Invisible Chains

"Officers," Noah said, his voice calm yet carrying the weight of his authority. "I need you to conduct an investigation into financial misconduct."

The law director's blood ran cold. This wasn't a bluff.

His smirk, his arrogance, all of it was crumbling under the weight of Noah's quiet dominance. The value shift was complete—Noah was no longer just a young, naive owner. 

The room fell silent as two officers stood there, their presence immediately commanding attention.

A tall, stunningly beautiful woman stepped forward, her dark blue uniform crisp, and her posture exuding authority. Noah's sharp eyes caught the emblem on her shoulder, the stars suggesting a high rank—staff sergeant.

She wasn't just a regular officer; this was someone used to handling serious cases.