"Don't move!"
The lead police officer flashed his badge, his tone serious. "We received a report of suspected extortion. You'll have to come with us."
"I didn't do it!" Donovan Lawrence struggled wildly, roaring his defense. "She's the one who hit someone and refused to pay! I was just asking for medical expenses!"
The officer was unmoved, adding coldly, "We've already contacted the traffic police and obtained the surveillance footage from that section of the road. The victim has also provided a recording of you extorting them at their home. Cooperate quietly!"
'W-what?! They pulled the footage?!'
Donovan Lawrence froze. His struggles ceased instantly, and he stood dumbstruck, as if struck by lightning.
It was only then that he belatedly realized this wasn't the apocalypse. Society hadn't collapsed. There was no lawlessness. There were rules and laws, and every action left a trace!
'That outrageous extortion attempt I just made... this girl actually called the cops on me?!'
