Chapter 162 Trump Card

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

2015

Chapter 162 Trump Card

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.

his full cooperation in catching

spotted a familiar

she saw him, she

pace, surprised-it

2015

Chapter 182 Trump Card

20 min left

she embraced

optimist, Alistair quipped,

let out a mocking

turned and

stood frozen on the sidewalk behind him, looking

their car vanished into the

from the police

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

wandered toward the hospital in a

putting on his usual show of bumbling devotion. "Rebecca, justice will prevail. He won't get away with this.

"Will it?" Rebecca murmured.

she shed all her defenses and stubbornness, becoming just a

20:15

The law won't let the

eyes, then smiled strangely, "You're right. Justice

and felt his heart skip

eyes—a piercing insight-seemed to see straight through

that split-second of evasion didn't escape

She asked immediately,

She knows? Impossible!

it instantly. "What are you talking about? I don't

obviously! Don't think I don't know you've been planning to use

20:15

20 min left

hurt my parents?

had made her think of

her that her family wasn't worth sacrificing his happiness for revenge, he'd added,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255