Christopher tightened his grip as James kicked his legs and held his strangling hands. "All I did was say the right words, and you were eager to straighten out the two witnesses. Tsk. You don't have the wisdom

or composure to fight me."

Humiliation washed over James.

"But I guess you aren't that stupid to do the job yourself. I thought I could get you all at once, but you got to live another day."

Christopher released his grip and walked away in chuckles.

James caught his breath in the empty meeting room, his body drenched in cold sweat.

Meanwhile, Bella and Justin arrived at the police station, protecting Rachel and another victim.

Steven, who was well-versed in the law, stayed with the victims while they gave statements. Steven and lan managed the paperwork for the victims' families and patiently navigated any questions and follow- ups.

"Thank you, Mr. Harris, and you too. You must be friends of Ms. Thompson."

Rachel's mother thanked Steven in tears. "Thank you... Thank you for doing everything you can to help us."

"Don't mention it, Mrs. Mead."

welled up with emotions. "I'm helping

was

identified Charles during the livestream, is my girlfriend," Steven replied

each other. Honestly, I'm grateful to Ms. Amelia. We are able to get where we are

Steven was overjoyed.

room, Rachel went to the

herself, not wanting to show her vulnerable

especially did not want lan to be

sick, lan followed Rachel to the washroom and stood outside

female officers

looks, but lan, who

be

always careful not to

situations, did

in

took a while before the girl with puffy eyes emerged

up and saw the blue checkered handkerchief right

go,

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