Chapter 289 We Can’t Just Sit and Wait
Edgar paused briefly before continuing, his voice low and steady. “That’s because not long after the incident… Thomas came to see me.”
“What?!” A ripple of shock spread across the courtroom. Gasps and mururs burst out like wildfire.
“There’s more to the story?!”
“Thomas tried to silence him, didn’t he?”
“Damn… I think the truth’s finally coming out.”
“This is really turning upside down–holy hell!”
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In front of the screen-
Clatter!
Thomas swept everything off his desk in a sudden burst of rage. Papers flew and scattered across the floor.
He clenched his fists, grinding his teeth, the whites of his knuckles stark against his flushed skin.
Edgar. That little bastard. He’d completely underestimated him.
Back when they’d talked, Edgar had never mentioned any photos. He’d just claimed—
That he hadn’t seen much. That he’d only heard some muffled noises.
Thomas had believed him. He hadn’t thought twice.
He told Edgar that if he hadn’t seen anything, all the better. Just keep quiet and don’t tell anyone.
The kid had seemed young, naive, harmless. That had made him lower his guard–made him believe Edgar didn’t have the cunning to pull anything like this…
But now?
He’d walked right into a trap.
“Thomas?” Selena had appeared at his side at some point, cautiously watching his face. His sudden outburst had clearly rattled her. “Are… are you okay?”
Thomas said nothing. His lips were pressed into a tight line. He shook his head slightly.
Selena knew full well how dire things had become.
If they didn’t act now…
“Thomas, we can’t just sit back and wait.” Her voice was firm, her tone decisive as she bit her lip.
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she quickly explained, “We need to go after Asher.”
Thomas frowned. “Asher?”
His mind was still reeling. He couldn’t keep up with her.
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“We kidnap Asher’s mother. Use her to force him into confessing,” Selena said coldly, her face darkening.
“Look at the way things are going. There won’t be a verdict today. With the new witness and evidence, the judge will probably call for a recess and postpone the ruling. Asher won’t be convicted today–but the cops will definitely come after you next. If you can’t prove your innocence, you’ll be the one in handcuffs at the next hearing.”
Selena laid out the scenario with chilling clarity. Slowly, Thomas began to regain his composure.
She was right.
The moment Edgar revealed those photos, the momentum shifted.
Now the case was a mess, full of new developments and conflicting evidence. There was no way the court would reach a conclusion today.
Asher would probably walk–for now.
But Thomas?
He’d be the next target.
“Asher’s mom is here at the courthouse,” Selena added, eyes narrowing. “Once this hearing wraps up, we move. Fast.”
“She’s his only weakness. Use her to force a confession out of him. It’s our best shot.”
Thomas fell silent for a long moment, thinking it through.
Right now… there was no better option.
Selena’s plan was crude–but it just might work.
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