Chapter 12

'Sir, please, what can be done to bail him. He can't sleep in cell. He is too old to." Lisa tried to convince the Commissioner but he looked even more not interested.

'Sorry Miss, there is absolutely nothing i can do. It is all in Mr. Herry's hand. Since it was all against him and the confession proved it. Mr. Herry will be the best person to ask that. And i guess you know the result already." he looked her up and down before turning to leave. Lisa just watched him walk away. When Herry's name was mentioned, she felt scared. Like her nightmares were coming true. It was the worst feeling ever. What was she going to do? Suddenly, she turned back.
Lisa talked with some officers and they granted her access to meet with ken. She was walking along side an officer, and when the door flipped opened, she felt sorry for him. She ran to him and checked his body like she was some sort of medical professional. There she saw some bruises on him and furrowed her brow.

'Herry!" She whispered under her breath. She was so annoyed. If it wasn't for Herry, she would have gotten the conglomerate and also won't be undergoing all the stress.

'How are you my dear?" ken asked as Lisa wrapped her hand around ken. Though she always complained but, she loved him so much. He has been there all her life. For him to spend a day in cell, was heartbreaking.

'I am not fine." Lisa replied honestly, 'I wish you could come home with me. But why did you go that far? Though I know you always wanted to assist me and help me through my challenges but Herry is like a devil. It would be difficult for anyone to do something to him and go scot free with it." She had to air her thoughts, not minding if the officer could hear her, 'But I will surely get you out of here, through one means or the other." She swore and held tight onto his hand.

'Time's up! You may leave now miss." The office approached the desk.

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Herry drove straight home. He was so excited about everything. From the shock on their faces when he walked back in and when the old criminal was arrested. He drove pass his gate and stepped out of his car.

'Welcome sir!" A man greeted with a bow.

'Yeah." The man on suit handed his boss's briefcase to the man.

Just as Herry was few steps away from entering his house, his phone rang and the man on suit, Jack, picked up the call.

'Yes, he is here." Jack responded and handed the phone over to his boss, 'It is the Commissioner of Police, sir." He added.

'Hello, my friend. What news do you have for me already?" Herry asked as he suspected the result was out but, certainly it was too soon. He couldn't believe it.

'We got the old man to confess his crime. And right now, I have sent some of the officers to go in search of his allies. The game was a big one. He truly wanted your downfall. You should be careful. And he claimed his Madam, Miss Lisa, has nothing to do with it." The Commissioner said over the phone.

Herry smile was bold and he just smirked. ken was a loyal master from what he saw and if Lisa had any hand in it, he won't mention. From the research done, he has been with Lisa ever since she was a little girl. They were like father and daughter. On most of her pictures, he was seen together with her and all her celebrated occasions, the man was present. Then, how on Earth was he going to drag Lisa along.

Herry thought for a while. It was actually good. Since the truth was out, he could use the old man to control Lisa into stepping down. It was better and preferable. It was the best idea ever. His smile was evil, even Jack felt uncomfortable and swallowed hard.

'That is good!" Herry finally answered.

'And again, Mrs. Lisa came to the station and tried to make her way through. Though she has nothing to do with the case according to her secretary, i still asked some men to keep an eyes on her. Just incase she tries anything funny." The commissioner was sincere. He somehow hated Lisa for her manners. She has respect for no one and talking about her gets him annoyed just thinking about what she said to him at the station. She concluded it to be a bribe. He was a man of dignity and he knew Herry too well. Though Herry was a scarecrow, he won't dare to go against the law.

'Uhmm... She did?!" Herry placed his other hand into his pocket. He has been standing at the entrance for long. He didn't mind. As far as it was good news, he felt rather excited.

'Yes sir. But do not worry yourself too much." The commissioner suggested.

'Thank you." Herry remembered the officers that arrested him, 'I hope the officers were the once that interrogated him?" He asked and the Commissioner burst out laughing.

'I heard about everything and yes. I assigned them to join me. The female officer that pointed her gun at you did a job well done. I love her zeal to eliminate unlawful acts and her intolerance to crimes." The commissioner stated.

'Okay then." Herry said and sighed, 'Thanks once again."

'Always at your service." The commissioner pledged before the call ended.

Herry gave the phone back to Jack before entering his house. He was tired and needed to bath. At least, to chill a little from all the drama of the day. He was tired but not tired. Infact, ever since Lisa came into the picture, it has always been one drama or the other. His only excitement was the fact that, he was leading. He was once a bit scared at Lisa because she was different from other women. She looked serious and acted so. But with their stupid moves, he knew their failure was near.