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122. The meeting at the nightclub
Benjamin Cox was an old name in the crypto business, having spent nearly two decades as a reliable broker for newcomers and veterans alike. However, his years of experience and contacts meant nothing to the crypto mafia and those with deep pockets and dark connections.Holding onto Felicia’s promise, he had taken large loans from the market and started operations for the new crypto startup. But with Felicia dead, there was no way for him to secure an angel investor, and the heavy debt hung around his neck like a noose.Benjamin wanted to avoid running into Bobby Mancuso and his thugs at any cost, but Alex’s instructions were clear.In the end, he had no option but to call up the underboss who ran the crypto mafia on the streets of Nexus City and arrange a meeting at the nightclub.Aresca was a high-end nightclub that catered only to the elites who were not only flush with cash but also had the right connections in the city.It being a Friday night, the club was hosting a special theme
The Case for the Defense
The opening statement from Enrico not only gave Alex the benefit of the doubt, presenting him in a sympathetic light, but also raised several questions about Sergeant Doherty, tarnishing his reputation in front of the public.The Chief of Police immediately stepped into action, transferring Sergeant Doherty from Nexus City with just a single call.Since the case was now already out in the public eye, and the cops were in the spotlight, Alex didn’t need to hide anymore. Instead of returning to the little roadside hotel, he booked a deluxe suite at a 7-star luxury hotel.Enrico accompanied him to his room to discuss the case, and was soon joined by Cynthia and Jakob.“That went well. You’ve got the bail, and Sergeant Doherty is gone,” Jakob began, leaning back on the couch. “I think this calls for a little celebration.”“Mr. Verlaine is just out on bail. The case hasn’t been decided yet,” Enrico Rodriguez replied.“That’s true. We still need to prove that Mr. Verlaine wasn’t involved in
120. Lights, Camera, Justice!
Hounded by reporters throughout the day and flooded with phone calls from his superiors, Sergeant Doherty barely got a chance to rest or leave the police station.The chaos and commotion kept him so occupied that he didn’t even think about bothering Alex again. He now understood, he had stepped into a murky lake without judging its depth, and if this case went south, it could spoil not just his reputation but also ruin his entire career.At the stroke of midnight, the Sergeant received a call on his personal cellphone and locked himself in the cabin to talk to the person in private.“What’s this I hear about the media trying to sympathize with Alex Verlaine? How did you let this happen?” the unknown caller asked.“It was all Jakob Rashford’s doing! I thought he would want to testify against Alex, but that bastard decided to take his side instead!”“Then do something about it. If Alex gets to walk free again, you can forget your promotion,” the man on the other end muttered bitterly. “
119. A reversed narrative
Sergeant Doherty frowned at Alex and turned to his constable. “Throw him back into the damn cell. And keep the media away from the police station.”As the constable escorted Alex away, Sergeant Doherty returned to the lobby only to realize the real extent of the problem.The officers in the reception area were trying to hold back the curious crowd of journalists, but they were relentless with their questions.Standing just outside the main door, the reporters were waving microphones at the helpless officers, peppering them with accusations.“Why was Mr. Verlaine arrested from his hotel?”“Is it true that the police are trying to frame him for a crime he did not commit?”“On whose orders was he taken into custody?”“Has the Nexus City Police Department decided to harass innocent businessmen just to make a fat buck? What do you have to say about the corruption charges levied against this police station?”“Are you trying to protect the real culprit by arresting Alex Verlaine?”Seeing the
118. Unlawful Interrogation
Sergeant Doherty had not just taken the law into his own hands but twisted it to suit his needs and stoke his ego. He didn’t care whether Alex was the real culprit; all he wanted was to prove him guilty and close the case file.As the constables escorted Alex to the basement, Benjamin saw his only chance of survival slipping away.“You can’t do that with him. It’s a violation of his civil rights!” he protested from the lockup.But Sergeant Doherty was in no mood to humor him.“If I were you, I’d worry about myself. So, unless you want me to use my hands instead of my mouth, you need to shut the hell up!” he warned, his words containing a latent threat of violence.Benjamin didn’t have enough strength in his old bones to take a beating at his age. He quickly simmered down and backed away to a dark corner of the lockup, praying for his only friend in this mess.By the time Sergeant Doherty marched downstairs, the constables had already cuffed Alex and seated him in front of a table on a
117. The Crypto Connection
Out of all the people Alex expected to encounter inside the lockup, Benjamin was nowhere on his list. He had been searching everywhere for this man, yet now he had appeared right in front of him without any hassle.“You called Felicia to Nexus and now she’s dead!” Alex growled, pushing Benjamin to the wall. “Why did you get her killed?”Benjamin didn’t struggle but looked calmly at Alex. “Why would I murder my own client? I needed her alive. Her death has caused more problems than it has solved!”“I don’t believe a word that you say,” Alex retorted, grabbing him by his collar.“If I had really been involved in Felicia Rashford’s tragic death, then surely I wouldn’t have divulged my identity to you,” Benjamin replied in a hushed voice. “Please listen to me. I know you have no reason to trust me, but I want to find your ex-wife’s killer as badly as you do.”“Why would you care?” Alex asked.“I care because Felicia Rashford promised to invest 100 million dollars in a new crypto startup.
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