Chapter 172: Schemes and Deception

After hearing Dominic's detailed rundown, Fabian Farrell learned that Eddie was a hopeless gambling addict. His wife and child had long since left, and he had spent years dodging debt collectors. If his uncle hadn't been the station chief, he would probably have ended up dead in the street. Once Fabian had mapped out Eddie's usual haunts, he sent Stella Higgins home. Watching Stella obey without a word, everyone quietly admired Fabian's touch. They all worked in the department, and everyone knew...