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Zev had been taken into an interrogation room, while a female officer crouched beside Faye, speaking to her in a soothing tone.

Perched on a worn-out bench, Faye hesitantly described what had allegedly happened to her, her small voice breaking at times.

Kelly, who had been with Zev the entire time, immediately intervened. "Zev was never alone with her."

A lawyer-one Kelly instantly recognized as being affiliated with Clarissa-gave her

a pointed look. "You're his wife, which makes you biased and renders your statement unreliable."

Eric, who had been silent until now, finally spoke, "Kelly, we need to talk."

He assumed that by now, she'd realize there was no escaping this conversation.

Kelly turned away, her voice flat. "There's nothing to say."

Eric's tone darkened, his words carrying an unmistakable threat. "Zev is going to prison."

Kelly wasn't surprised. She had suspected all along that Eric's real goal was to use Zev as leverage against her.

And sure enough, he got straight to the point.

"If you have something to say, say it here. I'm not going anywhere with you."

The moment the officers disappeared behind the door with Zev, Eric took a step closer and lowered his voice. "Kelly ... at the Commendation Conference on Thursday, you need to watch your words."

using your daughter's body and reputation to threaten

simply refused to see things his way." "Kelly, what more do

making him hurt her. But despite everything,

I never wanted to hurt you, and I still don't. Just listen to me, and all of this will go away.

mind, if Kelly had just done as she

the

the

humorless laugh. "You're truly terrifying, Eric." She gestured

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deny it. Instead, he leaned in, lowering his voice further. "Just agree to my terms. Say only what I tell you to at the conference. You don't even have to praise the hospital-just keep

Faye. "You said Zev touched

his arms and covering her ears. "She's already been through enough!

This was blackmail.

turned to the officers. "So, if a child makes a claim, that's all the

detail? Kids don't make things like this up, Kelly. Face reality-Zev is

pressed it onto Faye's forehead. "Faye, how did you get this injury? Did your grandmother and

no injury there. But Kelly had spoken

back

expression darkened, his brows drawing together. "Kelly, you're manipulating

told you before-I don't like lies. Zev never even got close to you.

on Faye, he made a move to leave. "She's already spoken to the police,

way. "Why are you so nervous, Eric?" Faye's lower lip trembled, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Zev pulled my dress ... He ripped it,

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