Chapter 1992

In the interrogation room, Ian sat silently next to Steven.

His eyes were bright, glistening with unshed tears, as he watched Steven transform into a formidable shield, protecting him from the harsh interrogation.

If it weren't for the fact that Ian had a girl he liked, he might have fallen for Steven right there and then. Although Steven looked calm, he felt deeply uneasy. The entire situation seemed suspicious.

The police seemed eager to blame Ian, worried he might expose their true motives. Even simple drug possession as a buyer carried a minimum 6-month sentence.

Any conviction, no matter how minor, would be a devastating blow to Ian's career as the chief secretary to the president of the Salvador Corporation, effectively ruining his future.

Horace, the Southern Star Syndicate Gang member who sold drugs to lan, was

Syndicate strictly prohibits its members from getting involved with drugs. You're well aware of this. However, your

Horace turned as pale as a sheet, trembling so much

you take all the blame yourself. Tell the police that the drugs were yours, and you secretly placed them in lan's pocket out of spite. This whole thing was your doing, and lan

eyes turned red, but he dared not speak out. Peter had even crafted a confession for him. Southern

your worries. Your sixty-year-old mother and your unmarried brother back in the countryside will be in danger too. If you comply, Mr. Jenkins will ensure your family is well taken care of. If you don't, they'll all join you in the

turned ashen and nodded vigorously, "I'll take the blame! I'll confess! Please ask Mr. Jenkins not to harm my mother and brother. I'll

to know if anyone instructed you to frame Ian. Who put you up to this? If you

a row without looking for any prostitutes. I suspected he wanted some meds, so I approached him. He was cautious at first, just asking about drugs. It took a while before I finally sold it to him. No one put me up to this...

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