Antonio approached the desk with Laila, his gaze remainedunwavering. "We need to see your chief, now," Antonio demanded, his voice cutting through the air.The officers, recognizing Antonio due to his affluent background, shifted uncomfortably in their seats. The confident façade they had displayed earlier crumbled in the face of Antonio's presence.The first officer stammered, "Uh, sir, the chief is in a meeting right now. You can't just—"Antonio cut him off, his tone unwavering, "I don't care about your meetings. My friend's life is at stake, and your department has done nothing substantial to find her. Take us to the chief immediately."Laila, glancing between Antonio and the officers, couldn't help but feel a mixture of awe and satisfaction. Antonio's influence was undeniable, and she found herself silently cheering for the unexpected turn of events.The first officer stammered, "Uh, sir, the chief is in a meeting right now. You can't just—"Antonio cut him off, his tone was unwa
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