Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

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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

him head-on was the swiftest path. 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. "Are you eager to

cut so deep that I couldn't bear it any longer

and instructed the

me as the mastermind of it all. Why was he so convinced? Did

with the need to uncover the truth and give

man now facing criminal charges, he definitely needed a

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

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Yasmine might manage to

gather some information about the homeless man, at least. When the moment 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 &

heading to court. Not wanting to distract her before the trial, I kept our