The Captain I Married by Chance novel Chapter 540

"Your grandfather claims you transferred over here specifically for Nora. Is that true?"

Nathan leveled Mr. Adams with a helpless look. "Don't listen to his nonsense. Coming back to Luminport City wasn't an impulsive decision. My grandfather is getting older. I defied his wishes to stay in the Arvendale Region for so long; it was just time to come home."

Mr. Adams felt a wave of immense relief.

The department had no rules against workplace romance.

But Nathan was his star protege, a brilliant officer with an unlimited future.

He genuinely wanted Nathan to find personal happiness.

However, he didn't want the man blinded by love.

A homicide detective could have a weakness, but they could never let anyone else see it.

If the underworld realized just how deeply Nathan loved Nora, it wouldn't just compromise Nathan's judgment—it would put a massive target directly on Nora's back.

As detectives sworn to eradicate violence and protect the innocent, their first duty was to survive.

"Nora, I heard you've been a bit anxious about the commendation. Is that true?"

Nora nodded firmly. "Yes, Mr. Adams. I don't believe I deserve sole credit for this."

Mr. Adams chuckled and took a slow sip from his mug.

"Commending you was a carefully calculated decision based on multiple factors."

"To be frank, choosing to release the gruesome case details to the public was also a deeply strategic move."

"We received intel that a string of disturbing rumors suddenly started circulating within Luminport City limits."

Nathan and Nora frowned in perfect synchronization.

"What kind of rumors, sir?"

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