His Devious Rule

How could Gianna Sallow, the most respected mistress in the socialite circle and a prideful woman take an order from a mere captain?

"Impudent!!" Gianna growled as she stood up. "I will complain to your seniors." She threatened. It always worked on cops who feared their senior cops.

Casper was late to stop his wife. The calmer they stay, the better they can handle the situation. If Anya Owen was just a normal cop, he could have got her information and controlled her sooner.

A melodious voice rang in the hallway, "Go ahead."

Everyone turned to the source of the voice. Holding a file in her hand, Anya sauntered on her heels leisurely. She was neither offended, nor looked too cool about the threat.

David didn't comment on Gianna's threat as the lady in front of him master at handling people. Arrogant or down earth or frightened, she smoothly handles them.

The two maliciously looked at Anya while Secretary Harrison's back stiffened. He was highly alert. He knew his task, he shouldn't let Casper or Gianna offend Anya. If Anya goes wrong, they will have to bear two's wrath. Alvin was deadly and Anya was mysterious. He didn't feel it would be a favorable situation for Casper or the Matthews family to oppose the couple without knowing them well.

Anya halted in front of Gianna and turned to face the woman. They were meeting for the first time, yet Gianna played a very important role between her and Alvin. What Anya disliked the most was the bloody doll and the threats when she was pregnant.

Well, this wasn't the time for their grudges. It's time to let them know, she wasn't the same clueless girl who they could trifle with.

She pointed her hand to her right without moving her eyes from Gianna's glares, "Go straight, take first right, you will find the Commanding Officer of Coastal City."

Then Anya's lips arced to a sly smirk and her eyes glinted coldly, "I am Anya Owen, the lead of the PSR and Harper Johnson's case. Do complain to my name directly."

Do they need more words to know their complaint wasn't going to affect her?

David stifled his curling lips. He had thought Anya might scare or warn the two but her response was badass, just like her.

Gianna had so many plans to control Anya Owen. Casper's stupidity in helping Harper gave a direct chance for Anya to step on their pride. Looking at Anya's strong and confident demeanor, Gianna gritted her teeth. She was left with a single choice, 'Zane Owen.'

Secretary Harrison interjected before Gianna and Casper could say something and invite the disaster. His voice tamed down while asking, "Officer Owen, we didn't mean to offend you. May we know how long we will have to wait?"

Neither Gianna nor Casper liked how Harrison had to respect the young lady in front of them whereas they were being ignored for so long.

David snickered at the 180-degree turn in the secretary's behavior.

Anya could easily guess what was running in their mind. Importantly, she didn't like how they treated David so, she pointed at David, "Captain David will let you know." Then she walked away without sparing an eye at Casper.

Casper held his head high, showing himself as cool. He was the father of Alvin, how dare she ignore him?

Well, he expected her to greet him or show some respect by disregarding the fact that he was a suspect.

The fake polite smile on Harrison's face wavered. Despite knowing they disrespected Captain David, Anya was too sly to leave them back at the mercy of the Captain.

David somehow pitted the people who got caught against Anya Owen. She knows to give resounding slaps without using her hands.

Harrison cleared his throat and apologized first, "Captain David, apologies for my rudeness. Could you let us know how long it might take?"

David wasn't petty. He responded plainly, pointing at the five men at another side, "After interrogating them." He looked at Gianna who was trembling in anger. Then he left.

Harrison could do nothing and turn to Casper. The latter instructed, "Call my lawyers." His lawyers were in the hotel. He didn't bring them, to mull over the situation first.

Gianna wasn't ready to give up. What if the Commanding officer couldn't control Anya, he could warn her. He grabbed her bag and went in the direction Anya directed.

Casper was infuriated at his wife. Hence he calls women troublesome. Women should just listen to the men and follow as told. Or else, they go wild like Anya Owen.

Having no choice, he also went to meet the Commanding officer without creating any scene in the police agency.

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At dusk, in Beach mansion,

In the study room, Zane was sitting on the armchair and reading a book. Alvin was at his desk, going through details on his laptop.

'Knock, knock…'

Zane ignored and Alvin signaled to enter without lifting his gaze.

Rob first stood on the other side of the desk. He didn't voice immediately and looked at Zane. Alvin lifted his head due to silence.

Rob expected Alvin to send Zane out, but Alvin stood up and went out. Shaking his head, Rob followed Alvin.

"What is it?"

"Boss, almost at every house, Ms. Owen was forced to vacate. A few owners of the property accepted that somebody gave them money to force Ms. Owen out.

A few houses were sold because they got double the market price.

A few said they also received such an offer but they declined it. However, they had to ask her to vacate because a man or two would appear occasionally and bang on her house door, curse, and use vulgar language in the hallway. It was disturbing the neighbors and they were complaining to the apartment managers.

Ridiculously, nobody noticed those men never arrived when Ms. Owen was at home. It was pretty much a show to make her look like a …." Rob didn't complete his words.

After hearing the report, Rob really changed his view on Anya who had suffered way too much. "Those owners never told anything to Ms. Owen assuming she knows."

And Alvin knew she had no clue of it. "Who is behind all these?" He just wanted to confirm the name that was on his tongue.

Rob felt furious too when saying, "Gabriel Sallow." The youngest brother of Gianna Sallow.

Finding out it was him wasn't an easy task. He was never involved directly in anything. It was linked from one person to another. But they left a loophole when buying a house. He had transferred money to the person who bought the house. Although the current owner of the house didn't reveal anything, they got to know from the bank statement.

"Gianna Sallow must be the mastermind." Rob completed and handed a file on Gabriel to Alvin.

Despite knowing Gianna must have a hand in it, Alvin was infuriated hearing from Rob. The Sallow family never missed belittling him when he was staying in the Matthews family. He was never able to retort them because even Casper and the elders of the Matthews family were showing a blind eye.

He had an extreme urge to cancel the business trip and skin the two people alive. But he wasn't reckless. He had built his company with his blood and sweat. He wasn't going to ignore it because of two bugs.

But he also could do nothing. "The reputation of the Sallow family."

Rob was quick to understand. Gianna loves her parental family, she uses the Matthews to protect them and pull them up on the ladder of the socialite circle. She would cry blood if she got to know Alvin was damaging their reputation.

Rob responded "Noted," and left, mulling over where to start the attack. Actually, they don't have to do much but reveal their secrets.

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At the police agency,

Casper was the best negotiator and Gianna was good with manipulation. Commanding officer Brown, led them towards Anya's room, instead of summoning Anya to his room.

He was about to look inside her room when the hall echoed with loud cheers. Everyone looked around before their eyes landed at a room door.

The door opened and the sound of cheer became a bit louder. Anya stepped out of the room with a straight face while two other junior cops followed her with bright smiles and astonishment.

Commanding Officer Brown unawarely smiled because it was the first time he heard the cops enjoying their work and being so dedicated without any complaints.

Anya looked at the four next to her office room. She didn't think they would be stupid enough to still reach out to Commanding Officer.

Before Anya, a junior lady officer went ahead and reported to Officer Brown, "Officer Brown, Officer Owen is a goddess. She did the impossible."

Anya: "…"

"We weren't able to find a clue and she cracked down the murders case." She suddenly smacked herself, "We have to reach court in half an hour." Then she ran away to prepare the arrest warrant.

The couple scoffed in their mind while the Commanding Officer chuckled looking at Anya who had no hint of delight on her face. "Officer Owen, while we get flattered, you get admiration."

"Commanding officer Brown," Anya greeted the man first, "They are exaggerating. I just did my work." She was modest.

Before the Commanding Officer could speak about Casper, Anya continued, "I will be troubling you to handle the press conference with Captain David."

The murders case had become very high profile and pressure on the Commanding officer so obviously he will be relieved to hear her.

She checked her wristwatch, "We can hold the press conference at 5." Dropping her hand down, "We only have half an hour." Then she suggested respectfully, "If you are free, I would like to brief you about the case. It will be helpful for the press conference."

Officer Brown was indeed relieved. He wanted to get rid of the media and his seniors bombarding him. So he agreed with her immediately, "Absolutely." He pointed towards her office.

Anya entered inside and Officer Brown looked at Casper. He hurriedly got rid of them, "I am sorry, Chairman Matthews. As you can see, we are busy right now. Please wait." Without waiting for a response, he went inside and closed the door behind him.

Harrison: 😶

He couldn't believe Anya outwitted them so smoothly.