Chapter 44
Chapter 44:
However, they discovered that the biker had a record of criminal activity and had been arrested previously.
One officer whispered, “Her story could very well be true.”
“We have no concrete proof, and he’s denying everything. What are our options?”
“Maybe they should consider settling this privately.”
“Settle this privately?” The biker vehemently disagreed. “No way! She split my head open! We can’t just let this slide!”
“Enough!” the officer interrupted, raising his voice.
With a forceful slam on the table, the officer replied, “Then pursue legal action. Remember, it will just be word against word in court. You have a criminal record, and you’ve been drinking. Think about whose story the judge will believe.”
Hesitation crept into the biker’s voice as he processed the officer’s words. Eventually, he relented and responded, “Alright, alright, let’s settle this privately then.”
He turned to Hadley, demanding, “She has to compensate!”
He held up five fingers, saying, “I want at least this much!”
“Five thousand?” The officer looked towards Hadley for her response.
“No,” Hadley replied firmly, shaking her head. “Not five thousand, not even five cents. I won’t pay anything.”
“Stubborn bitch!” The biker seethed with anger. “Not a cent? Well, prepare yourself for jail!”
“Fine.” Hadley faced him directly, her resolve clear. “We’ll let the courts decide. I believe in justice!”
“You sure don’t back down easily, do you?”
“Sit down, both of you!” the officer ordered.
“Enough!” he added, ending the confrontation.
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At that moment, a junior officer approached and quietly informed the senior officers. “That woman’s phone keeps ringing.”
“Must be her relatives,” the officer mused.
Upon their arrival at the station, both Hadley and the biker’s phones were confiscated, cutting them off from external communication.
The officer looked toward the steadfast Hadley and instructed the junior officer, “Next time it rings, answer it. Tell her family to get here. They might help sort this out.”
“Understood.”
Meanwhile, at Silver Villas, Eric, frustrated and anxious, tried Hadley’s number once more. This time, the call connected!
“Hadley!” Eric exclaimed as soon as the call was answered. “Where are you? It’s so late. Why aren’t you back yet?”
“Hello, this is the police station. Hadley Pearson is involved in a serious incident. You must be a relative. Please come to the station immediately.”
“I’m on my way!”
Ending the call, Eric felt his patience wear thin. Once again, Hadley had found herself in trouble. Ever since she returned to Srixby, chaos seemed to follow her wherever she went.
Now, she was being held at a police station for assault?