Chapter 73

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Unlike Kim , Owen stayed so low – key it was like he didn’t exist until he made a name for himself in a major criminal defense case , sending Haạc , the te patriarch , to prison , earning the title “ Cold – Faced Judge . ”
Since then , people no longer called him “ Kim’s brother , ” but “ Mr. Show
Fryderyk wondered , ‘ Are Owen and Arla close ? ‘
By the time Jackson pulled the car up , Owen had already left .
Fryderyk snapped back to reality , opened the rear door , and said , “ Aher you . ”
Caleb’s expression looked pretty sour , but Aria remained calm . She said softly , “ Caleb , I’ll be back by tomorrow at the latest ”
Caleb nodded .
If this was just a ploy to frame Aria , Fryderyk wouldn’t need to risk offending the Saxons .
There had to be another agenda . Caleb chose to trust his sister .
Aria got
ot into the car . Fryderyk followed , sitting beside her . The car fell into heavy silence .
From the rearview mirror , Jackson kept sneaking glances , shocked at how calm Aria was
An average person accused of murder would at least show some shock , panic , fear , or worry . But Aria had none . She looked as calm as if she was just going home .
At first , Jackson
thought a fifteen – year – old girl couldn’t possibly kill a seasoned criminal . Now , he wasn’t so sure anymore .
Suddenly , Fryderyk asked , “ You’re not worried about getting convicted ? ”
Aria leaned against the seat , her voice light . “ I didn’t kill anyone . What’s there to worry about ? ”
They would interrogate her at the station anyway , so Fryderyk didn’t press further
Over at the Cole family , Daniel’s face was dark with rage as he glared at the two people standing before him . His voice dripped with fury . “ Why didn’t you discuss it with me before agreeing to Aria’s lawsuit ? ”
Liam replied , “ Grandpa , Aria signed a prenuptial agreement . Our chances of winning are slim . There’s no poin dragging this out . ”
Daniel was so furious he almost raised his hand to hit someone . Hannah quickly stepped in , “ Grandpa , Aria’s been taken away by the police for murder ! ”
Daniel froze mid – swing . “ What ? ”
Hannah explained what she had found out , carefully analyzing the situation . “ If Aria snaps and starts airing everything – the prenup , the fact that she contributed to the Cole Group but still had her shares stolen – the public will only think we schemed against her .
“ This would blow up and damage the Cole Group’s reputation . At this critical time , we can’t afford any more mistakes
Daniel slowly lowered his hand and motioned for her to continue .
Hannah went on , “ Now someone’s accused Aria of murder . Plus , there’s her embezzlement of 150 million dollars . As long as we
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Inside the interrogation room , the air was thick with tention .
Wearing his uniform , Fryderyk loisked sharp and cold , every inch professional . His game was probing , his entire presence ern
This was Fryderyk at work – not personal toward Aria .
Fryderyk asked , “ Do you know why Leon tried to kill you ??
Across from him , Aria nodded slightly . “ I know . ”
Jackson inmediately started taking notes . The scribbling of his pen echoed eerily in the empty room
Fryderyk waited for her explanation , but Aria stayed silent . He frowned and asked again , “ Why did he want to kill you ? ”
Aria answered lightly , “ He got paid . ”
Fryderyk asked , “ Who paid him ? ”
Aria smiled . “ Officer , how would I know ? You’ve been investigating me for so long and still haven’t figured that out ? ”
“ She knows we have been investigating her ? ‘ Jackson’s breathing grew heavier , his shock too obvious .
Seeing this , Fryderyk shot Jackson a warning look ..
“ You’re saying you made enemies on your own and don’t even know who they are ? ” Fryderyk kept questioning .
Aria thought for a moment before replying , “ I’ve always been a law – abiding citizen . Haven’t made many enemies . ”
After a short pause , Fryderyk asked, “ Do you mind if we use a polygraph ?
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