The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 307

“Mr. Quinne, your reputation with Greenhaven is quite high, but now it’s time to defend a man accused of being a murderer.. Aren’t you worried that this will affect the good reputation you have built up over the years?”

Case Quinne responded politely but firmly. “I’m a lawyer. My job is to fight for the fairest outcomes for my clients, to clear their names. No one should be held accountable for something they didn’t do.”

Balfour chuckled, “Well, if you say so. I’m all eyes to see how you’ll prove her innocence against the solid evidence.”

As Ellinor was seated by an officer, the suspect who had attacked Patricia was soon brought in by another officer.

Seeing the suspect, Patricia tucked herself into Balfour’s arms out of fear…

Balfour held her, murmuring soothing words. He looked up at the suspect who had once bullied Patricia with a glint of ferocity in his mild eyes.

Case Quinne started questioning, “Mr. Zachary, we’ve met before, so I won’t introduce myself again. Now, please describe in detail how you committed the crime.”

already confessed and had nothing to defend. He nodded obediently and

nights ago, Ellinor asked me to meet by Trent River, transferred me $100,000 as a down payment, asking me to hurt a girl named Patricia, with another $100,000 to follow after I succeed. I thought, I could get the money and sleep with a pretty girl, so I said yes impulsively. Later, Ellinor contacted me, told me where Patricia was in which hospital room, and

“So you’re saying that you only committed the

Zachary confirmed, “Yes!”

how did you and Ellinor

found my contact online and reached out to

ago, but you didn’t tell your wife and children about your unemployment, so you’ve been doing some temporary jobs to make ends meet. And three days ago, you were handing out flyers for a newly opened barbecue restaurant. At

time, you just recommended the barbecue restaurant to her for a commission, and you signed her up as a member of the restaurant. There was

me to pretend to be the flyer guy to meet her. She said this could avoid suspicion from the police

the past two months. Does

to prepare in advance and wait until Ms.

raised his voice, “You’re lying! Two months ago, my client didn’t even know Mr. Blanchet, let alone be jealous of Ms. Howard because of him! Why would she go after a girl she had never met and had no interest with so far in