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.

to dig up dirt and brainstorm

didn't care whether he was guilty or not; they just wanted to frame Tarquin

get him the death penalty, a life

to 'visit' Tarquin, feigning concern, "Tarquin, the situation doesn't look good for you. Tell me the truth, did you

right! Cut to

scandal will affect the company. The board hopes you'll step aside for now, just in case we can't contain

"If I step aside,

"It has to stay within the Bradford family. I can step in temporarily to oversee things. Don't worry, once this is all over, you'll get your

out a cold laugh. What a hero stepping

as well dump their shares now before things escalate. Don't worry about finding buyers; I'll buy all the shares they sell, cash

threaten, "Tarquin, you know better than anyone how many people care 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 really happened doesn't matter. What matters is how the truth is manipulated. As far

murderous look flashed in Tarquin's eyes at the mention

his main concern. His business spanned across

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