Chapter 260
Author: Emerald
last update2024-04-07 19:29:10

Everyone at that moment gazed in the commissioner's direction. They couldn't believe what he just said. Is this some kind of joke to him, or why will he say Wesley was already in court when he was arrested two days ago?

Lady Charlotte wanted to voice out her anger, but she couldn't knowing he's the head of police in Summerville. She can't voice out her anger, so she will not offend him.

Her jaw tightened as she couldn't say her words, but she murmured to herself.

‘Crazy old bastard, these people are useless. The taxpayer's money's been wasted on these fools who can't do their job properly

Kane knows the commissioner is mistaken; he must have mistaken Wesley for someone else; he's the commissioner, and so many cases are definitely in his head.

He wanted to say something when Nicholas uttered.

“With all due respect, Commissioner, you're mistaken. My client was arrested just two days ago, and according to our law, he can't be charged to court this quickly without a proper investigation b
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