Chapter 79: Parent-Teacher Conference

Chapter 79: Parent-Teacher Conference

Bluewater Security Bureau, Special Administrative Office.

This is where the Inspection Team operates.

Jonathan stared at the files in front of him, his face so dark it seemed like water could drip from it.

A nearby inspector asked, "Team Leader, how should we handle Ethan Blake?"

Jonathan had no idea how to handle this.

Desertion charges were already set in stone.

Unfortunately, he had been too clever for his own good and let Ethan Blake go.

Originally, he thought Ethan wouldn't be able to clean up the security situation in such a short time.

At that point, he planned to have Ethan take the blame for Welma's failures in maintaining security, avoiding any higher-ups' blame on her.

He had also planned to later use his influence to help Welma completely deal with Ethan.

But who could have imagined that after Ethan's release, he personally led a team to take down a group of awakened criminals in a stunning victory?

The criminal gangs trembled at the mere mention of his name!

They scattered like mice at the smell of a cat!

Within a week, Bluewater's security situation returned to its original state.

The higher-ups were showering praise on Ethan Blake's work, and Jonathan couldn't find a reason to arrest him again!

Jonathan began doubting himself.

Could Ethan really be an outstanding officer?

Jonathan shook his head, immediately rejecting the idea.

If Ethan was an excellent officer, what did that make him?

After all, he had personally proposed the investigation into Ethan.

He tightly gripped the reports in his hand and said in a deep voice:

"I refuse to believe this man is so clean!

Investigate what he's been up to lately!

With crime rates dropping, he must be at his most relaxed—there's bound to be a flaw!"

Jonathan believed that if you wanted to find someone's crimes, you always could. This was a truth he had learned over the years.

In other words, if you wanted to frame someone, it wasn't hard to find a reason.

Jonathan didn't believe there could truly be such a clean officer in the Security Bureau.

Just as the inspectors were about to take action, a burst of cheers erupted from outside.

Irritated, Jonathan shouted:

"Go see what those fools are shouting about!

Have they forgotten the Inspection Team is still here?"

One of the inspectors quickly stood up and went outside, returning after about ten minutes.

Jonathan asked, "What's going on out there?"

The inspector's expression was odd.

"No need to investigate what Ethan Blake has been up to these past few days."

Jonathan looked puzzled.

The inspector explained:

"Ethan just busted a drug trafficking ring and arrested twenty awakened criminals."

Jonathan was momentarily stunned.

Hadn't he just recently chased down the human trafficking gang 'Black Carbon' outside the city and brought them in?

And now, in just two or three days, he had taken down another criminal group?

Does this guy not know how to get tired?

Jonathan suddenly felt a deep sense of crisis.

He had a strong background, didn't lack money, and his position would continue to rise with family support.

So, he didn't care about wealth or power—what mattered to him was his reputation.

His idol was the legendary officer Caesar.

He wanted to be like Caesar, ensuring no unjust cases and only catching true villains.

But if Ethan Blake kept earning accolades and proving himself as the pillar of Bluewater's security...

Then as the one who had interrogated and imprisoned him, Jonathan's record would bear a dark stain.

Jonathan gritted his teeth and said, "Ethan Blake must be taken down! I will find a way to convict him!"

Knock, knock, knock.

There was a knock on the door.

An inspector called out, "Come in!"

The door opened, and a burly man in plain clothes walked in.

The man's face was unshaven, clearly showing he hadn't rested well in days.

It was Ethan Blake.

Jonathan frowned. "What are you doing here?"

Ethan leaned against the doorframe, casting a sidelong glance at Jonathan:

"I'm here to transfer Sarah back to the headquarters.

This isn't under your jurisdiction, but I thought I should give you a heads-up."

Jonathan sneered:

"Even if she's your disciple, you can't just transfer her to headquarters on a whim.

Abuse of power? Do you think this is some kind of playground?"

Ethan replied coldly:

"Officer Sarah has performed exceptionally well, solving multiple cases in just a few days.

Yesterday, she played a crucial role in the raid on the criminal gang with me.

According to the Security Bureau's regulations, she qualifies to return to headquarters."

After speaking, Ethan turned to leave, throwing one final remark over his shoulder:

"I've already approved her transfer. I'm just informing you, so you don't gossip behind my back."

Jonathan's face turned green.

"Don't forget, you still haven't dealt with your insubordination towards Director Welma!"

Ethan didn't care about Jonathan's anger at all and slammed the door behind him with a bang.

For years, people in the security system had either flattered Jonathan or feared him. No one had ever dared speak to him like this!

"You think you're something special!"

Jonathan furiously slammed the report in his hand and stormed toward the director's office.

Upon entering and seeing Welma, he spoke each word deliberately:

"Welma, arrest Ethan Blake!"

Welma's eyes sparkled with surprise.

"For what reason?"

Jonathan frowned and said,

"He disobeyed orders during the monster siege. Isn't that enough?"

A trace of disappointment flashed in Welma's eyes as she replied with a hint of resentment:

"The higher-ups are very pleased with Ethan's performance lately and have absolved him of any blame."

Jonathan was stunned.

The higher-ups forgave Ethan because of the drop in crime rates in Bluewater?

Had he come to Bluewater for nothing?

While Jonathan was full of frustration, Welma seemed to take it more calmly.

She sighed softly:

"Let's drop it. We can't beat Ethan Blake."

Jonathan slammed his hands heavily on the desk, his eyes bloodshot.

"How am I supposed to write my report when I go back?

A full inspection team came to Bluewater to investigate an officer,

and that officer ends up innocent?"

Welma furrowed her brows.

"The higher-ups pardoned Ethan Blake. It has nothing to do with you. It doesn't mean you were derelict in your duty."

Jonathan pounded the desk harder and yelled:

"Shut up! This is unacceptable!

I can't arrest an excellent officer!

My parents will think I'm still a child who hasn't grown up!"

Welma's face darkened. She stood up and walked out, her expression sour.

Without sparing Jonathan a glance, she left the office.

Only then did Jonathan realize what had happened, and his tone softened.

"Welma, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be harsh with you."

He wanted to stop Welma, but she was already gone, leaving the large office empty, with only him inside.

A flash of malice appeared in Jonathan's eyes.

"Ethan Blake, it's all your fault! I'll dig into your past until I find something!"

Sitting in the director's chair, he sent a message to the Inspection Team's group chat:

"Investigate everything about Ethan Blake since he became the captain of the officers.

Don't overlook a single detail!"

Someone in the group chat replied:

"Actually, there is something, though I'm not sure if it's useful, so I haven't mentioned it before."

Jonathan immediately typed:

"Spill!"

"Well, during the monster siege, Sarah went to a café.

And then, despite his injuries, Ethan also went to that café.

In a situation as critical as that, why would a master and disciple go to a café?"

Old Oak Café.

Alexander sat by the window, leisurely reading a book.

Glancing at the setting sun and his watch, he called over a waitress.

Qiana jogged over,

"Boss, what do you need?"

With Yvette not around, Alexander was now in charge of the café.

He could have let Qiana or Lilin manage it, but Alexander felt he needed an identity.

An official, public identity.

If he were just an unemployed man hanging out at the café every day, it might raise suspicion.

Closing his book, Alexander said,

"Adam has a parent-teacher meeting today. I'm heading over. You guys can leave when your shift ends."

Qiana blinked in surprise,

"That late for a parent-teacher meeting? Adam's not doing homework tonight?"

Alexander glanced outside at the darkening sky, also somewhat puzzled.

"Maybe it's because tomorrow's the weekend."

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