Chapter 163

“Yes, sir,” the officer replies, his voice cold as he raises his gun toward Alex once more. “You both need to come with us to the station. We’ll get to the truth there.”

Alex’s eyes narrow, a dangerous glint flashing in them as his hand subtly moves toward his own weapon. But before he can act, Crystal steps forward, gently placing her hand on his.

“Husband,” she says softly, her voice carrying a strange calm, “let them take me.”

Crystal knows exactly what Alex is capable of—she’s seen it before. He could easily take down every officer in the room, but she’s tired of running. She wants to face whatever is coming, and perhaps, in a small way, she wants to play along with Alex’s unexpected game, calling him “husband.”

Alex looks around at the officers, his expression hardening. “All of you will regret this,” he mutters, the words heavy with a promise of retribution.

As they are handcuffed and pushed into the waiting police car, a group of reporters arrives, cameras flashing as they capt