From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 168

Laurinda gave the group a quick look, then stood up and nudged Patton, who was stiff as a board.

“Your boss is right here. It’s true he didn’t exactly hand over this place out of the goodness of his heart, but that’s his thumbprint on the contract and he gave me the company seal. So really, it’s no different from him giving it up willingly.”

“You don’t have to worry. I’ll make sure each of you ends up somewhere appropriate. Everything you’ve done these last few years? He kept detailed records on his computer. I’ve already sorted through it all and sent it to the police. It won’t be long before someone comes to take you away.”

One of the men let out a mocking laugh, his face full of arrogance.

“You’re too naive. You honestly think you can get rid of us? You think we got this far by playing nice? Don’t kid yourself. The local police are on our side.”

Laurinda didn’t bother arguing. She just nodded, almost agreeing with him. She knew they had people protecting them, but she hadn’t called the local police.

“You’re right. You do have someone looking out for you. But I’m not handing you over to the local cops. What you’ve done crosses borders. You trafficked people from several countries. I called Interpol. Sorry, but your connections can’t help you now.”

As soon as she said Interpol, the smugness drained from their faces. They went pale, and panic flickered in their eyes. They knew what it meant if Interpol got involved. One of them tried to speak, but his voice shook.

“Who are you? Why are you doing this to us?”

“You did this to yourselves. No more talking. Get ready for your new life.”

After going through the files on Patton’s computer, Laurinda was more certain than ever that he had to be put away for good. She wasn’t planning to take matters into her own hands. She wanted Patton to face justice and maybe give his victims a chance for closure.

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