Ready to Rule: The Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 246

Officer Byrne’s heart skipped a beat. “The whole city?”

“Every police department in all eighteen districts is streaming this absurd interrogation as we speak. It’s already causing a huge stir. Get over there now. Detain every single officer on duty in the Fifth Division and find out exactly what’s going on. I want answers.”

Officer Byrne nodded immediately. “Yes, sir. I’m on my way.”

Back at the Fifth Division’s interrogation room, Corbyn kept pushing, trying to break Lydia down with threats and intimidation.

“Listen, kid. I’m warning you for your own good. Think carefully about what you do next. If you don’t, you’re not the only one who’s going to get hurt.”

Lydia looked up, meeting his eyes. “You’re the one making the decisions here?”

Corbyn let out a short laugh. “I’m the one questioning you, so yeah, I decide what happens.”

“But isn’t the chief the one in charge? Are you the chief?” Lydia’s tone was skeptical, almost teasing.

Corbyn bristled, feeling like she was mocking him, and decided to set her straight. “The chief’s at the top. Then there’s the deputy chief, and after that, it’s me. Got it?” He was basically saying he held her fate in his hands, so she’d better not underestimate him.

Lydia looked genuinely surprised. “So you’re third in command?”

Corbyn grunted. “If you know what’s good for you, you’ll just sign the papers. It’s your best option.”

“So you’re forcing me to sign. Did your bosses approve this, or are you just doing it on your own? Aren’t you worried I’ll report you?”

Corbyn had no idea she was leading him right into a trap. He just smiled smugly, thinking he had everything under control. “You’re going to report me? Don’t kid yourself. You only have yourself to blame for crossing the wrong people.”

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