Blood & Roses | Book 1 | Jeon Jungkook
74 Bagian Lengkap DewasaThe attorney adjusted his glasses, standing taller. "Ms. Nicole, you've confirmed that you witnessed the suspects extorting the victim. That alone establishes a connection to Mr. Jungkook, given their claim of working under his orders."
"Claim," he echoed. "You said it yourself, attorney. Anyone can claim anything when they're desperate." His gaze flickered toward the suspects, both of whom were avoiding his eyes as if looking at him directly would seal their fate.
"They weren't desperate when they had the victim cornered," I said before I could stop myself.
"And what do you know about desperation, sweetheart?"
"You didn't answer the question," I shot back. "These men work for you. You benefit from their actions. Are you really going to stand there and act like you have no part in this?"
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"Your Honor, this is nothing but a weak attempt to drag my name into an incident that I had no part in. These men were fired from my company months ago. Why would I use them for something so... petty?"
"You're lying," I gritted out.
Jungkook turned back to me, dark eyes glinting. "Prove it."
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"Due to the lack of concrete evidence linking Mr. Jungkook directly to the crime, the court cannot proceed with formal charges against him at this time."
No, No.
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Jungkook turned to me as he stood, smoothing down his sleeves before leaning in slightly, voice just low enough for me to hear.
"You should've kept walking that night."