Chapter 714

"I've recorded everything you said just now, Mr. Shepherd," I said. "You'd better pray nothing happens to my mom. If something does, that recording's going straight to the North District Police Department." Cedric's laughter cut off in an instant. "And just a friendly reminder—North District Police Department isn't like the old town of the South District. They'll throw you in a jumpsuit and have you stamping license plates in no time." Cedric's face darkened immediately. He hadn't expected that his casual display of intimidation would end up being recorded and used against him. His shock was barely concealed. The fact that I had come up with a counter so quickly pissed him off. "That bastard was setting me up the second I opened my mouth," Cedric cursed inwardly, but he didn't dare say another word. He was afraid of digging himself in deeper. At that moment, I stood up with Joanna and Rafael. I scanned the code to pay the bill, ready to head out. "Dinner's over. Time for bed."