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Chapter 8

Author: Melon Latte
Lacey's case went to trial quickly. When she was brought to the defendant's stand, she looked completely out of it, nothing like the school beauty queen she used to be.

After the judge finished reading the charges, Lacey's lawyer actually argued that I'd given her the card willingly and that it didn't constitute theft. The sheer range of human audacity never ceased to amaze me.

I stood up and countered immediately, "Your Honor, Lacey claims I gave her the card. So when exactly did I supposedly
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    Then, I heard a deafening crash, but I didn't feel any pain. It was Brandon. His car had suddenly spun out of control.The vehicle swerved violently and slammed straight toward a concrete support column. Brandon was fighting the steering wheel inside. The tires shrieked against the pavement like a dying scream, but he was going too fast to turn."Help!"But there was nobody who could help him now.The front of the car smashed into the column, crumpling inward by half. The windshield shattered, spraying glass everywhere. The airbag deployed and engulfed Brandon's face.I stood frozen, my whole body trembling.My phone rang. My assistant, Tara Holden's, voice was frantic. "Ms. Dixon, security says there's been an accident in the parking garage. Are you all right?""Call an ambulance."I hung up and walked over slowly. Brandon was slumped in the driver's seat, the airbag already deflated. His eyes were half open, and he didn't look like he was breathing anymore.I straightene

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    Brandon disappeared for a while after that. I didn't go looking for him, and I didn't have anyone keeping tabs. A nobody who'd been thrown out of the Cooper family wasn't worth my attention.But there was no shortage of busybodies who, after hearing what happened between us, kept showing up to describe how pathetic Brandon's life had become. They were hoping I'd be in a good enough mood to throw them a business opportunity.I was happy to hear them out. A cheating ex reduced to this? Who wouldn't enjoy that?…One evening, I left the office and headed to the underground parking garage to get my car. The garage was dead quiet, nothing but the sound of my heels clicking against the concrete.Then, I heard a second set of footsteps behind me that weren't mine, following close. I spun around and saw a familiar figure. Brandon was standing about ten feet away.I barely recognized him. He'd gotten so thin his face had changed. He was wearing a grimy gray jacket with frayed cuffs, and h

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    Lacey's case went to trial quickly. When she was brought to the defendant's stand, she looked completely out of it, nothing like the school beauty queen she used to be.After the judge finished reading the charges, Lacey's lawyer actually argued that I'd given her the card willingly and that it didn't constitute theft. The sheer range of human audacity never ceased to amaze me.I stood up and countered immediately, "Your Honor, Lacey claims I gave her the card. So when exactly did I supposedly give it to her?"Lacey blurted out before anyone else could speak, "You said it yourself! You told me I could use your card whenever I wanted!""Your Honor, Lacey has been receiving financial support from the Dixon family since her freshman year of high school. Over the past few years, I felt sorry for her and occasionally let her use this card to buy basic necessities. Every time she made a purchase, I had her report it back to me."I locked eyes with Lacey and continued, "After exams, I de

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    "What did you say?" Lacey asked.For a second, Lacey thought she'd heard wrong. The cashier's tone was certain. "This card has been declined. The transaction can't go through."A stunned silence fell over the ballroom. Nobody had even recovered from the shock before the hotel doors swung open and two police officers walked in, heading straight for Lacey at the front desk.The lead officer flashed his badge, his voice flat and professional. "Ms. Kemp, someone has filed a report alleging that you're involved in the theft and fraudulent use of another person's financial assets. We're going to need you to come with us for questioning."Lacey went white and whipped her head toward me. "Nicole, you…"I walked right up to her and slapped her across the face."Lacey, how do you have the nerve to throw a party with my card? I have money, but I'm not stupid. You thought you could spend it behind my back and I wouldn't find out? Are you kidding me?"Lacey clutched her cheek, staring at m

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