"Rules? What rules! Do you even know who you've arrested? Do you want to lose your job as the Chief?"
Bea's outburst left Chief Derick looking quite embarrassed in front of his subordinates.
His demeanor became stern in an instant. He slammed his fist on the desk and bellowed, "Mind your language. My position as the Chief is not up for discussion. Do you think the Burke family can do whatever they please? We follow the law here, and if you cause any more trouble, I'll have you escorted out."
Bea hadn't expected Chief Derick to stand up to her like that and glared at him with wide eyes, "You!"
"Chief Derick, there's no need to get angry."
Colby, standing by, spoke calmly, "James is a prominent figure. Arresting him like this does look bad. I think, if there's nothing incriminating after the statement is taken, we should just let him go."
Chief Derick quickly added, "We will, of course, proceed according to the law."
Bea's face turned sour at this exchange.
Colby shifted his tone and said, "However, Bea lacks manners, and someone should really teach her a lesson."
Hearing this, Bea felt a chill run up her spine, making her shiver uncontrollably.
Calla frowned and said, "Mr. Colby, Bea is aged. Don't you think you're being too harsh?"
Colby ignored Calla. Chief Derick stepped forward and said, "And who might you be? If Bea is acting rudely, I'll let it slide given her age, but are you going to ignore the rules?"
"I..."
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The readers' comments on the novel: Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
why do you keep delaying updates:(...
please post new chapters.. why are they delayed...
Awaiting new chapters plzzz...
when will new chapters release??...
Enjoying the story, to much victimising Sophie, they could at least try to target others. Hope at some point Sophie comes clean and forgives James and explain her view of loving the boy James was. Just so they both learn and move on. Really needs to be some consequences for the instigators instead of being let go. Sandy needs to see Vanessa is using her as a cover, and Sandy needs to wake up to herself, or be held responsible by her father for alienating the people she was supposed to make contact with. Hope the reporter brother is keeping an eye on what Vanessa and Odie are up to, and that he has he’s own justice in store. Hope he becomes like Reese a good partner. Hope James lives and finds he’s HEA. Need to put Nicole in prison , no release and several lifetimes , with all the evidence on the crimes she’s committed just to get her out of the way guilt free. More about what’s up with Gordon....
Excellent novel!...
When will you upload the next chapter...