Chapter 135

The only thing connecting them, besides the project, was Rita, What new trick was the up to? The thought of fox viper filled me with disgust. Couldn’t she be imprisoned? Xiazia said, based on the current evidence, Rata could be convicted of assault and attempted murder, resulting in at least a 15–year sentence. Pot the wouldn’t spend a day in jail First, she faked a mental illness; then she faked a seizure… They’d clearly bribed someone, Could ordinary people really fight against the wealthy? It wasn’t fair. I thought Evan wouldn’t let the Crowes explose loopholes, but he seemed to be letting them. I had no right to demand anything from him, he had his reasons.

I sighed softly. Evan looked back at me, his brow furrowed, noticing my dejection. What was I thinking? If he knew my worries, he’d tell me that ignoring Rita wasn’t about not being able to deal with her; it was about sending her to a real hell.

“Wednesday, who’s coming with me?” His low voice pulled me from my thoughts. I leaned back Zach faced a the

rearview mirror.

office; I

I’ll go.”

minutes later, Evan

Zach and I:…

followed.“There’s no real work; it’s just a formality, perfect

I was going, why ask me and Zach? Just order it Zach looked uncomfortable. He glanced at the rearview mirror, remembering the strawberry cake that morning, the protection at lunch, and then… a flood of details he

His hand trembled;

who’d been resting, opened his eyes.“Zach, did

ahead.” He stammered,

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