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.

using their resources to dig up dirt and

or not; they just wanted to

him the death penalty,

situation doesn't look good for you. Tell me the

Cut to the chase,"

affect the company. The board hopes you'll step aside for now, just

"If I step aside, who'll

has to stay within the Bradford family. I can step in temporarily to oversee things. Don't worry, once this is

a cold laugh. What a hero

their shares now before things escalate. Don't worry about finding buyers; I'll buy all the shares

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 as I know, someone has already made arrangements to pin the murder on you! If you're convicted, your life is over. Without you to protect him, Elijah is done too! Think about it, what's more important,

eyes at the mention of

his main concern. His business spanned

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