Chapter 72 - 71: Melissa and Behind the Blue Eyes
Melissa immediately pulled out a pair of bright silver handcuffs from her belt, her eyes fixed on Arthur.
Then, glancing at the two boxes in his hands, she declared, "NCPD Senior Inspector. I have reason to suspect you are engaging in an illegal transaction. You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say can and will be used as evidence in court."
Arthur blinked. "..."
Great. Just great. I've really gotten myself into trouble now.
Without hesitation, he threw the Uzumaki Gang's box at Melissa.
"As a model citizen of Night City, I just witnessed a criminal transaction and stepped in to prevent it. Please, take this filth away, dear officer."
Melissa wrinkled her nose in disgust and tossed the box back to him. Then, to Arthur's complete surprise, she put the handcuffs away and wrapped her arms around his.
"I don't want that kind of thing. But you did agree to a date, didn't you? When's that happening? How about today?"
She batted her eyelashes at him. "I'm off duty today, and I'm in the prime of my youth and beauty."
Arthur felt his stomach drop. While the warmth of Melissa's touch was pleasant, the fact that she was the captain of the NCPD's Terrorist Mobile Team made him break out in a cold sweat.
Why couldn't my love interests be like Lucy or Rebecca? Why do I get Melissa, of all people?