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Chapter 21

For a moment, time appeared to come to a standstill. Dickson, despite feeling a wave of weakness, managed to stay conscious, his strength prevailing. "Who do you think you are, shocking me with a taser?" Dickson glared at Amanda with eyes filled with menace, akin to a falcon zeroing in on its prey.

Amanda took a step back, regaining her composure despite the tension. "It was self-defence. If you come at me again, I'll call the police!"

Dickson let out a scoffing laugh. "Call the police? Go ahead! I'm the top dog in New York! Even the local government relies on the support of the Dickson’s family. The police would side with me!"

"Don't get involved, Dickson. This is between her and me," he snapped, fueled initially by concern for Amelia but now consumed by anger.

Amanda summoned her assistant, Betty. "Call the police immediately. There's trouble here."

Betty, ever dutiful, responded, "Yes, Mrs.Amanda"

Dickson, incredulous, protested, "You've crossed the line, Amanda!" He had underestim
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