Chapter 155 The First Person To Openly…
“What crime are you even referring to?” Corrine asked, her tone steady. “If this is about the kidnapping, I’ve already explained everything to Wilbur. If you still have doubts, take it up with him.”
As she finished, Wilbur calmly produced the recording Corrine had provided,
One of the interrogators suddenly slammed a fist onto the table, his voice sharp with authority. “Enough with the diversions! This isn’t about a kidnapping–we’re
investigating your involvement in illegal dealings with two known suspects. The evidence against you is overwhelming.”
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His eyes bored into hers as he continued, “We’ve traced smuggling and forgery operations linked to Timeless Treasures–your business. According to these suspects testimonies, they claim you directed their activities and pressured them into compliance. This situation isn’t looking good for you. If you confess now, the court may go easy on you. Otherwise, you’ll be spending the best years of your life rotting in a cell.”
Corrine turned her attention to the female interrogator seated at the side, a faint smirk
curling her lips. “Why would I confess when I haven’t done anything wrong?” Her tone was casual–almost mocking. “Just because they say something, that makes it true? Don’t you have the means to separate lies from facts?”
The room fell into stunned silence.
To openly challenge law enforcement like this–Corrine was certainly the first.
Was she not afraid of public backlash? Of being torn apart by the live–streaming
audience?
Matias glanced down at his phone, where the comments section had exploded into a
flood of scornful remarks. The sheer volume made his vision swim.
“Who does this woman think she is? She’s way too cocky!”
“Why are they even entertaining her nonsense? Just lock her up already!”
Chapter 155 The First Person To Openly Challenge Law Enforcement
Looking back at Corrine, still poised and unwavering at the center of the room, Matias couldn’t help but feel a flicker of unease for her.
How had he never noticed just how audacious she was before?
Although with powerful backing, she didn’t need to bow down, given the cameras and reporters present, she should at least make a show of civility.
The pen of the media was sharper than any blade.
That saying existed for a reason.
Even if Corrine eventually proved her innocence, her defiant attitude alone would give
reporters enough ammunition to drag her straight into controversy.
Wouldn’t Nate step in?
He glanced at Nate, who was seated beside him, expecting at least a trace of irritation.
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Instead, Nate wore a faint smile–was that… pride? He was getting more and more irrational when it came to matt
of Corrine.
Leah lounged in her car, her gaze locked onto the live stream. A smirk curled at the
corner of her lips. “Unbelievable. She’s actually that reckless.”
To challenge law enforcement so brazenly–did Corrine have a death wish?
Most people would at least put on a show of humility in front of cameras and reporters,
but not her.
Her arrogance was practically begging for a public backlash. Which, of course, made Leah’s job easier. No need to hire online trolls when Corrine was single–handedly
destroying her own reputation.
This time, Corrine was cornered. There was no escape.
Satisfied, Leah started her car, ready to leave.
But then, a sleek black Audi shot down the street and skidded to a sharp stop right in front of the police station.
The door swung open, and a middle–aged man stepped out, his graying hair doing little to soften the commanding presence he exuded.
Behind him, a group of officials in crisp uniforms moved with purpose, their sheer authority pressing into the air around them.
Leah instinctively hesitated, her fingers tightening around the steering wheel.
Who were they?
After a beat, she turned off the ignition. Something about this didn’t sit right. Without a second thought, she stepped out of her car and followed them inside.
