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Chapter 1631
Chapter 1631 Not One to Be Trifled With
Among the magnates left behind, some held influential ties. Edward refused to believe the authorities could truly dispose of them all.
Despite Cascadia's resurgence and strict governance, certain regions had always been steeped in traditions of networking and "favors". He doubted that even the most powerful hands could erase such connections easily.
A particular guest came to mind-Keesha, a high-ranking provincial official's daughter. Her search for a young womb was no ordinary vanity but a desperation for a surrogate.
In touching these elites, the opposition risked offending some very powerful individuals indeed. Yes, Edward was cornered. But if he had to suffer, he would make sure his enemies tasted a fair share of misery, too!
And it turned out he was indeed right about some things.
Keesha, who was still in her fox mask, remained unfazed, even as the authorities stormed the premises and took control. She was indeed nervous initially, but once everything settled down, her moment of alarm faded quickly into an air of calm arrogance.
"I suggest you consult your superior before deciding to cuff me," she said coolly, her confidence radiating. Consult your superiors? The Special Unit members exchanged bewildered glances. Did she know Wynter? That seemed impossible. She certainly didn't look like someone who could be on familiar terms with Wynter. They proceeded to bring out the handcuffs without hesitation.
With a laugh, Keesha seemed to find the situation amusing. "Do you even know who my father is? After all the opportunities I gave you, is this how you treat me? You better call someone who can actually make decisions." Her tone wasn't just flippant-it dripped with entitlement. Others in the room mirrored her sentiments, leveraging their wealth to convey that any action taken against them would be too costly to the enforcers.
This was a crowd that was rotten from their core, their privilege blinding them to the consequences of their actions.
Though they would prefer if no one found out about their wrongdoings, it seemed that they thought not of guilt but rather of how to wield their influence to escape repercussions once caught.
This was especially true for Keesha, who had grown up with a silver spoon in her mouth. When her academic performance faltered, she simply manipulated the system, easily finding ways to get someone else to take her college entrance exams for her.
While she had learned nothing of substance, she effortlessly navigated the business world by placing herself in front of a façade of legitimacy, all the while enjoying a position within the bureaucratic system.
Real skills and knowledge weren't necessary for her when hiring practices were tailored to ensure she was handed a position, even if it was a token role created just for her.
Those ordinary families toiled tirelessly to take exams, yet even the top scorer had to step aside for her.
This lifelong experience instilled in Keesha the belief that the police officers before her, with their meager salaries, were inconsequential. She thought that if they wanted to advance in their careers, they should reconsider the consequences of arresting her.
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Someone like Keesha was indeed not significant enough to know of the Special Unit. Hence, she had no idea that they were authorities that even her father couldn't touch.
Her arrogance only grew, especially when she recognized the familiar police uniforms. "What? Don't you have the guts to call your superior?"
Just then, Wynter returned to the scene. Her neck had felt cold all this time, but she placed a hand on her nape and confidently declared, "I'm the one in charge. What do you want to discuss?"
The fox mask had fallen at Keesha's feet. She looked at Wynter before her and remembered vividly how she had suddenly flipped over from the other side, and the man following closely behind her...