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Lines of Defense

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Reads 2,574
Votes 207
Parts 30
Time 6h 31m

Delphinerosewrites

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Ethan Cole is a defense attorney with a reputation for defending the indefensible. His clients are often guilty, but his philosophy is simple: whether they walk or not, the paycheck still rolls in. For him, justice is a gray area, and winning is a bonus, not the goal.

On the other side of the courtroom is Amelia Hart, a principled prosecutor who believes in justice and integrity, no matter the odds. She's dedicated to putting criminals behind bars and doesn't have time for people like Ethan-lawyers who twist the system for their gain. 

But when a high-profile murder case forces them to confront their own beliefs and the darker parts of themselves, the lines between right and wrong blur, and neither of them is ready for the personal and professional fallout.

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