Chapter 27: Arrested
Naomi rushed inside, shoving Gideon aside. "What the hell do you think you’re doing?" she snapped, her eyes blazing with fury as she wrapped her arms protectively around Lunara.
Lunara looked up at Naomi, her lips trembling. "Naomi..." she whispered, gripping her friend’s hand tightly.
"Sir, this is him. Gideon Winfield," Naomi said firmly, pointing at him.
A police officer stepped forward, his expression stern. "Gideon Winfield, you’re under investigation for the arson of this shop. We have reason to believe you were involved. Please cooperate and come with us for questioning."
Gideon scoffed. "Are you kidding me? You think you can arrest me without proof?"
The officer didn’t waver. "We have enough evidence to bring you in. If you resist, we’ll have no choice but to charge you with obstruction as well."
Another officer moved in, pulling out handcuffs. "Turn around and place your hands behind your back."
"No! Do you even know who I am?!" Gideon shouted, jerking his arm away. "I am Mr. Grantham’s soon-to-be father-in-law!"
Naomi let out a sharp laugh, unable to hold it in. "Soon-to-be father-in-law? Are you joking?" She scoffed, shaking her head. "What kind of fantasy world are you living in?"