A Corrupt Commander Tried to Humiliate Her, But She Had a Powerful Secret — Part 2

Previously: When a corrupt contractor ordered soldiers to shave Amy's head to humiliate her, he had no idea she was an undercover investigator—and the General's daughter.

The General's Arrival

Walking toward the staging area was a tall, imposing figure in a immaculate desert dress uniform. Four silver stars gleamed on his shoulders, reflecting the harsh midday sun. It was General Charles Vance, the Commander of the Joint Task Force, accompanied by a full squad of heavily armed military police. The atmosphere instantly shifted from a tense confrontation to a scene of absolute authority. The two soldiers holding Amy immediately released her and snapped to attention, their faces pale with fear.

Ryan quickly tried to recover his composure, stepping forward with a forced, deferential smile.

A Corrupt Commander Tried to Humiliate Her, But She Had a Powerful Secret

"General Vance!" Ryan said, his voice straining to sound cooperative. "We were just handling an internal security breach. This woman was caught stealing highly classified logistics files. She is a threat to the entire operation."

General Vance ignored Ryan completely. He walked straight to Amy, his eyes dropping to the red marks on her wrists where the ropes had bound her. His face hardened into a mask of pure fury.

"Release her immediately," the General commanded, his voice dangerously quiet.

As the military police stepped forward to cut the ropes, Ryan panicked. He relied on his powerful political connections in Washington to keep his illegal smuggling ring safe, and he wasn't used to being defied.

"General, with all due respect, my company funds the logistics for this entire sector," Ryan threatened, stepping closer. "If you interfere with my security protocols, I will make sure your superiors in Washington hear about it."

General Vance slowly turned his gaze to Ryan.

"Are you threatening me, Mr. Miller?" the General asked. "Because you have just ordered the unlawful detention of a decorated officer. This is Captain Amy Vance of the Special Investigation SIB. And she also happens to be my daughter."

Ryan’s jaw dropped. The soldiers gasped. Realizing his entire operation was about to crumble, Ryan took a step back and gave a subtle nod to his private security guards, who slowly reached for their weapons.