Love at the Wrong Table (Emmanuel Lowe and Mackenzie) novel - Chapter 718

Chapter 718 Everyone was stupefied. Eleanor was also taken aback, wondering if this woman had lost her mind. "Is this the only trick you know for handling cases?" Emmanuel showed no fear. Instead, a hint of disdain laced his face. "Also, this is called abusing power for personal revenge!" "You! You-" Ashton was so furious she almost pulled the trigger. Fortunately, her two subordinates approached to placate her.

"Captain Summerton, calm down!" "There are many people watching, so be careful not to get suspended for misconduct!" Ashton knew that too, but she just couldn't swallow her anger. "That's enough, Ashton! You're being unreasonable!" Juan scolded as he approached her. "Mr. Gomez, why are you here?" A trace of panic laced Ashton's eyes while being scolded by the renowned physician of Yeringham. Juan Gomez not only saved her father's life before but also treated her illness.

In her heart, she had great respect for this renowned physician of Yeringham! Juan snorted coldly in response. "I've been with Emmanuel all day today, and I can vouch for his innocence. Moreover, if it weren't for Dr. Lowe's timely intervention, everyone here would have died by now! As the captain of the third division, instead of enforcing the law impartially upon arriving at the scene, you're making things difficult for the hero.

Is this how you should behave?" Hot-tempered Ashton had been scolded by Juan to the point where she didn't dare to utter a word, resembling a little girl who committed a mistake. She slowly put away her gun but continued glaring at Emmanuel resentfully. Why did it seem like every time she was bullied by this man, someone would stand up to protect him? Did she owe him something in her past life? Her behavior rendered Emmanuel speechless.

Before, he had only heard the phrase "well-developed limbs, simple mind" to describe certain types of men. Now, he realized what it meant to be busty but brainless… It was obvious she had replaced Deon as the captain of the third division through her physical skills and bravery. However, this would be as far as she would go with her intelligence. "Emmanuel, regardless of your grudges with Verkade, human life is paramount.