Chapter 0211

Thompson stormed into his office, slamming the door behind him. He kicked his desk in frustration, feeling a surge of anger and helplessness. He couldn't believe the director had suspended him and refused to give him the warrant.

As he stood there, seething with frustration, his eyes fell on his phone. A message from Ava flashed on the screen, asking if there were any updates on the case. Thompson felt a pang of disappointment and guilt. He couldn't reply, not now. His director had just asked him to leave the office, and he couldn't risk being seen as disobedient.

He slumped into his chair, feeling defeated. He had been so close to cracking the case, and now it seemed like everything was falling apart. He couldn't even communicate with Ava, the one person who truly understood what he was going through.

Thompson rubbed his temples, trying to ward off the headache that was forming. He felt like he was hitting a brick wall at every turn. The director's suspension, Gloria's cunning, and n