Victor felt it was imperative that he conduct a thorough investigation.

Nn said, “Hey, you can’t put it that way. I’m just offering a solution–whether you choose to take it is bup /bbto /byou.” After finishing his remarks, he set down his cup and stared at Victor and his group.

He had held this post for years and knew every trick in the book–grab what he could, however he could,

Seeing that none of them nodded, Nn grew visibly displeased and red at the group. He pressed, “What, still haven’t made up your minds? I don’t care who you are–once you get to Hirica, you’d better tuck your tails between your legs.”

Victor sneered, “Is that so? That’s a good one. I didn’t expect the Hirica public security system to be this corrupt. It seems my visit here today was indeed the right decision.”

Nn shot back, “Who do you suppose you are?”

“It’s nothing particrly remarkable–just the soon–to–be municipal party Secretary,” Victor said calmly.

Nn scoffed, “Are you dreaming? Do you even know who promoted me? That was…” Before he could finish speaking, he was pped across the face.

After making every effort to hurry, Marcus finally arrived. He had just arrived when he heard Nn rambling on, almost giving him away.

Seeing Victor and his group standing aside, Marcus nearly lost it. He thought, ‘Both VIPs are actually here. Nn, just how stupid are you?‘

Nn was about to curse, but when he saw it was Marcus, his tone softened at once. He asked, “Marcus, why’d you hit me?”

Cold sweat broke out on Marcus’s forehead as he snapped, “You fool! Do you know who these two people are? Either one of them could have me removed from office.”

From the moment Nn stopped answering the phone, Marcus sensed something was wrong. Beforeing, he had been praying, hoping only that Nn himself would not be so foolish as to offend Victor and Stanley,

He kept calling Nn’s phone, but Nn never picked up. Marcus was frantic. The moment he stepped inside, his world came crashing down; he knew his position was as good as gone.

Connor, who followed behind Marcus, was extremely anxious, especially when he saw the expression on Stanley’s face; his heart sank.

He thought, “The next municipal party secretary kidnapped by a police station chief? Good heavensb, /bwhat the heck is this crazymotion?‘ He felt a buzzing sensation in his head.

Nn still hadn’t realized how serious things were. Seeing Connor and not knowing who he bwas/b, bhe /bbcasually /bsnapped, “Anyone who’s not involvedb, /bget out now. Don’t make trouble here.b” /b

b19:42 /bbFri/bb, /bbOct /bb3 /b

He couldn’t care less who others were–he only knew he was the boss here.

Marcus pped Nn again. He snapped, “Shut up. You fool. He is Mayor Connor.

Grassroots officials like Nn had never met the mayor; at most, they’d glimpsed him from so far away that his face was just a blur. The moment Nn realized he had just told the mayor to get out, his face drained of all color.

Nn thought, ‘How could Mayor Connore here?‘ His head was buzzing, and hecked the strength to stand. He remained slumped in his chair.

Victor said, “Mr. Vale, your timing is impable. Although Hirica is not arge ce, the people here are certainly formidable.

“It seems there is no need for me to serve as the municipal party secretary; perhaps I should yield the position to this rather arrogant police station chief. What do you think?”

Upon hearing this statement, Connor immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

Although the mayor and the municipal party secretary held the same official rank, the party secretary wielded greater authority and practical influence.

This was because the party secretary was responsible for major affairs, guiding the overall direction. overseeing the broader situation, and managing key priorities. Not to mention that Victor held the position of vice–provincial–level official.

Upon hearing this, Nn was so frightened that he fell from his chair andnded on the floor buttocks–first. He screamed inwardly, ‘He didn’t lie–he actually is the municipal party secretary. What exactly did I just do?”

Connor quickly said, “Mr. Land, you’ve misunderstood; this is all a misunderstanding.” He gave Marcus a look and snapped, “Marcus, what’s going on with your subordinates? Why are they arresting people indiscriminately without distinguishing right from wrong?”

Before Marcus could speak, Stanley let out a cold snort and said, “Mr. Vale, I don’t believe there is any misunderstanding. I saw it clearly myself. The personnel here not only fail to follow proper case–handling procedures, but also coerce individuals into offering bribes.

“I suspect those behind the scenes have received considerable sums.” As he spoke, he cast a meaningful nce

at Marcus.

Stanley felt a fire burning in his chest and unconsciously raised his voice. He said, “Handling cases like this will lead to countless wrongful convictions.

“If I hadn’t been here today, Olivia–a good young woman–would have died unjustly at the hands of certain people. Is this what you call a misunderstanding?”

A cockroach in the daylight betrayed an infestation behind the walls. Stanley understood that sign.

Connor received a scathing, no–stone–unturned reprimand. He nced at Olivia–the girl Stanley had spoken

of–and found her bface /bfamiliar.

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Then it clicked: she was the young heroine who, only days earlier, had slipped into Magnolia Town alone and razed the surrogacy ring to the ground. Stanley had wanted to present her with a banner ofmendation, but she had politely declined.

Even the dozen–odd press releases issued by the bureau had crossed Stanley’s desk for final approval. Word was that Olivia would receive the Hirica Top Ten Outstanding Youth Award at year’s end.

Connor thought, ‘How did she end up getting taken to the police station? And almost get convicted?

Connor said, “Rest assured, I will give you a full ount.” Then he turned to look at Nn, his face livid with anger. He demanded, “What exactly is going on here? Why was that young girl dragged in?”

Nn stammered, “S–someone filed a report, using her of disrupting the online environment and conducting fraudulent live streaming.

“We sent contract officers as soon as we received the report. Then, the officers said the suspects assaulted the police, so they were brought back.”

At the mention of contract officers, Connor frowned.

Due to establishment ceiling constraints, it was impossible to grant every officer a permanent post. The service therefore adopted a contract–based system, hiring officers on short–term engagements and requiring them to clock in for each shift.

Nevertheless, every official operation must be conducted jointly with a duly sworn, regr police officer; contract officers were never to be sent out alone.

Connor thought, ‘The atmosphere here is aplete mess.‘

He snapped, “Conducting fraudulent live streaming? What nonsense are you talking about? Are you aware that even the Kingtonelle police are monitoring her ount? How could it possibly be a fake livestream?”

Ever since Olivia slipped into Magnolia Town at night and went viral during a live broadcast, police departments nationwide have been watching closely, waiting for her next stream.

Connor thought, ‘How could a stream monitored by the cyber–police itself be fake? If any fraud urred, the channel would ibe /ishut down instantly!‘

He demanded, “Who reported it?”

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