Chapter 479

Andrew remained calm as a guard quickly searched him after stepping out of the vehicle. He didn't resist or make any sudden moves. He stood still and composed. Not far from him, the police captain spoke to Claire with a hint of eagerness in his voice, and his expression was one of flattery. "Ms. Walker, the detainee is now under your control. Let me know if you need anything else," the captain said, waving his team to leave. Ordinarily, an incident like this would require processing through their department, but Claire's influence allowed her to bypass standard protocol entirely. As the officers left, Claire finally turned her attention fully toward Andrew. "Take him to my office," she instructed. Now that she was at her headquarters, Claire felt completely in control. No matter how resourceful Andrew was, there was no way he could pull any tricks here. However, in her confidence, Claire overlooked a crucial detail. Since they had arrived, Andrew had appeared perfectly fine, showi