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Chapter 157 Pointed Questions

A reporter in the crowd spotted Jericho and nudged a colleague. “Is that Jericho Hilton

from CBP?"

"Impossible. Why would someone from CBP know a suspect?"

"I'm telling you, I saw an interview with Jericho a few years back. That definitely looks

like him."

Jericho took a step forward, his voice steady and commanding. "Good evening, everyone.

I am the head of CBP."

A hush fell over the room. He lifted a file in his hand. "This contains the full report

on

the Brevard smuggling case from three years ago-an investigation in which Miss Holland played a crucial role. For years, she has worked to bring Brevard to justice, but

he is elusive, cunning, and always one step ahead. Although we have yet to apprehend

him, I want to make one thing clear-Miss Holland has no involvement in this case.

ask the media to refrain from spreading false accusations."

of service, but

unwavering authority in his voice left no

carried undeniable weight,

Leah's

working with CBP? And Jericho Hilton himself came

That was unthinkable.

on his forehead, his pulse

ears.

might be stationed at a police

him.

cracking one of the biggest smuggling cases in history. In just

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operations, earning national

to have both Jayden and

her name was the only goal, sending someone else with the files would have been enough. But Jericho had come in person, making it clear that

the case files, their initial skepticism fading into

silence.

never have defended her so publicly. To challenge his words now would be the

looks like she really was falsely

suspects dragged her into this on

public opinion was about to shift in Corrine's favor, a shadow of malice flickered in Leah's

deliberately tipped off the reporters, ensuring that Corrine's reputation

let Jericho's sudden appearance ruin

a moment before she turned away, swiftly typing

down, her expression shifting as her

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