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.

plausible."

her

no other

to be honest

your full

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

"Mr.

help me, or are you trying to protect your professional record?" Simon hated it when people questioned

out is more important than upholding

one of you attorneys!" Feeling anxious, Sophia shook her legs like she was

you'll use it against me one

behavior many times in my

me!" Frowning, he pressed on, "From the sound of it,

she agitatedly wailed like a madwoman as she rose from

"Alright.

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