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.

on behalf of

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

sentence sent a sharp

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

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

the sound of a skyscraper falling, the sound of his

...

gloom, Lawyer Lee was about to get into his

A text message:

you're in a tough spot, forced

text inexplicably brought tears to

man.

a location near the

his heart pounding, Lawyer Lee told his driver, who was assigned by Harvey to

pains me to

stay safe," the driver said, casting him a meaningful glance before

off.

...

minutes later, Lawyer Lee arrived

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