Chapter 1431

Emmett stood frozen for a moment before speaking. "Since you're the boss, you should understand that I'm in the same business as you—illegal. The last thing we want is the cops. Why would I ever help the police betray you?" Matthew took two steps toward Zion until he was close enough to one of the gunmen, a tall, tanned man, who pressed the gun to his chest. He stopped and said, "I admit it—I'm a cop. Since the cat's out of the bag, I'll tell you everything. "I've been sent to investigate Kyler's disappearance, and I've traced the lead right to you. Emmett's a witness now. He's helping me with my case. And I know how much the police know about you—just ask, and I'll tell you everything." Zion spat out his cigarette, pulled out a handgun, and aimed it at Emmett, pulling the trigger. Emmett fell to the ground, clutching his chest. Matthew had been watching the tanned gunman closely. As the man turned to look at Emmett, Matthew grabbed the gun from his hand. The sound of four guns