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The Queen's Gambit

Author: Selome
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-07-26 21:07:51

Chapter 18 — The Queen’s Gambit

The room felt frozen in time.

Everyone stared at the police officers as they faced Mia with sharp authority. The senior officer, a dark-skinned man with a rigid jawline, took a bold step forward and said clearly,

“Miss Mia Collins, you need to come with us to the station for questioning. You entered the hospital with the bag that contained illegal substances and we are sure because we found it in your bag.”

Mia’s expression didn’t flicker. Not even a twitch. Her eyes widened ever so slightly, and then, with practiced grace, she shook her head. “No,” she said, loud enough for everyone to hear. “I’m not the one you’re looking for.”

There was a quiet gasp somewhere behind me.

“I have proof,” Mia continued, her voice steady. “Give me a moment.”

The officer nodded, somewhat reluctantly. “If you delay the investigation......”

“It won’t take a minute,” she said, interrupting him.

Her perfectly manicured fingers reached into her designer handbag. I watched wit
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