Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1578

The container swung open, and Graham stepped inside. When he emerged moments later, he leaned close to Chandler, whispering something in his ear. With a decisive nod, Chandler took the receipt from the cargo supervisor and signed it.

Just then, a massive searchlight flared to life, flooding the dock with harsh light. In an instant, a squad of police officers burst onto the scene, encircling Chandler's crew.

Gideon moved through the throng with Abigail, his eyes scanning for the perfect vantage point. Once he spotted it, he eagerly set up his camera, determined to capture incredible shots that day.

In contrast to his enthusiasm, Abigail remained composed, her face betraying no hint of excitement.

Chandler faced the officers, his demeanor calm and authoritative. "Gentlemen, what is the meaning of this? The cargo ship for Destiny Corporation is fully sanctioned with the proper documentation. Isn't this a bit excessive?"

"We'll determine its compliance after the inspection!" the lead officer replied firmly.

With that, half the team moved toward the shipping container and cargo ship.

The night air turned chillier, seeping into their clothes and ruffling their hair. Despite the cold, the atmosphere at the dock crackled with tension, thick and stifling.

After a tense ten minutes, the officers who had boarded the ship returned to the lead officer. "Sir, we found nothing," one reported.

The lead officer's earlier confidence faltered, his expression darkening. "Did you search thoroughly?"

"Yes, we checked everywhere; there's absolutely nothing!"

The lead officer scowled, casting an accusatory glance at Gideon.

At that moment, Gideon had just finished fine-tuning his camera. He stood frozen in disbelief, completely stunned. They had spent two years planning this; there should have been no room for error.

"Officer, can you provide a reasonable explanation for this?" Chandler pressed.

With all eyes on him, the lead officer reluctantly lowered his gaze. "I sincerely apologize. We received a tip-off about potential illegal transactions occurring here, and we had no choice but to investigate. I hope you can understand, Mr. Newton."

Gideon spun around, frustration evident in his expression. "Mr. Newton, you might slip by today, but you won't escape justice forever. I will find the evidence of your crimes."

"Why even bother? The world isn't simply black and white. Perhaps we could turn this conflict into an opportunity for friendship instead," Chandler proposed, attempting to broker peace.

"No, thank you. Good and evil cannot coexist, and I doubt I'm worthy of being your friend, Mr. Newton. I just hope that when we meet again, you can still withstand the scrutiny!"

With that, Gideon hoisted his camera and rushed off to catch up with the police.

Once he was out of earshot, Chandler turned to Abigail. "Thank you for trusting me."

"No need to thank me," Abigail replied, her expression serious. "I trust Hels. But you'd better keep your dealings above board from now on. If there's a next time, I won't be able to help you."

With that, she turned on her heel and walked away.