Chapter 41: Getting Ten Million Dollars
"I can’t let you go."
Xavier raised an eyebrow, his voice laced with curiosity. "What? You went to ask for money, so how did it come to this?" ’His mind raced. Could it be that he discovered I was bluffing?’
Dominic shook his head, his voice tight. "No, no. I don’t mean that. They all agreed to the money. It’s already been transferred to me."
Xavier’s gaze sharpened. "So why can’t you let me go?"
Dominic’s jaw tightened. "I have to find someone else in your stead. I can’t just let you go and write in the report that we arrested the wrong guy. The case is already listed as solved."
Xavier shrugged, his voice indifferent. "I missed the part where that’s my problem." He leaned back, his tone mocking. "Why should I care? I want out."
"Please try to understand!" Dominic’s fingers drummed against the table. "The maximum limit to submit the report to the UJC is 48 hours. I have to forge false evidence and testimonies. It’ll take time." His voice was tight. "But I promise, you’ll be out before tomorrow morning. You just have to spend the night here."
"But I don’t like it here. I need comfort, you know?"
"You will have comfort! You can do anything you want here. You are free to roam around the prison and do any activity you want." Dominic realized Xavier wasn’t pleased with his offer. After a pause, Dominic added, "You can even have your phone and all the belongings we had confiscated. You are free, just think of it as a prison experience trip or something and stay the night here."