Chapter 212

The tension in the room was palpable as the door burst open, and the police officers stormed inside, guns drawn.

"Freeze!" they shouted in unison, their voices echoing against the walls. "Hands in the air, where I can see them!"

The bald man, who had been just inches away from undressing Ivy, froze. His eyes bore into hers for a long, uncomfortable moment before he slowly climbed off the bed. The room was thick with silence as he lifted his hands in surrender.

A police officer cautiously stepped forward, his eyes never leaving the man's form as he patted him down, searching for any hidden weapons or illegal items. After a few moments, the officer shook his head. "Clean," he muttered, stepping back.

"Put your clothes back on," another officer ordered, his voice firm but calm.

The bald man did as he was told, slowly pulling on his shirt and pants. The officers didn't take their eyes off him for a second, their guns still pointed directly at him. Once he was fully dressed, they snapped h