Chapter Sixty
Lucas sat nervously in the lawyer’s office, his mind racing with thoughts of his sister, Emily. He knew that she had made a terrible mistake, but he couldn’t bear the thought of her spending the rest of her life in prison. As the lawyer spoke, he listened intently, hanging on every word.
“If we can create reasonable doubt in the prosecution’s case, we might be able to get Emily out on bail,” the lawyer said, looking over his glasses at Lucas.
Lucas leaned forward in his chair, his eyes wide with hope. “How do we do that?” he asked.
The lawyer rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “Well, the prosecution’s case is based on the testimony of Chloe’s then bethroled Liam, who claims that Emily was the last person to see Chloe that day. But we might be able to poke some holes in their story. We could argue that they were drunk and unreliable witnesses, or that someone else had the motive to kill Chloe.”
Lucas nodded slowly, taking in the information. “Okay, what can I do to help?” he asked, eager to get started.
The lawyer leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers. “Well, we need to gather as much information as possible about Chloe and her friends. We need to find out if any of them had the motive to poison her, or if they had any other connections to the case. We also need to look at the evidence more closely, to see if there are any inconsistencies or gaps in the prosecution’s story.”
Lucas nodded again, his mind racing with possibilities. “I’ll do whatever it takes,” he said firmly. “I won’t let my sister go to jail for something she didn’t do.”
The lawyer smiled grimly. “It won’t be easy,” he warned. “The prosecution has a strong case against Emily. But with a little luck and a lot of hard work, we might be able to turn the tide in our favor.”
As Lucas left the lawyer’s office, he felt a glimmer of hope in his heart. He knew that it wouldn’t be easy, but he was determined to get his sister out of prison. He had a long road ahead of him, but he was ready to face whatever challenges came his way.
He started by talking to Chloe’s acquaintance, trying to get a better sense of their relationship and any possible motives they might have had for killing her. He also hired a private investigator to dig deeper into the evidence, looking for any inconsistencies or overlooked clues.
It was a grueling process, and Lucas often found himself working late into the night, pouring over documents and witness statements. But he refused to give up. He knew that Emily’s life was on the line, and he was determined to do whatever it took to save her.
Lucas’s investigation into the case has been relentless, leaving no stone unturned as he tries to uncover the truth. He had initially suspected Liam of being involved in Chloe’s poisoning, but as he dug deeper, he realized that Liam was innocent and had actually been trying to help Emily all along.
As he sat in Liam’s living room, Lucas couldn’t help but feel guilty for suspecting his friend. Liam had been nothing but supportive of Emily, even though she had been accused of such a terrible crime.
“I’m sorry, Liam,” Lucas said, looking down at his hands. “I didn’t mean to suspect you. I was just so desperate to find any kind of evidence that could help Emily.”Material © NôvelDrama.Org.
Liam placed a hand on Lucas’s shoulder, giving him a reassuring squeeze. “It’s okay, man. I understand. We all want to help Emily, and sometimes we can get a little carried away.”
Lucas nodded, grateful for Liam’s understanding. “So, if you didn’t have anything to do with Chloe’s poisoning, do you have any idea who might have?”
Liam leaned back in his chair, deep in thought. “Honestly, I have no idea. But I do know that Emily is innocent. She wouldn’t hurt a fly, let alone poison someone.”
Lucas couldn’t argue with that. He had known Emily for years and had never seen her display any violent tendencies. But without any solid evidence to prove her innocence, it was going to be an uphill battle to get her released from prison.
“I just don’t know what to do,” Lucas said, frustration evident in his voice. “I feel like we’re never going to be able to prove Emily’s innocence.”
Liam shook his head, a determined look on his face. “We can’t give up hope, Lucas. We have to keep fighting for her, no matter what.”
Lucas nodded, feeling a renewed sense of determination. He knew that he couldn’t give up on Emily, no matter how bleak the situation seemed. He was going to do whatever it took to get her out of prison, even if it meant risking his own safety.
As he left Liam’s house and headed back to his own, Lucas couldn’t help but feel a glimmer of hope. With Liam’s support and his own determination.
Lucas was exhausted but determined to get to the bottom of the case. He had spent countless hours talking to witnesses, reviewing evidence, and piecing together a timeline of events. He knew that the key to Emily’s freedom lay in uncovering the truth about what happened the night Chloe was poisoned.
As he sat at his desk, poring over notes and photos, his phone rang. It was Liam.
“Lucas, we need to talk,” Liam said urgently.
“What’s going on?” Lucas asked, his heart racing.
“I think I know who poisoned Chloe,” Liam said. “It was someone in the pack.”
Lucas felt a jolt of excitement. “Who? Do you have proof?”
“Not yet,” Liam said. “But I have a strong suspicion. And I think we need to confront this person before they do any more damage.”
Lucas knew that Liam was right. They needed to act fast if they were going to save Emily from a lifetime in prison.
“Okay, I’m on my way,” Lucas said.
As he made his way to Liam’s house, Lucas couldn’t help but feel a sense of dread. He knew that what they were about to do could be dangerous, and that there was no telling how the pack would react.