His Devious Rule

Sitting on the floor, Harper glared at Anya hatefully. Nobody ever got on his nerves as much as Anya Owen. He was ashamed at the realization that he wasn't in the state to do anything to her.

Anya signaled the cop to use the chair when she sat on her knees to face Harper. She stated in a low voice, "B*tches aren't kind." She was aware of all the curse words on his tongue. "Now, stand at the wall. Quietly." She gave a warning.

Jason was aware she uses actions instead of arguing while at work. So taming wild goose was never difficult for her. He glanced at Alvin. Jason still believed headstrong Anya Owen could be taken care of by unreasonable Alvin Matthews only.

Anya stood up swiftly and faced the Chief Justice to continue.

The Chief Justice stopped her off by lifting his hand. Many thought the Chief Justice will scold her for using violence indirectly. Well, they didn't know her actions take less time than drama.

Chief Justice watched Harper's state when Harper stood up and glared at her, "What's wrong with his appearance?"

Anya calmly took a breath and responded, "Lord Chief Justice, Harper Johnson tried to flee from the country through sea route. The cops found him like this. When they asked him to freshen up and change to prison clothes, he demanded a hot water bath and a brand new suit." She plainly said.

Chief Justice was sure Harper was stinking, he pitied the people sitting close to him. "I guess, Officer Owen refused to fulfill his demands."

Indeed, Captain David was ready to fulfill the demands as they had to travel long but Anya asked them to throw Harper in the car trunk and bring him to the capital city.

Jury members and Assistant Wen controlled themselves from smiling. Officer Owen was ruthless and Harper has provoked her too much.

Harper fumed looking at their sniggers at his state. He was never in his life humiliated so much. He tried to take a step towards her and rip her face, but the cop behind him was quick to act. The cop didn't let Harper budge and warned him in a low voice, "You don't know Officer Owen. If you dare lift a finger, she will break your head right here."

Harper scoffed without believing the cop's words. The cop ignored his behavior and pushed him to stand by the wall before taking the seat.

Anya continued without giving ear to Chief Justice's remark, "Coming back to the case, Harper Johnson had bribed the Narnia's Anti-Money Laundering Specialists but an intern sent a hard disk to President Collins."

Anya turned around and looked at the man of her age, "Junior specialist Stefan, please brief up your actions." They don't waste time on explanations.

The young man in navy blue uniform stood up and bowed to the panel. He pulled the microphone closer and spoke respectfully, "Lord Chief Justice, when I found the information against Harper Johnson in informatory, I got to know my seniors weren't taking any actions. Instead, they shut me down. So I sent all the data storing it in a hard disk to President Collins." After all, Bernard was famous as the People's president who was working for the people and the nation.

Anya, who fetched a file from her seat, called out four names, wasting no time. The four senior Anti-Money Laundering Specialists stood up and Anya questioned, "Do you accept what Junior specialist Stefan reported?"

Some people couldn't keep up with her speed. They felt like Anya was hosting a rapid-fire round.

The four specialists lowered their heads and nodded in confirmation. They accepted their faults because Anya had gathered all the evidence against them.

Anya closed the file in her hand with a loud sound and commanded coldly, "Heads up." Her sharp voice resonated in the hall.

The four men jerked their heads up and looked at her instead of Chief Justice. A few people who had fear, also stiffened their backs as if Anya instructed them.

Nod and shake of the head aren't considered as responses unless the person is specially-abled. "I don't think you are mute." She snapped at them, "Speak."

"I-it's true." One accepted.

"H-Harper Johnson forced us." The second one sounded helpless.

"Harper Johnson threatened me." The third one blamed Harper.

"I-I am sorry." Another one was guilty.

The four Specialists blurted out simultaneously. Chief Justice noted down in his points book. He might be old but his grasping power was far better than most of the adults.

Anya grabbed another file and went to the jury panel. Her voice returned to neutral, neither loud nor low. Her expression stayed distant and confident. "This file has all the evidence to prove the four specialists are found guilty." She passed it for them to check.

Then she went in front of a jury member. Anti-Money Laundering is one of the teams under his control, "Chief Fulker, the job termination letter of the four specialists." She placed the file on the table for his signatures.

The secret court benefit was if proven guilty the punishment was immediate.

"Four more down." Chief Justice added to Anya's growing list.

On the contrary, it looked like the old man was praising her. But in reality, he was reminding her how ruthless she was. He was pressuring her to be the same when it would be Alvin Matthews's turn.

Anya was smart to understand the hints. Nevertheless, she didn't let it pressure her and affect her composure. Jason was confident in Anya but the other Jury members.

The Chief Fulker had no choice but to sign the papers. It wasn't like he wanted to keep them. If those men could be bribed by Harper, there will be another man to bribe them.

Anya grabbed the termination papers and went to the four paled men as she stated the reason behind the termination, "The four specialists are terminated for receiving bribes, misusing their powers for a wrong purpose, bullying their junior, and stopping the junior from doing his work."

She slammed the paper on the desk as she updated them, "The income tax department is raiding your places." Then she coldly commanded while walking away to her chair, "Get out."

The jury panel, Chief Justice, and his assistant weren't new to tyrannical Officer Owen. However, the rest had their eyes peeled on her.

The impression of Officer Owen on them was very strong in less than five minutes. Some had even forgotten to breathe, hard to believe she was the same silent, workaholic Anya Owen.

The four men had no right to voice their opinion in the secret court so they left one behind the other. Anya instructed as picked another file from her desk while facing him, "Junior Specialist Stefan, we commend your braveness and efforts to bring light on serious crimes. You may resume your work for the day." She gave a nod, pointing towards the exit.

Everyone had goosebumps hearing her distant, yet mellow voice. Some understood the treatment of officer Owen depends on their sins.

The young man stood up, thanked them, and left the hall.

Silence enveloped the hall while Anya waited for the Chief Justice to complete his writing on the book.

All the while, if everyone sat straight in nervousness or as a form of respect, Alvin was supporting his elbow on the desk, leaning his head on his wrist and watching his Little Donut.

She was completely a new person from the past. He was watching her silently walking at the corner of the street as if she wanted nobody to notice her. Whereas at present, she didn't care about anybody's eyes and words.

She had parted herself away from the world. She wasn't afraid of people but bifurcated herself away from the city people. Yet she would naively speak to everyone who was approaching her. Now, she was dominating everyone who was above her in the posts, and name.

Yes, she was a completely new person but not in the way that brings dislike or displeasure. Her strong personality either brings admiration or fear to face her. She wasn't just physically fit, she was brave, bold, and fierce. Yet she knew when to melt and treat someone kindly.

Lost in his world, Alvin felt like he heard his name and focused on her cold gray eyes looking back at him.

Once Chief Justice asked her to continue, Anya looked at Bernard. Technically she should pick him next but his identity and people around them caused her to ask for permission, "Lord Chief Justice, The hard disk that Junior specialist Stefan sent was received by President Collins. I would like to ask permission to question President Collins, but LATER." she stressed the last word.

The Chief Justice who glanced at the report noticed the main highlighted keywords. He understood that questioning Bernard will link to the moles, the mission Anya was originally working on. He was surprised to know she didn't only complete her task of hard disk, but also her mission. He wrote in his book as he approved, "Proceed."

Anya clicked on the remote controller as she called the two names, "Linus Collins, Alvin Matthews."

Linus glanced at his father as he stood up. Alvin took a few seconds and stood up. "Could you two guess who they are?" Her voice had a hint of coldness, that sounded like a ticking time bomb.

It was a video of Alvin and Linus breaking the tree branch. It was hard to identify the two if not known them due to darkness. Linus was amused that there was a piece of evidence left.

"Me and my brother, Alvin Matthews," Linus responded as he pointed Alvin with his thumb.

However, Alvin looked at Anya but observed the changes in the hall. Anya waited a few seconds. Acceptance of both is required. If they lie, she will show them a better picture to prove them wrong.

She questioned him mockingly when there was no response, "Mr. Matthews, do you have any problem with hearing or speaking?" Her first question was directed at both the brothers. She snapped at Alvin, "Answer."

Harper who was standing at the side had deep frowns without understanding why Alvin was being questioned. And how could Linus Collins and Alvin Matthews be brothers? Collins and Matthews had no relationship as far as he knew.

Linus tugged at his brother without understanding why he was quiet. He couldn't even imagine how Alvin would have reacted if a random person was asking them these questions instead of Anya.

Alvin ignored anxious Linus. His eyes brushed over Chief Justice and Jury members. They had eyes on Anya instead of him. As if she was the criminal who was being judged for her actions.

His eyes shifted on Anya who was frowning at his silence. He discerned she wanted to leave his side, not just because of Matthews, her credibility was being questioned for staying around him.

"Me and Linus," Alvin responded without angering her more. Or else he will be beaten up for sure.