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While Yves stood frozen in shock, the police took Alistair away for questioning.

Rebecca went with them as the victim's family member.

Yves watched from the sidewalk as the police cars disappeared into traffic.

He surprised himself with how calm he felt.

News had already broken that he'd agreed to direct If There's a Next Second after Stellar Films dropped it. Now his fate was tied to Alistair's.

If Alistair was convicted of murder-for-hire, both their careers would be finished.

Yves couldn't tell if his composure came from confidence in his choice or if Alistair's calmness had rubbed off on him. Either way, he found himself oddly unconcerned. Remembering Alistair's comment about "free publicity," he actually felt a spark of excitement.

Perhaps Alistair was more formidable than he'd realized.

After mulling it over, he headed off to prepare for casting.

Alistair had been right. Thanks to all the free publicity, even

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with unknown actors, the film had generated massive buzz- perfect for next year's release.

Stellar Films had handed their new project to his biggest rival. He must win.

*****

After days of investigation, police confirmed that Nathaniel and his wife's car accident was no accident.

Alistair emerged as the prime suspect.

Throughout an entire afternoon of interrogation, Alistair answered every question perfectly. Eventually, they released him due to insufficient evidence.

But he wasn't in the clear. He couldn't leave New York and had to remain available for further questioning.

cooperation in catching the

spotted a familiar

when she saw him, she

quickened his pace,

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demeanor, she embraced

Alistair quipped, "Not bad, actually.

out

turned and

on the sidewalk behind him, looking

their car vanished into

the police station echoed in her

said, "Rebecca, why would I risk my happiness now just

toward the hospital in a

devotion. "Rebecca, justice will prevail. He won't get away with

"Will it?" Rebecca murmured.

all her defenses and stubbornness,

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The law won't let the

"You're right. Justice always wins. Everyone who's done wrong will

gaze and felt his

insight-seemed to see straight through him, reading

that split-second of evasion didn't escape her

immediately, “Richard,

She knows? Impossible!

are you talking about? I

benefits most from my parents' accident? Your family, obviously! Don't think I

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my parents? I'll kill

made

for revenge, he'd added, “Think carefully-who

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