Chapter 500

Emmett stammered, "And... and murder is a capital offense. He'll get a life sentence, at least!"

Silence fell upon the room.

Four little kids, each with brows furrowed deeper than the next.

After a while, Elliot was the first to break the silence, "We've got to figure out a way to clear his name!"

At that moment, Tarquin was still at the police station.

Elliot's analysis was spot on; indeed, someone was pulling strings behind the scenes.

Tarquin's arrest had sent shockwaves through both the Bradford family and their rivals.

dig up dirt and brainstorm

whether he was guilty or not; they just wanted to frame Tarquin as the

they couldn't get him the death penalty, a life sentence would

Tarquin, feigning concern, "Tarquin, the situation doesn't look good for you. Tell me the truth, did you do it? Only if I know the facts can I figure

Cut to the chase," Tarquin interrupted,

frowned, pausing before saying, "Many shareholders are worried that this scandal will affect the company. The board hopes you'll step aside for now, just in case we can't contain this. We don't want the company

him coldly, "If I

Bradford family. I can step in temporarily to oversee things. Don't worry, once this is all

What a

as well dump their shares now before things escalate. Don't worry about

you and how many want you gone. There's a saying, 'when the wall falls, everyone pushes'! You're already in police custody. Those who care can't make waves without you, but those who want you dead will join hands to take you down. What

flashed in Tarquin's eyes at the mention

His business spanned across the

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