The Timeless Vigilante (The First Beaufont Book 1) by Sarah Noffke & Michael Anderle

Author:Sarah Noffke & Michael Anderle [Noffke, Sarah & Anderle, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: LMBPN Publishing
Published: 2024-04-26T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE

UNVEILING DECEPTION

Chamber of the Tree, House of Fourteen, Santa Monica, California, United States

Gen was grateful that Dwayne was at her back, or otherwise he’d see the victorious smile that sprang to her face. Now it was her turn to watch him be roasted and hopefully she’d learn some covert information. She’d heard about this Commissioner’s death from Sophia. It was a big concern for Hiker because he thought that it hinted at a huge problem and upset the arrangement that the Rogue Riders had established with Los Angeles. But Sophia had said it wasn’t her jurisdiction anymore. It was all on Dwayne Stone and hopefully he was about to get ripped a new one for it.

“Although Commissioner Peter Stevenson’s death was unfortunate,” Dwayne began in an almost amused voice. “I see this as an opportunity to take back control over the City of Los Angeles.”

“You think that the death of a civil servant who has devoted his life to the City of Los Angeles is an opportunity?” Clark questioned, disgust seeping into his tone.

“I think that under the previous leadership of the Rogue Riders, the old alliances have grown stale,” Dwayne replied tersely. “We all know that Los Angeles is a pivotal city in creating the balance with the criminal world. If we maintain control there and with other major cities, then we hold the power.”

“Yes, we are all aware that New York and Los Angeles are the major hubs of control for power in North America,” Haro stated matter-of-factly. “And our concern is that the City of Los Angeles is now in flux. Someone has murdered the highest ranking law enforcement official and that’s concerning in a city already out of control.”

“Well, I should point out that crime was out of control before I took my role,” Dwayne stated. “I believe this murder of the Los Angeles Commissioner is a result of things not being managed by Sophia Beaufont.”

Liv, who was still standing at the front, staring straight at Dwayne, growled. “Sophia had a long-standing partnership with the Commissioner that kept crime at bay. Her problem was that she couldn’t manage two full-time roles and didn’t belong in the Rogue Riders.”

“Her list of problems were long and varied, I’m learning,” Dwayne said.

“Have you determined who murdered the Commissioner?” Seraphine asked.

“I can’t say,” Dwayne answered.

Just then, Gen caught Jude’s right eye twitch. It was so slight, but she knew at once what it meant.

“He’s lying!” Gen blurted out.

“Excuse me!” Dwayne boomed, marching forward and looking down at Gen with menace. “How dare you accuse me of lying?”

She pointed to the white tiger. “Because of him, I know that you do know who murdered the Commissioner because Jude’s gesture has indicated that you are withholding.”

Dwayne laughed darkly, his crooked teeth flashing white in the darkness of the chamber. “I’ve never heard anything so foolish.”

“Can you better explain yourself, Gen?” Clark asked, blinking down at her from the high bench.

Gen spun to face the council. “Dwayne said that he can’t say,

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