The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 157

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."

at his years of

his voice left no

he spoke carried undeniable weight, silencing

the door, Leah's eyes widened in shock.

working with CBP? And Jericho

That was unthinkable.

swiped at the cold sweat forming on his

ears.

police department, but Jericho

him.

was a legend-CBP's longest-serving chief, famous for cracking one of the biggest

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operations, earning national

now, the real question loomed-who was Corrine Holland to have both Jayden

would have been enough. But Jericho had

the case files, their initial skepticism

silence.

her so publicly. To challenge his words now

looks like she really

her into this on purpose-revenge for what happened three

as the tide of public opinion was about to shift in Corrine's favor, a shadow of

the reporters, ensuring that Corrine's

about to let Jericho's sudden appearance ruin all her

eyes lingered on Corrine for a moment before she turned away, swiftly typing out a message on her phone as she

She glanced down, her expression shifting as her lips curled into a knowing smile. Then, she raised

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