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.

of Mr. Chambers to deliver a

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

a sharp

your wife is looked after. Otherwise,

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

sound of a skyscraper falling, the sound of his convictions

...

under a cloud of gloom, Lawyer Lee

A text message:

a tough spot, forced

emotionless text inexplicably brought tears to the eyes of

man.

another message arrived, a location

driver, who was assigned by Harvey to keep tabs

and it pains me to see

said, casting him a meaningful glance before

off.

...

Lee arrived at the arranged

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