Chapter 146

Detective Bruce watched as Detective John, shook hands with the notorious criminal, Fabian. Fabian was the same criminal that had coerced Bruce into framing John's brother several years ago, an act that Bruce still regretted till date.

The dimly lit alleyway seemed to grow darker, as if the shadows themselves were conspiring against justice.

Bruce's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the implications. He had suspected John of being corrupt, but he had never caught him in the act. Until now.

Fabian's sly smile seemed to gleam in the darkness, his voice low and menacing. "Pleasure doing business with you, Detective. Our little arrangement will be most...profitable."

John's laughter was forced, his eyes darting nervously around the alleyway. "Yeah, yeah. Let's just keep this between us, Fabian. I don't want any...complications."

Bruce's anger simmered just below the surface, his hand itching to grab his gun and arrest them both on the spot. But he knew he had to play it smart, gather ev