Chapter 90

“What do you think, Mr. Phoenix? Is this recording enough to nail Linda Miller?” Thalassa asked after playing the recording for her lawyer, who had been recommended by Zeke some time ago.

The lawyer pondered for a moment before letting out a sigh “I’m going to be honest with you, Miss Thompson. The only damage that recording might do is prompt the police to take Linda Miller in for questioning. But unless Karen Blade has substantial evidence that proves that Mrs. Miller is truly responsible for everything, she will not be arrested be arrested.

“She can also, and I’m sure she will, counterclaim that Karen Blade made those accusations against her because part of the recording suggests that you offered her an incentive to free her if she told you the truth about Mrs. Miller.”

“So there’s nothing this recording can do?” Luisa questioned in disbelief.

The lawyer nodded. “I’m afraid so. For now, it’s just Karen Blade’s word against Linda Miller’s. But rest assured, as your lawyer, I’ll do everything within my power to bring about the best outcome.”

“Okay, thank you, Mr. Phoenix,” Thalassa said, her voice calm despite the storm brewing inside her.

“I’ll walk you to the door,” Luisa offered as the lawyer stood up.

As soon as the door closed behind the lawyer, Thalassa couldn’t hold back the harsh sounds trapped in her throat.

“Damn her! Damn her! Damn her!” She raged as she slammed her fist onto her oak desk.

Luisa was concerned and instantly rushed to Thalassa’s side. “Lassa, I know you’re upset, but please calm down.”

can I calm down, Luisa?” Thalassa demanded. “How can I calm down when that woman keeps getting

sympathy, understanding the pain she was going through. “She won’t get away with it forever, Lassa. I’m sure

a knock on the door, and Millie entered.

she greeted jovially but paused when she saw that her spirit didn’t

Luisa to fill Millie in. Luisa did, telling Millie about Thalassa’s recording, Kris’s pleas for

refuses to believe Thalassa,

person. We’re talking about his mother, the woman who gave birth to him, loved and raised him. How do we expect him to just believe his mother is capable of such awful things, especially when

chose not to say anything, prompting

were any CCTV cameras that could at

him was

“But still, perhaps-”

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to get information out of me to give

It only shows that he cares and wants to bring justice for the

shown that he cares by having his mother arrested, but he didn’t do that, so I don’t need

help voicing her opinion. “Lassa, aren’t you being too hard on Kris? After all, he’s not just sitting idle. He never did. He verified every piece of evidence against you, even though he was deceived, and he had Karen arrested for your sake. Isn’t

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