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Sergeant Tom Davis locked eyes with Sarah, a cruel sneer spreading across his face. He looked at her simple red dress, completely dismissing her as just another defenseless civilian trying to play the hero.<\/p>\n
\u201cMind your own business, lady,\u201d Tom snapped, stepping closer to intimidate her. \u201cYou have no idea who you\u2019re talking to. This is my zone, and what I say goes. Get back in the cab before I arrest you for interfering with a police investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAn investigation?\u201d Sarah asked, her voice calm but ice-cold. \u201cExtorting a hardworking citizen isn\u2019t an investigation, Sergeant. It\u2019s a felony. I\u2019ll ask you one more time: return his documents and let him leave.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tom let out a booming laugh, signaling to his two subordinate officers. \u201cLook at this, boys. We\u2019ve got a social justice warrior here. Tell you what, pretty lady\u2026 since you want to stick your nose where it doesn\u2019t belong, why don\u2019t you pay his fine? Better yet, you can both come down to the precinct. Let\u2019s see how brave you are in a holding cell.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mike, the driver, was shaking uncontrollably, whispering to Sarah, \u201cPlease, ma\u2019am, don\u2019t provoke him! He will ruin us both!\u201d<\/p>\n
But Sarah didn\u2019t move an inch. Instead, she reached into her small handbag.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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