Chapter 205

My mind buzzed, and my legs suddenly felt weak. What did he just say? "Closed?" I was utterly shocked, and my voice rose involuntarily. "Why is the case closed? Why wasn't I informed? There's clear evidence and witnesses, and I, the plaintiff, haven't withdrawn the charges! How can you close the case?" My voice was so loud that everyone in the police station heard it. Lyla and Antoine, of course, were no exception. I caught a glimpse of them rushing over from the corner of my eye, but I didn't care anymore. All I wanted now was an explanation. "You people are committing a crime by accepting bribes and letting a murderer walk free!" My voice grew louder and louder until all that remained in the station was my furious shouting. The police chief's face turned a shade of dark anger, his eyes fixed on me with an intense, menacing stare, like he wanted to devour me whole. Under normal circumstances, I might have backed down. But right now, my heart was filled with nothing but rage. I