Bryson glanced at the stunned Maddox and his men, his tone calm. "Still want a fight?"
Under the shocked gazes of everyone in the room, Jeff stood downstairs in Bryson's direction. He snapped to attention, saluted sharply, and said loudly, "Jeff Green from the Bennyvasia Police Department, leading the riot squad. We are assembled and awaiting your orders!"
The fully armed riot police raised their guns in unison, aiming at Maddox's subordinates.
One of Maddox's men, unable to withstand the pressure, dropped the machete in his hand with a clang. Raising his trembling hands, he stammered, "I surrender..."
At the same time, all the other subordinates waiting downstairs threw their weapons to the ground without hesitation.
Jeff barked his orders, his voice authoritative and commanding. "Li
