Jasper gently caressed Alyssa's waist with his strong arm, smiling at her tenderly.

Silas and Cyrus were both busy men, rarely appearing at the same time. The fact that they were together now hinted at something unusual.

Cyrus burped before putting on a serious expression. "Sophia's urine test this afternoon confirmed drug use. It's important to note that drug use and drug abuse are two different things.

"However, she denied it and claimed she thought her jabs were for cosmetic purposes. Tristan McAlister, her cosmetic doctor, prescribed them to her. She insists she had no clue and is being framed."

Alyssa was stunned.

Tristan was the one who prescribed the medication to Sophia. He was well-versed in pharmacology, so she had never asked him about it and let him handle it.

Alyssa never fathomed he would supply Sophia with illegal drugs in such large doses. He was practically aiming to take her life away.

must be panicking and trying to shift blame onto him as her scapegoat."

sponsored him before,

banter in Alyssa's eyes. "But I'm a cop. I have to follow the procedures fairly. I can't abuse my

was lying, we have to adhere to

gaze, her silence speaking of

siblings fight. He gently caressed Alyssa's hand to comfort her as he spoke, "This is standard procedure. We understand, Chief Cyrus. You do what you

was flattered at being addressed

guilt weighed heavily

was rarely this

So, he said, "I have some things to handle at the station. I will take my leave. Silas, you

forward, gripping his waist forcefully. "Don't go, Cyrus. I didn't say you had

quickly extended his arms to return her hug. His

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