CHAPTER 111
Night was falling over Rud when Joe and Collins set Charles Spurlok up. They knew that confronting such a powerful man would require precision and speed.
The shadows of the alley concealed the two policemen as they awaited the arrival of the man whose name was linked to the young woman's spilled blood.
The sound of footsteps echoed off the narrow walls of the alley, and the silhouette of Charles Spurlok emerged from the shadows. Collins, hidden nearby, watched anxiously to ensure that his own interests were protected.
As soon as Spurlok advanced towards the brothel, Joe and Collins acted with precision. They emerged from the shadows and confronted the man, their identities revealed only by the dim lights that flashed in the dirty alleyways.
- Charles Spurlok, you are under arrest for the murder of the young woman in the alley. - Collins' voice was firm, echoing through the deserted alley.
Spurlok, initially surprised, quickly regained his composure. His arrogant expression turned into a mixture of anger and disdain.
- You're both making a big mistake. I'm a respectable man in this town. Spurlok's voice sounded firm, but his gaze revealed unease.
Joe and Collins were undeterred. They presented the evidence, including the belt buckle with the Spurlok family crest found in the manhole. It was the missing piece to connect the powerful businessman to the barbaric crime. This was what everyone carried, a pride in having their name and their family's name, and in this case the Spurlok family, loved to show it off to everyone, as a form of greatness among the underworld.
- We are acting in the name of justice, Spurlok. No matter your influence, the truth will prevail, we have very consistent evidence. Joe declared, remaining calm.
However, Spurlok wasn't going to give up easily.
Knowing that his arrest would mean the exposure of his dirty dealings, he pulled a gun from his jacket and pointed it at the investigators.
Collins, realizing the life-or-death situation, emerged from the shadows, revealing his presence. His eyes sparkled with a mixture of anxiety and calculating cunning.
- Spurlok, you're a fool if you think you can get away with this. - Collins proclaimed, as he made the imminent capture of Spurlok, after disarming him with great agility.
The alley became a tense scene, with guns pointed in all directions. The little town of Rud was about to witness the outcome of an intricate plot, where power and justice clashed in a decisive battle.