Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 247: No Way Out

Despite Amelia’s reluctance and tears, she had to go to the police station. Ivan could do nothing to stop it. He had already called for the head of his company’s legal team, who arrived directly at the station.

Ivan’s father and his sister, Irene, followed him to the police station as well.

Ivan and their lawyer, Douglas, busied themselves in discussions with the police officer, who informed them, "Mr. Ivan, Mr. Douglas, the proof is there, and the involved parties have given statements that only confirm Mrs. Amelia Brown’s involvement as a culprit. We can do nothing about it."

The officer continued, looking directly at Ivan. "That man, Ken, who provided the stolen document to your mother, admitted he wanted revenge on Ms. Natalie Ford for losing his job and planned everything on his own. He approached your mother and sold her that document. There is evidence of your mother transferring money to him. Furthermore, Faye admitted that Mrs. Amelia Brown was the one who encouraged her actions during the perfume launch event, promising her benefits in return. Though your mother didn’t steal the document herself, purchasing it makes her an accomplice."

The officer put forward a certain document for them to read. "Ms. Mia Wilson’s company, Elegance and Beauty, filed the complaint, and the charges are serious. The theft of an important company document could result in a minimum prison sentence of five years along with a fine. Additionally, Ms. Natalie Ford has filed a lawsuit against your mother for attempting to slander her for plagiarism, which could lead to an additional two years in prison along with a fine."

Ivan’s lawyer, Douglas, reviewed the documents carefully and froze when he noticed the name of the opposing counsel. "Daniel Cross?" His brows furrowed deeply. The name alone was enough to make him uneasy.

After concluding their discussion with the officer, Ivan went to see his mother, who was now in police custody, sitting behind bars.

"Ivan, what did the officer say?" Amelia asked with teary eyes, clutching the bars. "You won’t leave me here, right? You have to get me out."

He held his mother’s hands through the bars and said, "Mom, I will find a way soon. Until then, please be patient, alright? You’re not well..."

out, panic overtaking her.

Mom. Please, control yourself." Ivan suppressed the sadness that threatened to overwhelm him. "I will get you out of here. I promise. Just give me a

"Will you?" she asked.

her and left, hearing his mother’s sobs

Douglas were met by Irene.

at his father and said in a serious tone,

but their father interrupted, "Come home with

his lawyer. "What do you

your mother, but he outright rejected changing his statement," Douglas explained. "Additionally, there are proofs, especially from Nora’s statement, that show this isn’t the first time Ken tried to harm Natalie’s image. That’s enough to establish his personal enmity toward her,

I can’t let Mom stay there. You know she’s seriously

from an actual prison sentence unless the opposite party agrees to an out-of-court settlement. I suggest we aim for that, as there’s

thought for a moment and finally

calling Natalie, as if just speaking to her could solve everything. Knowing their history, Douglas

Natalie’s number, but no one answered. He tried a few more times, but the result

talk with their lawyer—Daniel Cross—who is

the call ended, Douglas said, "We have to go to Ms. Mia’s office. They don’t seem inclined to settle, but since we’ve been