Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) novel Chapter 1075

Chapter 1075 A Convenient Setup
How could things have escalated so far beyond comprehension?

"It's a convoluted situation," the police officer commenced, drawing a deep breath before reluctantly elaborating the circumstances to Cherise. "You've got it right that Sebastian was apprehended yesterday. However, owing to his implication in economic offenses within Suncrest City, following consultations with authorities there, it was determined that he would be transferred for his impending trial within the span of two days."

"Regrettably, during the transfer process, a violent altercation ensued. Sebastian seized an opportunity to flee, and around four o'clock in the wee hours of the morning, his body was subsequently discovered deceased near a hotel dumpster."

"Furthermore," the officer added after a short pause, retrieving his phone and displaying a video for Cherise's scrutiny. In the footage, she was depicted wielding a surgical knife perilously close to Sebastian's neck. "This footage was forwarded to our precinct, and the injuries found on Sebastian's body correlate with those inflicted by a surgical blade. The exact same type of knife was retrieved from the dumpster where his remains were uncovered."

Following the presentation of the incriminating video, the officer locked eyes with Cherise. "Cherise, based on the evidence at hand, we have no choice but to harbor suspicions regarding your role in Sebastian's demise. We hope you are willing to fully cooperate with our inquiry."

Cherise's gaze remained fixed on the officer, her mind reeling as she grappled with the staggering accusations leveled against her.

They suspected her of being Sebastian's murderer just from some mere imitation of the surgical knife she used?

While she conceded to brandishing the knife in a moment of desperation, it had been a mere ruse. A calculated maneuver to deter him from his transgressions. She harbored no intent to inflict harm upon him.

As a practitioner of medicine, Cherise adhered staunchly to the principles of nonviolence, recognizing it as antithetical to her professional code of ethics.

And yet, despite her steadfast convictions, she found herself caught in the plot of a murder accusation.

With a face drawn taut and lips pressed into a thin line, she begrudgingly agreed to the authorities' request, preparing herself to undergo further interrogation.

The entire scenario reeked of orchestration.