Chapter 190 Outrage


    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 sk with new ones.


    Atst, 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 mest 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 unavable today,” Otis exined, 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 borated gravely. “. the Chamber of Commerce


    was also arrested.


    or from


    “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 exnation.


    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 copse 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 chiefmissioner of the police force. In other words, all the precincts


    answered to him.


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    The regr 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, thetter 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 nced 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 youngdy who was taken in for


    questioning…”


    Otis wiped the sweat off his forehead. “Mr. Munn Senior, who might that youngdy 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


    youngdy 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.