Chapter 293

Smiles playing on his lips as Elian watched Miranda. "I'll wait for you out here."

Miranda nodded slightly before heading in, leaving Elian to stand there, watching until she was out of sight.

"Mr. Elian Ashcroft, everything's sorted now. You're free to leave," a police officer informed him.

Elian nodded and turned to his assistant. "Grab a chair for me, will you? I'm waiting for her."

The officer hesitated. "Mr. Elian Ashcroft, that's not really appropriate."

Elian frowned. "What's inappropriate about waiting for my wife?"

The officer paused "Alright."

Since they were family, there'd be no problem. Then, the officer walked off to organize his files.

"Claiming she's your wife, got the marriage certificate? I could sue you for slander, Elian Mr. Ashcroft."

Maximus's voice came from behind, cold and dismissive. Elian turned to see the man, clad in suit, clasping a file of documents.

He knew well enough about Maximus, who was active online, having helped Miranda with numerous cases, each more ruthless than the last. If there was a chance to send someone to prison, Maximus never missed it. His success rate in court was impeccable.

her once. Coincidentally, not just him, Marion was in the same jail

a hint of

"Who needs paper

"Without the

Maximus, Elian was nothing more than a spoiled rich kid-a pesky admirer trailing after his

raised an eyebrow, giving Maximus a look that sent a chill down his spine. He gazed at Maximus, his lips curled into

something about Elian's aura and stare that suggested he was

that's none

"quite

her outside. As her lawyer, he also needed to liaise with the police regarding past and current cases involving

After a few routine questions, the officer didn't seem to continue.

reason, of course, we're more than willing to accommodate," the senior officer told Miranda courteously, avoiding any mention of her time in

recalled the prison warden mentioning she'd been placed under special protection, meaning only the

no need

the repercussions due to

her records, which implied that this officer likely be

evelight

previous question as well

true, the police would

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