Chapter Ten

As Cass sat in the cold, dimly lit interrogation room, her mind raced with a mixture of frustration and disbelief.

She couldn't believe that a simple photograph of her receiving an envelope, which contained nothing more than cash, could lead to her arrest and questioning.

The interrogator, a stern-faced detective named Detective Roberts, sat across from her, scrutinizing her every move. Cass maintained her composure, her legal training kicking in as she prepared to defend herself.

"Ms. Thorton, the evidence against you is quite compelling," Detective Roberts began, sliding a folder containing the incriminating photograph across the table.

"This photograph clearly shows you receiving a large sum of cash from an ex-employee of the pharmaceutical company who has been involved in several cases of bribery, extortion, and blackmail and is currently being investigated."

Cass calmly picked up the folder, her eyes scanning the photograph. She knew she had to find a way to explain it.

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