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Chief Jefferson remarked, "Well, that's his stance, but it needs further investigation. In any case, he struggles financially, often begs, appears somewhat opposed to wealth, and is antisocial. His mental state seems quite unstable indeed." I nodded in response. "Could you send me his file?"

Chief Jefferson offered a grin but declined. "Perhaps you should approach Mr. Hawk instead. He has all the information you're looking for."

Knowing it would be difficult to extract further information from him, I chose not to linger any further. As Chief Jefferson escorted me to the entrance, I turned back and asked, "Do you know which jail the suspect will be sent to?" "Southridge Jail," he replied.

"Do you have a good rapport with the warden there? I'll appreciate your referral when the time comes." "Not an issue at all. Just reach out if you need anything Chief Jefferson handed me his business card with both hands and closed the car door for me before I left. He seemed eager to get rid of me and indifferent about which jail I might end up visiting as long as I didn't end up encountering the suspect under his supervision.

The driver turned to me. "Ma'am, where to next?"

I didn't hurry to respond. Instead, I sat in the car and called Nicholas' number. It took him a while to answer, his tone as chilly as ever.

do you need?"

to see that homeless man from yesterday.

I'd never been one to choose the scenic route or to let others take advantage of me. Nicholas paused on the phone before responding.

couldn't bear it

frustration and instructed the driver, "To Jay

was set on painting me as the mastermind of it all. Why was he so convinced? Did he truly

need to uncover the truth

definitely needed a

around me didn't guarantee he'd extend the same wariness

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arrived, Nicholas would hopefully realize I had no connection with the man. The thought of him wrongly accusing me of harming Claudia pained me deeply. Upon arriving at Jay Caldwell & Co., I instructed the driver to depart before entering to locate Yasmine. To my surprise, she

Not wanting to distract her before the trial, I kept our conversation brief and bid her

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