The Divorced Heiress Revenge (Bella Thompson) novel Chapter 1991

Ralph leaned against the edge of his desk with arms crossed, his expression solemn as he looked at Bella and Justin. “First of all, drugs were found on Ian. The guy who sold Ian the drugs is a member of the Southern Star Syndicate called Horace. He’s adamantly accusing Ian, so the evidence is solid.

“Secondly, there’s been a crackdown on drugs, gambling, and prostitution lately, and Ian happened to get caught in the crossfire. Chief Hopkins has made it clear that no one involved in such activities, regardless of their background or identity, will be spared.”

“News about Ian must be completely sealed off.” Bella’s eyes were sharp.

Ralph shook his head in frustration. “Before you arrived, several reporters had already come to inquire about the case. I chased away, but I suspect the news has already leaked. How else would they have known to come? What’s more problematic is that the higher-ups know Ian is associated with Justin. Considering my relationship with Justin, I’m not allowed to intervene in this case. The ones questioning him now aren’t my people. Even if I wanted to interfere, I couldn’t.”

Both Justin and Bella exchanged a worried glance, both sensing a deeper conspiracy at play.

“We must find a way to clear Ian’s name immediately, or at least get him out on bail. Otherwise, this fire will soon burn Justin.” Ralph truly regarded Justin as family and was deeply worried.

“Having Steven act as his attorney can only buy us time, but it won’t solve the fundamental problem.”

Bella, the most capable heiress of the Thompson family, was now deeply furrowing her brow as she racked her brain for a solution.

The situation was simple. If Ian confessed and denied any involvement with Justin, this whole mess would be resolved.

But Ian was not just some random secretary. He was someone incredibly important to Justin, a close comrade who had been through thick and thin with him.

Justin would rather take all the blame himself and give up being the president of Salvador Corporation than sacrifice Ian and let him go to prison.

Justin, who had been silent, suddenly spoke in a cold voice. “If someone gives false testimony or if the evidence is incomplete, then Ian can be bailed out, right?”

Ralph nodded. “Theoretically, yes.”

“Then we need to start with that Southern Star Syndicate member.” Justin’s handsome face was frighteningly grim. “I’ll have someone intercept his lawyer and find a way to get a message to him.”