ee me as nothing more than a schemer, devoid of integrity? Just like in my father's case, you can't hastily convict someone based on a single piece of evidence and a few allegations. A major embez

k up. Jemma's tearful yet determined gaze was st

standing her ground to defend her fa

to her resourcefulness and calm under pressure. Ca

amiliarity in her eyes, but h

ous, and public sentiment is volatile. If we don't act soon, t

hadn't expected him to agree so readi

you very much!" she said, grati

d her, and she suddenly s

vely reached out

of recognition-the woman from last

y shook the t

ested in women before.

n amused smirk, likely surprised

ly, offered an explanation

ment, he carried Je

r. We're going

ight. Look at those marks on her neck and the bags

glare that silen

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aiden. "Wait-you're actually tak

ut Jemma's scent-it reminded him of the w

he an

as palpable, his expre

staff, opting to wait at the parking lot. His chief secr

anemia caused by stress and exhaustion

ook into where she was and

ent, visibly surprised. "

ob." Caiden in

, quickly returning

tal all night, staying with h

information silent

; Caiden had found her pearl earring and confirmed it bel

e footage from the previous night had been erased. Whoever had set Caiden up had meticulously pl