Chapter 132: Coincidence
Ember Vance was also a descendant of a noble family, so she knew how to navigate the games of political stratagem and covert intrigue. The situation now was that she had apprehended Bud Trujillo, obtaining a significant amount of illegal evidence against him.
After securing this evidence, her small police station no longer had the capacity to pursue the case further, which is why she had sent Bud Trujillo off to the division under your leadership, Director Long. Whether to continue detaining him or release him, that will be up to you, Director Long. I only resolved the matter of Trujillo assaulting the security guard yesterday; the rest of the issues all stemmed from that.
Director Long detested Ember Vance to death, yet she had not made any mistakes.
Bud Trujillo banged the table and stormed off, leaving it unclear whether he was furious with Ember Vance or with Bud Trujillo. Before departing, he continued to maintain a righteous and stern stance on upholding the law.
Soon, everyone dispersed, and after a busy day, Ember Vance took all the officers who had been on duty, changed into casual clothes, and went out to celebrate in the evening. She paid out of her pocket; they drank Maotai and feasted on exquisite dishes.
When it was time to charge into battle, the officers of the station had not hesitated, so naturally, she wanted to reward them.
"Ember, this matter, I reckon it will end up falling on you in the end!" At the dinner table, Deputy Sun no longer called her Station Chief, but Ember, seeing her as one of his own kin.
"I know," said Ember Vance, sipping her cola. She did not drink.
"So, what’s your plan? Whether to release or sentence him, it seems that everyone will have to follow your lead. You’d better think it through, don’t make an enemy who could prove a threat for you and your family, Wilson!" Deputy Sun advised in a hushed, avuncular tone.
"I know. I’ll discuss it when I get back," Ember Vance gently inclined her head in acknowledgment.