"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,

own wrongdoing? You're supposed to be a lawyer, familiar with the law. How convenient to

you'll only make it worse. Don't interfere with law enforcement!"

no choice but to

the captain himself was handling the case. The captain, an older man with a sharp gaze, adjusted his glasses as he started the questioning. "Ben Lucas, right?

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 could work from the

that!" Ben's

any of the shady dealings he was being accused of. But the captain clearly didn't believe him and continued with question after question.

hand on the table. "You've got some nerve! You're lying to my face without so much asza blink. But we have solid

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