Chapter 1992

In the interrogation room, Ian sat silently next to Steven. His eyes were bright, glistening with unshed tears, as he watched Steven transform into a formidable shield, protecting him from the harsh interrogation. If it weren’t for the fact that Ian had a girl he liked, he might have fallen for Steven right there and then. Although Steven looked calm, he felt deeply uneasy. The entire situation seemed suspicious. The police seemed eager to blame Ian, worried he might expose their true motives. Even simple drug possession as a buyer carried a minimum 6-month sentence. Any conviction, no matter how minor, would be a devastating blow to Ian’s career as the chief secretary to the president of the Salvador Corporation, effectively ruining his future. In a separate room, Horace, the Southern Star Syndicate Gang member who sold drugs to Ian, was having a private conversation with his lawyer, Peter Lang. “The Southern Star Syndicate strictly prohibits its members from getting involved