Marcus kept trying to explain himself, but it was useless.

One of the officers snapped the cuffs onto his wrists and said, "Mr. Chapman, as the head of Rhodes Corporation's Pharmaceutical Division, you're under investigation. The authorities are taking this case very seriously—everyone from Rhodes Pharmaceutical is being detained for questioning, so I hope you understand."

Marcus sighed in frustration. He knew there was no way he could talk his way out of this.

Michael had caused an absolute disaster, and everyone at Rhodes Pharmaceutical was being treated like high-risk suspects. A few of Michael's close associates, used to being arrogant, started cursing and resisting the officers.

That did not last long—each of them took a hard baton strike to the stomach, doubling over in pain before getting cuffed and thrown to the floor.

At that moment, Andrew stepped forward. "Officers, Mr. Chapman is one of my people. Can you let him go?"

The officers looked up and immediately stra