The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 531

Her words only succeeded in making Ferris's expression grow even more somber.

"Lady, you're hilarious. Who extorts money at the police station? You think I can just lock you up because I want to? What, do you think I own the 5th Precinct?" Leon was furious, practically yelling. "The cops are right here, and you're lying through your teeth? Do you want Officer Wyatt to set the record straight?"

"The facts are exactly as Mr. Lennox stated. Julia Zeller verbally abused Selena Hayes and burned her with hot food. Ms. Hayes has refused mediation and requested we proceed according to protocol. Therefore, Mrs. Zeller will be required to pay compensation, face a fine, and be detained at the station for a week." Officer Wyatt finally had a chance to speak.

And I finally spoke up as well. "Dr. Sterling arrived just in time. Why don't you cover the compensation first? We're in a hurry to get home."

Ferris's expression shifted again. Behind his silver-rimmed glasses, his dark eyes churned with a chaotic mix of emotions, like a restless, surging tide.

Ultimately, his gaze settled into a bottomless, unfathomable abyss.

"I'm willing to pay double the compensation..." He paused, abruptly changing his tune. "Is there any room for negotiation?"

"Excuse me? What is there to negotiate?" Leon reacted strongly.

My gaze remained fixed on Ferris's face.

I looked at his handsome features, full of sincerity, his tone laced with pleading. "It's best not to blow this out of proportion. Dr. Hayes, you can name your terms. However much money you want, or whatever conditions you have, just say the word..."

It was incredibly rare to hear such words from Ferris. He was actually speaking to me in a pleading tone. In the past, the moment he put on that face and begged, I would have surrendered and agreed instantly.

But now, seeing him like this only filled me with a desolate sense of irony. The pain intensified, a suffocating wave of despair that made it hard to breathe.