Chapter 1553: Chapter 1766

His demeanor was cold and intense as he proceeded directly to the cell where Mekhi was detained.

The iron gate creaked and swung open.

Mekhi, whose hands were bound to the wooden frame individually, slowly raised his head and offered a smile to the man approaching.

“Back for more questioning, right? It looks like you’ve uncovered the truth.

”

About fifteen minutes prior to Nathan’s arrival, Mekhi had been tied to the wooden frame.

Clearly, Nathan had no intention of letting him sort out Kaitlin’s funeral and was preparing him for a harsh interrogation instead.

Without a word, Nathan advanced toward Mekhi, his anger evident.

He raised his hand and delivered a forceful blow to the left side of Mekhi’s face, causing a rapid swelling at the corner of his mouth.

“You’ve been using drugs.

Tell me, when did you start?”

In this moment, Mekhi chuckled and recounted, “I think… I began when I was newly promoted to the role of deputy director.

Back then, you were exceedingly stringent with me.

No matter how hard I toiled, I received no praise from you.

If I failed, I faced harsh consequences.

I found myself under immense pressure and perceived things as unjust, so I turned to drugs to ease my stress.

It’s a terrible habit.

Once I dabbled in it, I couldn’t break free.

”

The more Nathan listened, the more furious he became.

He tossed all the copies of the evidence Sonny had organized in Mekhi’s direction.

“Look at the mess you’ve caused! As deputy director, don’t you feel awful?”

Looking at the scattered papers on the floor, Mekhi smiled indifferently.

“I did it for money and power.

I regret it now, but it’s too late.

You won’t let me off.

”

Of course, Nathan had no intention of letting him off.

As a law enforcement officer, Mekhi had violated the law, and for that, he would face a more severe sentence.

Nathan seized Mekhi’s collar and inquired coldly, “Did you intentionally murder Kaitlin to frame Kyson?”

This was the gravest accusation.

One that would determine whether Mekhi would face a life or death sentence in the days ahead.

The puffiness on his left cheek didn’t spoil his nice features.

His resemblance to Kyson was uncanny, except for the color of his eyes.

While Kyson had bright blue eyes that shone like stars, giving him a princely and enigmatic aura, Mekhi’s eyes were deep brown, sharper, and enhanced his handsomeness.

His look made him look upright and honorable.

He burst into laughter like a madman, evading the question.

“I’ve lost.

If I’m sentenced to a high-security prison for life, I might lose my mind.

I’d prefer a quick death, Nathan.

”

“A quick death?”