Chapter 916

Days turned into weeks, the surface calm masking the turmoil beneath.

On the fourth day, a sleek black sedan came to a stop in front of the police station. Lawyer Lee stepped out, his expression stormy. Taking a deep breath, he marched inside.

Inside the visitation room, a policeman stood guard at the door. Wayne and Lawyer Lee came face to face.

"Mr. Jones..."

No sooner had Lawyer Lee begun than Wayne cut him off, his gaze dark and unfathomable:

"Lawyer Lee, save it. I've told the cops over and over, everything was on me. No one else was involved. Whatever the sentence, I won't appeal.”

Lawyer Lee clenched his jaw, hesitating, when Wayne spoke again, his voice hollow:

"But before the dust settles, I need to see Mr. Chambers one last time. There are things I must ask him, face to face."

"Mr. Jones, Mr. Chambers is...well, it's simply out of the question. He... He won't see you again." Lawyer Lee's voice was a whisper, speaking Avery's name as if it sent shivers down his spine.

Wayne's lips tightened, his fists clenched.

behalf of Mr. Chambers to deliver

the trouble you're in, there's no coming back. So, it's best you make peace with that. He'll take care

sentence sent a sharp pang through Wayne's

punishment, Mr. Chambers will ensure your wife is looked after. Otherwise, accidents happen, and Mr. Chambers can't guarantee her

Lawyer Lee stood, bowed deeply, and left the room, leaving Wayne alone, rage

his ears - the sound of a skyscraper falling, the sound of his

...

Lee was about to get into

A text message:

Mr. Thaddeus understands you're in a tough spot, forced into a corner. Could we

brought tears to the eyes of

man.

a location

pounding, Lawyer Lee told his driver, who was assigned

Wayne, and it pains me to see

driver said, casting him a meaningful

off.

...

minutes later, Lawyer Lee arrived at the

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