Chapter 97


    “I’m just trying to remind you to think twice before you act. Just because you have support from the hig


    her- ups doesn’t mean you can run amok.” With a solemn look, Dahlia added, “Dustin, you must realize


    that your worth has to be backed by ability. Currying favors with powerful people can propel you to


    greater heights, but it won’tst unless you can prove you’re a person of high caliber. So don’t think you


    ’re all high and mighty-


    consider this a lesson from me.”


    Dustin snickered upon hearing this. “How can you be sure that I’m currying favors with the powerful?”


    “Is that not the case? If it weren’t for Ms. Harmon’s reputation, would the Cobra have let you go so easil


    y?” Dahlia didn’t hold back with her remark.


    “Whatever you say. I know that, whatever I do, I’m nothing but a useless prick in your eyes,” Dustin sne


    ered as


    he shook his head.


    First impressions truly were tough to change. Even with the evidence in front of their eyes, some peopl


    e would simply refuse to believe it. They preferred scouring for excuses in an attempt to consolidate th


    eir prejudices.


    “Oh, Dustin, don’t be disheartened. Keep your dignity and utilize your capabilities to carve out your


    own career and legacy instead of being a


    “So what if I’m a bum? Catching easy fish is also a skill. It just means I work smart,” Dustin shrugged.


    “You…” Dahlia was starting to get annoyed. She had put sincere effort into trying


    to talk sense into him, but


    her advice seemed to fall on deaf ears. Not to mention the fact that he did not appear ashamed of his b


    ehavior


    at all. It was apparent that there was no saving some people from their stubbornness.


    As the two went back and forth, a few patrol cars pulled up and blocked the intersection.


    The


    doors of the patrol cars swung open, and several uniformed police officers stepped out and approache


    d them swiftly.


    “We’re looking for Dustin Rhys,” said one of the police officers.


    “That’s me.” Dustin responded, “Is something wrong, officer?”


    “We just received a report that you’ve stolen some valuable objects. Pleasee with us!” shouted the


    officer.


    “Stolen? Officer, there must be a misunderstanding.” Dustin dered, squinting his eyes.


    “Alright, may I ask what’s inside this box?”


    “Panax root.”


    “Then that proves it! Come with us immediately for further investigation!” The officer said little more as


    he


    handcuffed Dustin.


    “Officer! What exactly is going on?” eximed Dahlia, as she rushed forward, the color drained from he


    r face.


    “Who are you?” asked the patrol officer.


    “I’m his friend,” she replied.


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    “Hmph, suspicious! You could be an aplice. Take her away as well!”


    In one swift movement, the officer clicked a pair of handcuffs around Dahlia’s wrists. This incident left e


    veryone at the scene stunned.


    “Officer, this has nothing to do with her. It’s all me,” said Dustin with a frown.


    “He’s right, he’s right! This is all Dustin’s doing. It has nothing to do with my daughter! If you want to arr


    est him, then do that! My daughter has done nothing wrong. She’s innocent!” pleaded Florence.


    “That’s right, officer! My sister is innocent. She’s a kind soul!” James eximed, panicked.


    “We’ll find out if she’s innocent once the investigation is over. Take her away!” barked the police officer.


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    With a singlemand from the squad leader, Dustin and Dahlia were escorted into the police cars.


    ““Wait!” Matt stepped out from the crowd and began, “I’m of the Laney family of Millsburg. Please cut u


    s some


    ck and let…”


    “Any more nonsense, and you’ll all being along!” snapped the officer. His cold re silenced Matt i


    nstantly.


    There was nothing anyone could do as they watched Dahlia leave with them.


    “It’s over! Goddamn good–for–


    nothing Dustin, getting my daughter in trouble!” cried Florence as she stomped


    the ground in distress. 1


    “I don’t give a damn if he digs his own grave, but to drag Dahlia with him? What a


    bastard!” James scowled


    with resentment.


    “Now’s not the time for this. Quick, we need to think of a way to save Ms. Nicholson!” said Lyra.


    “You’re right! We have to find a way. I know a friend who works at the police


    station. I’ll give him a call at


    once!”


    “I know a rtive who has connections with some police officers of higher ranks. I’ll find out if


    he can offer us


    any help.”


    Suddenly, the air was filled with the excited chattering of everyone in the group, gathering assistance fr


    om anyone they could think of.