Chapter 614 You Asked For It Footsteps approached.
The chief of police, Don, arrived at the scene with officers in tow.
“Chief Braders, arrest these two individuals at once. They waged a personal vendetta against Mr. Yale and slandered us for taking bribes.” Malcolm recognized Don.
115 BEARS When the reviewing panel was selected, Don and Johnson the Mayor to welcthem.
Johnson was courteous to the experts on the committee.
Malcolm ordered Don around the moment the latter arrived.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIgnoring Malcolm, Don turned to Kaze and Darcy.
He was relieved to see them safe and sound.
were the Don nodded at Kaze before facing the group with a stern look. He waved his arm. “Take these experts away for questioning.” The police officers went to apprehend Malcolm and the others.
“Why are you arresting us?” “This is an outrage. We are the experts. On what — you arresting us?” The dumbfounded experts exclaimed angrily.
Kaze and Darcy should be the ones cuffed.
“What's the meaning of this, Chief Braders? | told you to arrest them, not us!” livid, Malcolm shouted..
“I am putting you under arrest.” Don scoffed. “I'm arresting you under suspicion of your questionable conduct as a member of the reviewing committee. We are launching a formal investigation on you.” “Questionable conduct?” Malcolm yelled in rage, “I get it. You are in cahoots with them. You are setting us up!” +15 BONUS “We didn’t take bribes from the Quints or the Lees. Why are you charging us without proof?” “That's right. | took nothing from the Quints. What five hundred million dollars? That's unfounded.” These people were unapologetic as if they had nothing to hide..
All the experts in the committee accepted the bribe from the Quints-ten billion dollars each.
The dozen experts received over 100 million dollars altogether.
Federick alone took more than 300 million dollars.! However, they did not accept the money so blatantly.
The money was funneled to them through other legal means.
They received the money through royalties paid to their publication or other awards.
The lump sum could not be traced from their bank transactions.
That was the reason they were able to act so righteous.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Don, | guess you don’t want to be the police chief anymore to pull this stunt. Don’t you know the authority we have?” Malcolm said aggressively.
They were held in high regard by the city councils and powerful families.
Don had nothing on them.
“You will release us and apologize if you know any better. Otherwise, you will lose your badge.” Don asked chillingly, “Who said | was arresting you for taking bribes?” “Is it not?” Malcolm and the others were taken aback, but they clamored to be released.
“You asked for it." Don scoffed. “Since you won't cwith us peacefully, Ill conduct the questioning here.” He waved his arm.
Soon, a group of beautiful women was led into the room.
These women were dolled up rather tastefully.
+15 BONUS They held a clutch bag in hand, and everything about them screamed escort.
“Um...” Color drained from the faces of Malcolm and the others when they saw these women.
“Please identify the suspects,” Don said without looking back.
One woman pointed at Malcolm. “He was my client last night. He didn’t last very long, and he is into hardcore kinkiness. | can’t believe he’s an expert in any subject.” +15 BONUS Chapter 615 The Arrest of the Experts