Chapter 1215 - 1215

"Oh, right, Deputy Ford makes a good point. By your logic, if you get close with a female colleague at the office, does that mean you might be having an affair?"

Dirk Carter asked with a chuckle.

This made Brennan Ford's face turn instantly angry.

Dirk Carter added a sentence, "No need to get mad, Deputy Ford. I'm just reasonably suspicious."

"Dirk Carter! I know your tongue is sharp! Don't be too smug. Today's matter definitely needs thorough investigation. When the truth comes out, it will surely give you a hard time."

Brennan Ford said through gritted teeth, having been outmaneuvered.

Dirk Carter smiled slightly, "From what Deputy Ford is suggesting, I must be the informant?"

"Who else could it be if not you? Only you have the means!"

Brennan Ford said decisively.

The reason for his certainty.

The logic is simple.

Today's setup was originally intended for Dirk Carter.

The entire operation was sudden.

People below were informed only after their phones were confiscated.

Based on this,

Dirk Carter is the only possible informant.

"Director Wright, let me ask you a question. If the informant is discovered, what kind of punishment do they face?"

Suddenly.

Dirk Carter asked Keegan Wright.

Keegan Wright had a cold smile at the corner of his mouth.

He said, "Informing a criminal suspect is already a legal violation. No matter who it is, they must bear legal consequences."

"What's wrong? Getting anxious now?"

Upon hearing Dirk Carter's question.

Brennan Ford asked somewhat smugly.

Dirk Carter took a sip of tea and said, "Why do I feel Deputy Ford is more anxious than anyone else? Could it be that today's operation was originally designed by you for me?"

Such a question.

Ordinarily, most people would deny it.

Unfortunately, Brennan Ford hated Dirk Carter too much.

He wanted badly to regain the face he lost before.

Anger made him disregard consequences.

With a wicked smile.

He leaned close to Dirk Carter's ear and whispered, "Even if it was my doing, what can you do?"

"Just afraid Deputy Ford's plans may end up being futile, and you might end up hurting yourself."

No sooner had Dirk Carter said this.

There was a knock on the door.

Immediately after.

The door was pushed open.

A police officer walked in.

Keegan Wright, unable to contain his eagerness, asked, "Did you find out?"

The officer nodded.

He took a piece of paper from his pocket and said, "We found it."

"Quick, read the number out!"

Brennan Ford hastily rose to speak.

The officer promptly read a sequence of numbers from the paper.

As he finished reading.

Brennan Ford immediately turned his head towards Dirk Carter, sneering, "Mayor Carter, do you have anything to say now?"

Keaton Ross heard this.

Also abruptly looked at Dirk Carter.

He said, "Mayor Carter, your actions have already violated serious disciplinary and legal violations. Shouldn't you provide an explanation?"

"Explain what?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Brennan Ford said, "Dirk Carter, stop playing dumb. The evidence is complete, and there's no point denying anymore. You can't say your phone in your pocket sent the informant message on its own, can you?"

Dirk Carter coldly smiled.

He looked at the now entirely stiff Keegan Wright and said, "Director Wright, shouldn't you explain?"

Keaton Ross and Brennan Ford both looked at Keegan Wright with confusion.

Keegan Wright had an anxious expression, with sweat starting to appear on his forehead.

"Impossible, how could it be my number? I couldn't have sent this informant message..."

Keegan Wright kept repeating.

Keaton Ross and Brennan Ford both reacted as if electrocuted.

Suddenly startled.

"What did you say? The number just read is yours?"

Keaton Ross asked.

Brennan Ford dared not deny.

Nodded nervously, "But I didn't inform Cosimo Griffin. I couldn't have, and... and my phone was turned in long ago. If you don't believe it... don't believe it, search for it..."

Having said that.

His hand reached into his pocket.

The touch was shocking.

With the touch, he was dumbstruck again.

His trembling hand reached into his clothes pocket, and when he withdrew it, his own phone unexpectedly appeared in his hand.

Keaton Ross and Brennan Ford's eyes went wide.

Keegan Wright's hands even started to shake slightly.

He quickly explained, "Secretary Ross, I didn't... I really didn't send that message... It was supposed to be turned in, really..."

After all, the matter was too bizarre.

Even he couldn't clearly explain.

However, Dirk Carter seemed to have an epiphany.

When he saw the paper, the man who handed it to him was reporting to Keegan Wright, which was likely when the phone was secretly transferred to his pocket.

Thinking of this.

He said icily, "Director Wright, you just said that informing a criminal suspect already constitutes a violation, and whoever does it bears legal consequences, including you, correct?"

"No, I didn't... I truly didn't..."

What is called having reason but unable to explain?

He's precisely in that predicament now.

Dirk Carter suddenly reached out and patted Brennan Ford's shoulder.

Startling Brennan Ford.

"Deputy Ford, what do you think should be done about this situation?"

At this point, Brennan Ford was also in a fog.

Dirk Carter had just arrived in Ronan City.

There was no way he arranged "intermittent" assistance within the police bureau.

More importantly, he was under Keegan Wright's watch the entire time. How did he pull off this maneuver?

"Uh... well... the matter might require further investigation..."

Brennan Ford swallowed, stammering.

Dirk Carter laughed, "Deputy Ford, you're being quite two-faced here. When it was suspecting me, you were fierce enough to want to cuff me instantly. But now that it's Director Wright's turn, it suddenly requires further investigation. With so many people around, do you think that's convincing?"

This was indeed the case.

The command center had many police officers.

They all looked at Brennan Ford.

Their eyes full of doubt.

In this intense moment.

Keaton Ross had already made a decision; she clearly knew it was not Keegan Wright who did it, but she had to give the public an account, otherwise Dirk Carter could leverage this situation, making future handling difficult.

She said solemnly, "Alright, don't argue anymore. Since the current evidence points to Keegan Wright, then we must act according to the law."

After saying that.

She glanced at Keegan Wright.

And said, "Director Wright, effective immediately, you're suspended from your duties as Deputy Chief of Police, temporarily detained for investigation. Any objections?"

"Secretary Ross..."

Keegan Wright certainly was unwilling.

He wanted to protest a few words.

But Keaton Ross fiercely glared at him.

Helplessly.

Could only meekly say, "I will comply with the organization's arrangements."

Having said this.

Keaton Ross quickly left.

Having suffered such a huge loss, lingering here would only invite ridicule, wouldn't it?