Chapter 355

“Is Mr. Andrew Potter up?” Debra asked.

“Yes,” the maid replied, “Do you want to meet him?”

“It’s time for me to leave,” Debra said, her grip tightening on the envelope in her hand.

She held evidence of Ralph’s crimes, and she could leave at any moment. But exposing Ralph would mean sending him to prison.

Across town, Ralph had just risen from bed when he heard a knock at the door. The maid hurried to open it and was startled to see Debra standing outside.

“M–Ms. Frazier?”

Ralph came downstairs, asking. “Who’s it?”

quickly composed himself. He hurried over to her, his face a mask of concern. “Debra, how did you get out?

Instead, she smiled faintly and said, “Uncle Ralph, you

of my elder brother. How could I not care?‘ he sighed. “I don’t know who framed us and got you jailed. There have been so many rumors lately. I

a seat on the sofa. “Don’t worry, Uncle Ralph, I’m fine now, aren’t

know how to respond. Debra added, “Come on

flickering with unease, he asked, “How did

shrugged, her voice noncommittal. “I was in custody all day and could not contact anyone. Sorry for the

uneasy. “No worries, we’re family. But embezzlement and bribery are serious issues.

interest. “I might need one billion dollars to cover that gap. The police said embezzlement is easy to fix; just fill

telltale sign of his nervousness. “Did you really commit bribery and

replied, “I grew up under your watch. Do you think

head vehemently. “Of course not. This must be a frame–up. If I find out who’s behind this,

sound echoing through the room like

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