As Esme's chilling words hung in the air, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the room. A group of officers stormed in, their badges gleaming under the dim lights. Their presence commanded immediate attention, and their stern expressions left no room for questions. The tension that had been boiling suddenly reached a new level.
Everyone froze, their eyes shifting to the new arrivals, except for Esme and Ray, who exchanged a knowing glance, their calm demeanor standing in stark contrast to the chaos. Following the officers was a tall figure, radiating authority—the head inspector of the internal affairs team.
As the inspector entered, her sharp gaze swept across the room before settling on the head officer and Katrina. Both visibly stiffened, their confidence crumbling under the weight of her arrival.
