All of the bodyguards shook their heads, and the Windsor’s head bodyguard that had been working for them all his adult life stepped forward. “No, that’s a ridiculous im. Mrs. Windsor and Chloe wanted to take dirt from the orchard and put it in their New York garden to help their rose bushes grow.” The bodyguard paused, and his face softened. “Chloe is a troubled girl. She likes to tell crazy stories to get people’s attention.”


    Back in Olivia’s interrogation room, she cocked her head curiously. “Who called you guys to the Windsor’s orchard? It wasn’t anyone on my team.<i>” </i>


    “We had gotten an anonymous call,” the officer answered quickly, then changed the subject. “Listen, Olivia, I’m on your side here,” he said and straightened his red tie.


    Olivia frowned and skepticism flowed through her. In her experience, every time that an officer had said that they were on her side, they actually weren’t.


    “All the evidence that you and your friend Ava have collected is great,” the officer continued. “You guys have provided us with audio and video proof that Mrs. Windsor and Chloe were involved in… something. But the most crucial piece of evidence is missing.”


    Olivia pulled in a sharp breath when she realized what he was saying. “The body,” she whispered.


    He pointed at her. “Exactly.”


    “The only concrete evidence we have of a crime beingmitted is by


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    you and your friends,” the officer said.


    Olivia froze, and a ripple of shock went down her spine.


    “You trespassed onto the Windsor’s property,” the officer said matter- of–factly. “And you were in the presence of Kelly, who is being charged for attempted murder on Chloe.”


    “What are you saying?” Olivia whispered, her voice shaking. She wasn’t worried about herself. She was worried about her friend’s freedom. Especially Aiden, who <i>had </i>been dragged into this and had his whole life ahead of him.


    “I’m saying <b>that </b>my colleagues <i>and </i>I don’t know what to think about this situation,” the officer admitted and sighed.


    After Ethan was finished giving his statement, he walked out into the waiting room, seemingly calm and collected.


    Meanwhile, Alexander was sitting in the police chief’s office with Gai by his side. After Alexander said what he came to say, he stood up and shook hands with the chief. Gai’s eyes were weary, but there was a tired smile on her face.


    Five minutester, the chief’s secretary entered the interrogation room that Olivia was in and whispered something in the officer’s ear.


    Frustration flowed through Olivia, who rolled her eyes, but she stayed silent.


    After the secretary walked out, the officer looked at Olivia with a furrowed brow. “You and your friends have been released on bail.


    After signing a mountain of paperwork, Olivia, Ava, Aiden Richard walked into the waiting room of the police station. A four of them walked with slumped shoulders and fatigued expressions.


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    Olivia wanted to turn back around when she <b>saw </b><b>that </b>Alexander wan waiting for them, looking refreshed and smiling


    “Did you have a good day?” Alexander asked Olivia, his lips twitching


    “Spare me,” Olivia snapped,


    Alexander put a hand to his heart and gasped in mock offense. “Is that any way to talk to the man who bailed you out of jail?”


    Olivia ignored him and turned to Ava. “How in the hell was there nothing under that tree?” she asked her friend.


    Ava shook her head in disbelief. For the first time, it seemed that Ava was at a loss for words. This, more than anything, made Olivia anxious for the situation that they were in.


    Alexander stepped closer to Olivia. The humor was gone from his <i>face</i>, reced with genuine concern. “It’s alright,” he whispered soothingly, and his warm finger wiped off the dirt from her face. “Tommorrow <b>is </b>a new day.<i>” </i>


    Their eyes locked together, and Olivia’s heart stuttered until she wasn’t sure if it was beating anymore. When Alexander’s eyes nced down to her lips, her stomach swooped, and she forgot where they were for a moment and leaned in slightly.


    When someone cleared their throat behind them, the two jumped away like they had been electrocuted.


    “I’m starving,” Richard said.


    “Me, too,” Aiden agreed and rubbed his stomach.


    “Being arrested will do that to you,<i>” </i>Ava said dryly.


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