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Chapter 289 We Can’t Just Sit and Wait

Edgar paused briefly before continuing, his voice low and steady. “That’s because not long after the incident… Thomas came to see me.”

“What?!” A ripple of shock spread across the courtroom. Gasps and mururs burst out like wildfire.

“There’s more to the story?!”

“Thomas tried to silence him, didn’t he?”

“Damn… I think the truth’s finally coming out.”

“This is really turning upside down–holy hell!”

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In front of the screen-

Clatter!

Thomas swept everything off his desk in a sudden burst of rage. Papers flew and scattered across the floor.

He clenched his fists, grinding his teeth, the whites of his knuckles stark against his flushed skin.

That little bastard. He’d

talked, Edgar had never mentioned

he hadn’t seen much. That he’d

believed him. He hadn’t thought

Edgar that if he hadn’t seen anything, all the

seemed young, naive, harmless. That had made him lower his guard–made him believe Edgar

But now?

right into

Selena had appeared at his side at some point, cautiously watching his face. His sudden outburst had clearly rattled

nothing. His lips were pressed into a tight line. He shook his head

knew full well how dire

they didn’t act

just sit back and wait.” Her voice was firm, her tone

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quickly explained, “We need to

Thomas frowned. “Asher?”

was still reeling. He couldn’t keep up with

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kidnap Asher’s mother. Use her to force him into confessing,” Selena said

won’t be a verdict today. With the new witness and evidence, the judge will probably call for a recess and postpone the ruling. Asher won’t be convicted today–but the cops will definitely come after you next. If you can’t prove your innocence, you’ll be the one in handcuffs

clarity.

She was right.