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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.

full cooperation in catching

the police station, he spotted a familiar car waiting by the

and when she saw him, she immediately opened the

pace, surprised-it was

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carefully. Seeing his relaxed demeanor, she embraced him. "That must

Alistair quipped,

out a

Alistair turned and understood

stood frozen on the sidewalk behind him,

numbly as their car vanished into the

words from the police

why would I risk my happiness now just to get back at your

wandered toward the hospital

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

"Will it?" Rebecca murmured.

that moment, she shed all her defenses and

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grabbed her hand. "Trust me. The law

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

her gaze and felt

insight-seemed to see straight

he quickly composed himself, that split-second

immediately,

She knows? Impossible!

denied it instantly. "What are you

obviously! Don't

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parents? I'll

hint had made her think

her that her family wasn't worth sacrificing his happiness for

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