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    As soon as he spoke, the mood changed. The tension was thick, almost suffocating.


    Wilbur had steeled himself for this moment when he found out Corrine was here. But standing in front of Jules, he couldn’t shake the unease.


    He looked past Jules and saw Corrine on the sofa. She wore a royal blue suit jacket with a white silk slip dress underneath. She radiated grace and sophistication. Her hair, slightly curled, fell over one shoulder, adding an air of allure to her already stunning face.


    Feeling his eyes on her, Corrine slowly lifted her gaze. “Are you here for me?”


    The sudden attention made Wilbur’s ears flush. He cleared his throat and quickly regained hisposure, presenting an arrest warrant. “We’ve received a report…”


    using you of intentional assault. Pleasee with us to assist with the investigation.


    At that, Corrine’s eyes narrowed, a cold gleam shing in them.


    Jules let out a softugh. “I didn’t quite catch that. Care to say it again?” His voice was slow and calm, but there was a sharpness in it that sent a chill down Wilbur’s back. Wilbur studied Jules carefully. His gut told him speaking again might set Jules off.


    After a tense pause, he reluctantly handed the arrest warrant to Jules and said, “Thises directly from Mr. Stevens, the deputy director at our station.”


    Jules didn’t even look at it. He tossed the warrant back at Wilbur, hitting him in the face. “You cops sure have guts, barging in without knowing what’s going on!”


    Jules had heard some rumors about Brannon Stevens, the newly appointed deputy director. It was said that he had been ced in his position by some powerful figure behind the scenes. Fresh in office, Brannon seemed eager to wrest control from Arion, clearly aiming to push him aside. The only reason for his boldness was his strong backing.


    Now, his direct attack on Corrine was nothing short of a challenge to the Ford family.


    “Mr. Ford, we’re just doing our job,” said Robert White, a young officer standing behind Wilbur. “We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t have evidence. She was the one who struck first. Ask her if you don’t believe it.”


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    His words pointed straight at Corrine.


    Corrine calmly twirled her cup, a yful smile on her face. “I did act first. But when did self-defense be a crime? I was just protecting myself.”


    Robert sneered. “You left those people crippled or knocked out cold. And you call that self-defense?”


    Wilbur watched Robert without saying a word. He simply stepped aside and lit a cigarette. If someone was eager to take the me, why should he intervene?


    “Don’t lecture me about thew. Unless your chief or deputy director shows up in person, no one is taking her anywhere!” Jules’ eyes scanned the group of officers, his presence radiating a menacing energy.


    Robert scowled. “Take her away!”


    “Yes, sir!” The officer beside Robert moved toward Corrine, handcuffs in hand.


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