Aaron Carter released Sienna’s hand before finally turning his attention to Benjamin’s lawyer, seated across the table. The warmth in his expression disappeared almost instantly.
"You cannot pressure my client into signing anything without proper legal representation present," he said firmly. "From this moment onward, any discussion regarding Miss Adams must go through me."
Benjamin’s lawyer adjusted his glasses slowly.
"Mr. Powell, this is simply an agreement offered in good faith by my client."
Aaron gave a faint smile that did not reach his eyes.
"Good faith?" he repeated calmly. "Your client attempted to obtain signatures from a detained woman at two in the morning without her legal counsel present. I strongly advise you not to describe this situation as good faith."
The atmosphere inside the room immediately became tense.
Sienna quietly sat there between them, her fingers still gripping the edge of her chair tightly.
Honestly, she barely understood half of what they were saying.
The conversation quickly filled with legal terms and formal arguments, leaving her exhausted mind struggling to keep up. Words like unlawful pressure, procedural violation, temporary detention, and conditional withdrawal flew across the room. At the same time, both lawyers maintained a controlled yet sharp expression.
Even the police officers standing nearby suddenly looked awkward.
But despite her confusion, Sienna caught one important thing.
Aaron Powell was protecting her. And somehow, that alone made her feel like she could finally breathe again.
The heaviness crushing her chest since entering this police station slowly began to lessen.
After several long minutes of tense discussion, Benjamin’s lawyer finally looked irritated enough to close his briefcase sharply.
"Very well," he said stiffly before standing up. "We will continue this discussion another time."
Aaron simply nodded calmly. "You may contact my office."
Without another word, Benjamin’s lawyer turned and walked out of the interrogation room.
The moment the door closed behind him, silence filled the room again.
Sienna turned toward Aaron beside her. Her eyes still carried obvious worry.
"Mr. Powell, can I really leave now?"
Aaron smiled reassuringly at her, then nodded once.
"Yes. I will deal with the police and the victim," he answered calmly. "You’re free to go home tonight."
The words instantly filled Sienna’s chest with overwhelming relief. She could finally leave this horrible place.
Aaron then turned slightly toward the police officer, as if asking him to come closer. The officer quickly stepped forward, several items in his hand.
"Miss Adams," the police officer said professionally, his tone sounding far less cold than before, "you are free to leave now."
As he spoke, he carefully placed her belongings back on the table: her phone and watch. Only those she carries to this place.
Even the sight of those simple things almost made Sienna emotional again.
After so many long hours, she truly believed her life had become trapped in this interrogation room forever. And now, suddenly, she was being told she could simply walk out.


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