The gory and bloody scenes from Anne's death haunted Sophia.

Suddenly, Sophia's scream pierced the air.

Drenched in sweat, she quivered with pale lips.

"Mrs. Beckett, are you alright?" Sensing something was amiss, Simon inquired in shock.

"I-I'm fine." She curled her fists under the table and forced herself to stop thinking about Anne.

"Mrs. Beckett, you have not answered my question." Simon repeated, "You need to be frank with me on whether or not you're involved in other murders.

This is crucial for me to defend you in court.

"You know very well that Alyssa and Jasper will take advantage of the death of a maid to attack you until you're done for.

They will try their best to look into your past and submit unfavorable evidence against you in court.

these are plausible." Sophia couldn't

bit her

the question for no other

be

your full trust and

so that I can stand undefeated in court." She cackled in

"Mr.

record?" Simon hated it when people questioned his motive, but

important

do not trust any one of you attorneys!" Feeling anxious, Sophia shook her legs like

tell you, you'll use it against me one

shameless behavior many times in my

me!" Frowning, he pressed on, "From the

Never! Don't slander me!" she agitatedly

"Alright.

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