Chapter 360
Chapter 360:
“Pull up the security footage,” the other officer suggested.
Cade stepped forward. “There’s no camera in the storeroom. The one outside shows him carrying the drinks in and out, but I was inside when it happened. I saw him dump something into the glass p>
The server staggered upright, face blotchy, eyes rimmed red.
“I didn’t do anything!” he shouted. “He’s lying, I didn’t touch the drinks!” He looked barely older than me, scrawny with a baby face and a split lip.
A few guests near the bar started muttering.
The tall officer sighed and looked around. “All of you—station. We’ll sort it there.” Cade and I agreed immediately.
Daniel tugged on my sleeve and lowered his voice. “I hit him pretty hard. Cops might not love that. Can’t we just handle it quietly p>
“The guy’s lip’s just split. He’s not in a body bag. If there’s any damages, I’ll pay. Let’s move p>
Daniel gave a stiff nod.
The server held his ground.
No matter how many questions they threw at him, he repeated the same answer: he hadn’t touched the drinks.
The bar’s security footage didn’t show much, just a blurry view of him walking in and out of the storeroom.
Eventually, one of the officers came over, rubbing his temple. “There’s no hard evidence either way. We’re recommending a settlement p>
I’d barely stepped out of the interview room when my phone buzzed.
Ashton.
“It’s ten. Are you still out at dinner?” he asked.
“Not exactly.” I explained what had happened and added, “It’s not over yet. Might be a while before I get back p>
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One of the officers was calling my name.
“I’ve got to go,” I said quickly. “It’s nothing serious. Don’t stress p>
I ended the call and walked into the room they’d set aside for the mediation. The manager and the server were already there, sitting across from each other at a grey plastic table, both looking like they’d rather be anywhere else.
Vic dragged his lips into a forced grin. “All just a misunderstanding. Since you know Cade Lawson, that makes us friends too. Next time you stop by, drinks on the house p>
He sounded drained, like he just wanted the night to end.
I didn’t answer right away.
The server burst into tears.
“I’m just a student. I work part-time here. If they fire me, I won’t have enough for tuition next semester. My mum’s in hospital. She needs medication. I don’t have the money p>
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