second before nodding his head. "You may, but keep no secrets."

Stephen let out a relieved sigh. "We will, officer. Shall we?

The men left the building, following the officers out as they tried to keep their anxiety in check. The ride to the station was tense, with each of them lost to himself. Stephen tried to anticipate w