Chapter 190
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Meanwhile, everyone inside the City Bureau’s office was waiting eagerly to meet the new Secretary–
General.
Aside from his extraordinary position, the man also bore the Keller’s name. Anyone who had been in
the industry for long enough would know what this meant.
All the departments had gathered in the office. They could get this meet–and–greet started as soon as
the big man arrived.
Even the boulevard that led up to the City Bureau had been swept spotless today.
Everyone peered through the windows while waiting, but they did not spot any approaching vehicles.
However, Otis Buchanan, the deputy mayor, was patient. He instead busied himself with swapping out
tea bags in the thermos flask with new ones.
At last, a car approached. But it hurtled toward the City Bureau with a speed that was uncharacteristic
of Lucas.
Otis was still baffled when the driver bolted out of the Peugeot. He surveyed the crowd and asked
urgently, “Which of you is Mr. Buchanan?”
“I am. Is something wrong, sir?” Otis recognized him. “Are you Mr. Keller’s bodyguard?”
Bodyguard aside, the man had served in the military. He was also Lucas‘ confidante. He might not look
the part, but his gait was steady and his stance was firm.
It would be unfortunate for him if he didn’t and couldn’t recognize Otis.
He had hidden himself among the crowd and stayed under the auxiliary officers‘ radar.
“Where’s Mr. Keller?” Otis asked, chuckling. “He told me last night that he’d be visiting a friend. I
couldn’t reach him on his phone.
“Is he on his way? Or is he being held back?”
The driver looked grim. “Mr. Buchanan, is anyone in the police force present?”
“Ah, I’m afraid not. Captain Grayson is unavailable today,” Otis explained, still smiling. “Is there
something that might require an officer’s attention?”
The driver said aloud, “Mr. Keller has been taken away by the police for questioning.”
At that moment, Otis‘ smile sl*pped. He stared at the driver in disbelief. “W–What? The
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police did what?”
“Some police officers arrested Mr. Keller,” the driver elaborated gravely. “. the Chamber of Commerce
was also arrested.
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“The officers on duty didn’t turn on their body cameras. I’m worried they might resort to coercion during
the interrogation.”
Otis‘ blood ran cold when he heard the driver’s explanation.
As for the others, their eyes were as wide as saucers. They couldn’t believe the new City Bureau
Secretary had been arrested before he even made it the office.
No justice was at work here, only outrage. Lucas was assigned to Southdale to restructure it and help it
flourish. And yet, he ran into trouble on his first day here.
Otis thought he might collapse from the shock. He pressed a hand to his chest. His breath came up
short as he said, “Get Jerome on the phone! Now!”
Jerome Grayson was the chief commissioner of the police force. In other words, all the precincts
answered to him.
The regular officers might not know Otis, who was the deputy mayor. If he truly wanted to resolve this,
he needed to pull strings with the right people.
More importantly, this was a matter under Jerome’s purview to begin with.
Lucas and Dom were formidable characters. Granted, the latter was not quite a force as the former, but
he answered to Jackson.
Otis had half the mind to fire Jerome. He couldn’t believe Jerome would allow his officers to do
something so outrageous.
Otis‘ phone rang before anyone could reach Jerome. He glanced at the caller ID and shuddered. He
was reluctant to answer it, but he did anyway.
“Hello, Mr. Munn Senior,” he greeted politely.
He had never heard Jackson so angry before.
Jackson growled, “Otis, I swear if anything happens to that young lady who was taken in for
questioning…”
Otis wiped the sweat off his forehead. “Mr. Munn Senior, who might that young lady be?”
“I might have retired, Otis,” Jackson ground out like he was offering Otis an intimidating deal. “But I’m
still famous enough to go to Kingbourne and have someone keep an eye on you.”
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Otis‘ hand trembled. “N–No, Mr. Munn Senior. Once I see Jerome, I… We’ll go and apologize to the
young lady together!”
He silently cursed the officers‘ ineptitude. Their ignorance would be the death of Otis. He wondered
where they got the audacity to pull something like this.
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