The unexpected rise of Ric Maximilanno

Chapter 64

The air crackled with tension as Captain Helmer, his face regaining a sliver of authority despite the fact that he had been stripped of his position, held up a hand silencing the sputtering neighbor.

"Sir," he addressed Ric, "would you be willing to open the car so we can access the security footage?" He asked, his arms crossed. He knew that he had been sacked but he still felt it his job to get to the bottom of this matter.

Ric's lips curved into a satisfied smirk. "Of course, Captain. Transparency is key in situations like this, wouldn't you agree?" He said with a smile.

With a dramatic flourish, Ric unlocked the car, pressing a button on the key fob. As the sleek black doors hissed open, the crowd leaned in, a collective gasp escaping their lips. The neighbor, however, shrunk back, his face drained of color.

Ric shot a look at the man who looked like he wanted the ground to open up and swallow him. He looked really suspicious.

Captain Helmer, along with his remaining officers,