Richard Day's Legacy

Chapter 002

They arrived at the prison, and Inspector Finn led Richard inside, with Richard striding in and his hands cuffed.

They were headed to Inspector Finn's office when loud siren noises filled the air, and officers straightened their postures as a fleet of six luxurious cars rode into the police compound. 

The cars came to a stop, with a well-dressed officer hurrying down to open the back door he had come down from,

Inspector Finn watched with mouth agape as a woman with long flowing red hair and voluptuous curves came down, wearing high stiletto heels, the aura around her was that of power and authority.

As he watched her approach, he shuffled on his feet and gulped, before he greeted her with all the false enthusiasm he could muster.

“C-chief, this is a pleasant surprise. You didn't inform us you were coming in" 

He greeted, trying to smile despite the turmoils in his stomach, the police Chief raised her brows at him before replying snidely,

“I didn't know I was to inform you of my itinerary or that I needed to send a message before I make my rounds" 

Inspector Finn promptly shook his head and swallowed before trying to respond,

“N-no, not at all, it…”

Vivienne Duncan, the police Chief wasn't even listening to him, as her wide eyes were currently locked on Richard, she had a wide smile, a glaring contrast to the sneer that had previously colored her face, ignoring Finn, she walked over to Richard and promptly bowed, extending her hand for a handshake,

“Mayor Day! It's a pleasure to see you, what brings you by? Have you been attended to? What's the issue? I could get it fixed”

But as she reached out, her smile dropped when her eyes fell on Richard's cuffed wrists behind his back. 

Her expression shifted instantly, from warmth to fury, and she whipped around to face Inspector Finn.

“What is the meaning of this, Inspector? Why is Mayor Day in cuffs? Who gave you the authority to restrain him like this?!!”

Once again, Inspector Finn swallowed and shuffled on his feet, lowering his eyes before responding,

“I-it was the mayor Delaney’s orders. The mayor and his daughter have presented a case of bribery, corruption, and misappropriation of funds against him. I was only foll…”

Smack!!!

Before he could go on with his explanation, a loud slap landed on his face, causing him to cradle his aching chin and cheeks in his palm,

“ Corruption?! You incompetent and blind idiot! You have lost the use of your brain functionalities and reasoning?!”

Vivienne charged at him, glaring at Finn with flaring nostrils. She cast a glance at Richard, the aura that he exuded sent chills down her spine. Trying to shake off the fear, she shook her head and faced Inspector Finn once more,

“You, of all people, should be the last person to carry out such a ludicrous order! Have you forgotten who was the person who single-handedly rescued your sister and those other girls who had been captured?! If not for him, your sister would probably be dead or be reduced to nothing but a prostitute!”

Vivienne snarled, and Finn, whose head was still lowered, shuddered before sinking to his knees.

Just over a year ago, Finn’s life had unraveled when his sister was kidnapped by the Black Vipers, a ruthless syndicate notorious for exploiting women as strippers and escorts for the wealthy. 

Despite Finn’s status as a police officer and numerous coordinated raids, the Black Vipers remained untouchable.

 The syndicate operated with impunity, and each failed operation cost more officers’ lives, leaving the police force demoralized and desperate.

In his darkest hour, Finn and a handful of trusted colleagues turned to Richard Day, who was the acting mayor at the time.

 What followed was nothing short of legendary. Richard, without backup or fanfare, entered the Black Vipers’ stronghold alone. 

Hours passed, and just when Finn had started to fear the worst, Richard emerged, completely unharmed, with a procession of freed women following in his wake. 

Behind him, the notorious members and leader of the Black Vipers bowed in silent submission, acknowledging his power as if he were a force beyond their comprehension.

The aftermath only deepened Richard’s mystique. 

The following day, the syndicate publicly donated their entire year’s earnings to Richard, a baffling gesture of surrender. 

Richard, in turn, stunned the public once more—he directed every cent of that tainted fortune to foundations, schools, and orphanages, refusing to take even a portion for himself.

Vivienne watched Finn carefully, her gaze piercing as she saw the turmoil of emotion flicker across his face.

 Bending over, she leaned close, her sneer cutting through the silence as she locked eyes with him,

“I'm certain you remember it all. Now tell me, how will someone as trained as you fall for such an atrocious lie?" Pointing at Richard she went on,

“How do you think that he would be involved with such petty accusations?!”