"Please come with us," one of the officers stepped up, holding a pair of silver handcuffs.

Ben was even more puzzled. He hadn't done anything illegal. Why were these officers showing up at his office? And why the cuffs?

His first reaction was to step back. "You must have the wrong person."

"Your name is Ben Lucas, right? We've already matched your photo. I suggest you don't resist and just come along quietly," the officer barked.

They wouldn't be here without solid evidence. There was no mistake.

"If you're taking me in, I'd like to know the reason," Ben replied, still trying to make sense of what was happening.

came across as defiant, making him look even

You're supposed to be a lawyer, familiar with the law. How convenient to play ignorant when

you. Resist, and you'll only make it worse.

choice but to

The captain, an older man with

good friends since graduation," Ben answered, unsure why this line of questioning had come up. But given the situation, he figured it was best to answer directly. "You two seem pretty close. So, did you team up to try and rig a case? Figured you

something like that!" Ben's expression

friends, without any of the shady dealings he was being accused of. But the captain clearly didn't

grew darker and darker until, finally, he slammed his hand on the table. "You've got some nerve! You're lying to my face without so much asza blink. But we have solid evidence of your crime. Take

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