Chapter 32
“You can play your divide and conquer games, 1 snapped, “but your threats have lost their power. I’m no longer running from my past
Palmes leaned forward, his voice dropping. “Are you sure that’s wise? Considering your medical records and that police report?”
He slid a photograph toward me–the police photo after I’d attacked Robert, alongside a psychological evaluation.
My face paled. “You think a six–year–old self–defense case spares me?”
Falmer smiled. “The media wouldn’t call it self–defense with Rachel’s testimony. How would they portray a lawyer with violent to
vindent tendencies depending on psychiatric medication?”
Diana stood abruptly “Teffrey, Palmer Enterprises and Morgan & Wright have had a productive relationship for years. I’m sure we can find a resolution.”
I stared at her in disbelief. “After he just threatened me?”
“This is business, Sage,” she replied coldly. “Emotions have no place here.”
Palmer nodded with satisfaction, pulling out a contract. This is our final offer. A five–year contract for Caspian Drake with league–leading salary. Contingent Jupon new legal representation.”
Dianas eyes it up “The numbers are quite generous
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. “That’s it? Palmer uses Rachel and Robert against me, and you act like this is normal business?
Palmer checked his watch. “It s getting late. I’ve made my offer. His phone buzzed, and his eyes lit up as he read the message. ‘Perfect timing. The final phase is in mution.”
“What does that mean?” I demanded,
Palmer a smile turned predatory. ‘Rachel just confirmed she’s meeting with an interested party at the abandoned construction site. Someone quite eager to discuss Drake’s future without legal interference.”
y stomach dropped, “Caspian was gathering evidence with Blake and Amanda today.
My
“Was he?” Palmer raised an eyebrow. “Because my sources tell me Drake received some very interesting information about offshore accounts Information compelling enough to make him go somewhere… alone.”
Realization hit me like ice water. This is a trap!”
Palmer smiled coldly. “Victor will show you
In the hallway, I grabbed Diana’s arm. “What’s happening? What is Rachel planning?”
“Calm down!” Duna hissed. “You look unhinged!”
“Something i wrong. Palmer knows where Caspian i!“
In the elevator, Diana finally faced me. “Palmer gave me a choice–drop Drake’s case or Morgan & Wright Josex 40% of our revene.”
She showed me her phone. And he sent me everything–your stepfather’s arrest record, your medical history, your prescriptions. He’ll make it all public if we continue representing Drake.
the sacrifice?” I demanded, fury burning through me.
Diana your hardened Palmer knows Rachel’s every move. They re working together. I suspect Drake received falur information to lure him somewhere
Mais your decision by tomorrow,‘ she warned, walking away. “Either step away from this case, or Morgan & Wright terminates our relationship.”
My phone vibrated with an urgent text from holde. Blake cant reach Caspian. Last message said he was checking something at the abandoned stadium Construction site. Alone
Fallowed by another from an unknown number: · Game over, little sister. Your quarterback will pay the price. It
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I called Blake immediately, my voice shaking. “Where’s the abandoned stadium? I need the address, now!”
“Sage, whats happening?” Blake demanded. “Caspian got some tip about Rachel and offshore accounts, then vanished. Said he was handling it alone.
“He’s walking into a trap! Text me the address!”
Flying through Victory Centers doors, I flagged a taxi. The abandoned Victory construction site, North District! Hurry!”
As the taxi raced through traffic, my phone rang–an unknown number. I answered with trembling fingers.
“Hello?” I demanded.
A gunshot cracked through the speaker, followed by Caspian agonized scream. Rachel’s voice came through, chillingly calm.
Hurry, little sister. Your quarterback is bleeding out. Tick tock
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