Chapter 72: Manhunt
[Mass Released]
"I did not expect this, Alonzo. You’re actually smarter than I thought," Michael said, clapping his hands.
"You’re one step ahead of us, and you must have hidden him in plain sight, right?" he added with a knowing look.
"I don’t know what you’re talking about, Michael," Alonzo replied, his chuckle trailing off.
"If my son is really the criminal, then I’ll be the one to put him in jail."
Michael clapped slowly, his expression colder now.
"You’re a clever man, Alonzo. I’ll give you that. For seeing us coming maybe even days ahead. Hid your son somewhere public, maybe under a different name, maybe in another town. Very impressive." he said.
Alonzo stood there, his expression unchanged from the start, but Michael wasn’t done yet.
"But I’m giving you one chance take this last one I tell you. Bring him in willingly, and maybe just maybe, you can walk away without cuffs today. You keep playing games, and I’ll make sure you don’t just lose your son. You’ll lose everything tied to your name."
The investigation officer stepped forward, on the spot as he uttered respectfully.
"Sir, as of now, denying knowledge is still not obstruction, unless we find proof that you’re lying. But once we confirm you harbored or aided him, it becomes a direct violation of Article 19, RPC. Turning him over now could reduce your liability. Ignoring this will not, so please choose wisely"