Chapter 28

The chief's voice dropped, steady but sharp, like a warning Kai hadn't yet heard.

"I received a report. Orders came in to hold you in custody the day you reported to work."

Immediately Kai's eyes narrowed, suspicion flickering in his gaze. "Hold me? For what?"

The chief exhaled, rubbing a hand across his face, his frustration barely concealed. "Because people are starting to believe you had something to do with the trafficking cases." He looked directly at Kai now, his expression colder, harsher. "And I think, that's why those people came for you."

Kai's fists clenched at his sides, his anger rising like a wave. "You think I had something to do with that?" His voice was low, dangerous, almost daring the chief to confirm it.