Chapter 74

The next morning, within the confines of the chief police office, Raymond, the chief, found himself ensconced in the worn leather of his chair. He leaned back, taking a deep, contemplative breath as he mulled over Lewis's proposal, the remnants of their conversation echoing in the stark, dusty office and the distant hum of the bustling city outside his window.

As he ventured deeper into his thoughts, the shrill ring of the phone shattered the silence.

“Hello?” he answered, his voice carrying a weary edge.

“Chief,” the caller began, urgency laced in their tone, “I think you caught one of our people. It’s time for you to release him.”

Raymond’s brows furrowed, his grip on the receiver tightening. “The media frenzy hasn’t subsided yet. I cannot just release Leo after bringing him in. We have our reputation to consider,” he replied, the weight of his position pressing down on him.

“I don’t care about your reputation. We had an agreement. I handle the drug issues plaguing your city, and in
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