If this counted as domestic violence, Jessica would need Marquis to come over and collect evidence.

As it happened, Marquis was already in Vince's office. He pulled up a photo on his phone and handed it to Vince. "Take a look at this, Mr. Zimmerman. Lawson really went too far-no wonder Mrs. Lawson wants a divorce."

Vince's brow furrowed as he saw the dark bruises mottling Jessica's wrists.

"She said the marks are from being tied up with a necktie," Marquis added.

Vince shot to his feet. "Did he force himself on her?"

Marquis, surprised by Vince's reaction, replied, "I'm not sure. Let me message her and find out."

Handing the phone back, Vince said, "Actually, check if she's home. Go over and get the evidence. I'm going to have a word with Timothy myself."

"You're really getting involved in Timothy's divorce?"

Vince raised an eyebrow. "Do I look like I'm joking?"

"All right, I'll reach out to her now."

Vince left the office.

Jessica soon received a message from Marquis:

Protection Act, restraining or tying someone up is considered domestic violence, regardless of

*Yes, I'm home.*

I'll be there

The Lawson Group's corporate

had happened earlier, Vince guessed the incident must have been recent; Timothy was probably

master bedroom after arranging for someone

never gave

had never happened

earlier, seeing those red marks around her wrists. Her skin bruised so easily-a mere touch would leave a mark. Then again, his actions had been

Never mind.

should just go bring her

about to leave, Vince showed

eyebrow, less than

cool. "What's this, am I not

walked back into the living room, Vince following close

tightly in his hand. "Since you're here, I won't have to go out of

reached for the file, but Timothy drew it back, his tone brooking no

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