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.”

confessed and had nothing to defend. He nodded obediently

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

“So you’re saying that

Zachary confirmed, “Yes!”

you and Ellinor

was accidental. She… found my contact online and reached out to

company two months 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 The Bund of Trent River, you happened to rest on the same bench

restaurant to her for a commission, and you signed her up as

she asked me to pretend to be the flyer guy to meet her. She

two months in advance? Mr. Zachary, you’ve been handing out flyers for the past two months. Does this mean

jealous of Ms. Patricia, asking me to prepare in advance and wait until Ms.

of Ms. Howard because of him! Why would she go after a girl