Just after nine in the evening.
The tranquil middle-class neighborhood was now flickering with red and blue lights, casting an atmosphere of tension.
By the time Brian arrived, Green had already taken care of Soraya's mother.
"Good evening, Brian."
The beat cops standing at the door enthusiastically greeted him as he and his dog approached.
Brian responded with a smile.
He was now feeling the benefits of his reputation.
At least with Green being the newcomer, the on-duty beat cops came over without any hindrance.
They didn't have an arrest warrant.
If there were any issues, everyone would be in trouble.
But the cops still showed up.
That was the effect of Brian's reputation.
...
He entered the room.
Mrs. Gilman, Soraya's mother, sat on the sofa, clutching a small dog and looking furiously indignant.
Her husband, Billis Rocky, sat on a separate sofa, silently staring at the coffee table, deep in his own thoughts.
Seeing Brian had arrived,
