Chapter 293
Mr. Blanchet’s influence was something they can’t just brush off, while Ms. Howard’s brother, Balfour, has repeatedly stressed that they can’t just let suspects off the hook.
On one hand, they’re feeling the heat from Mr. Blanchet on the other hand, it’s Mr. Howard putting the squeeze on them. They’re basically caught between a rock and a hard place right now
“Who says there’s not enough evidence?”
A cool voice suddenly came from the elevator, that’s Balfour
Haillie’s eyes lit up at the sound of the man’s voice Balfour!”
With a stride as smooth as butter, Balfour walked over, exuding an aristocratic air to rival Theo’s
Seeing her brother, Patricia’s face lit up, but she stayeds quietly by Theo’s side, not wanting to leave.
Bryan, on the other hand, became tense at the sight of Balfour, wanting to leave but afraid of getting chewed out.
Haillie, all smiles, went over to greet him, saying, “Balfour, you showed up just in time! The police said they needed a witness who saw Elinor and the thug who attacked Patricia together before Elinor could be convicted! But they don’t have a witness.”
Balfour said, “Who says there’s no witness?”
Haillie’s taken aback, her eyes full of confusion. ‘There is? Balfour, do you know where the witness is?
“I am the witness!” Balfour’s tone was gentle but firm: “The other night, I happened to see Ms. Mendoza and that thug together.”
Balfour walked into the center of the crowd, nodded politely to the police, and said hello.
Then he turned to Theo with a friendly gaze, although he’s humble, there’s a resolute look in his eyes.
“Theo, unfortunately, this involves my sister Patricia’s safety, I have to step in”
Theo squinted at Balfour, a dangerous glint in his eyes, smirking, “So, Balfour, you’re just going to perjure yourself like this?”
Balfour frowned then smiled. “Theo, you’re underestimating me! Everything I said is true; I won’t perjure myself, nor will I tolerate anyone harming my sister, no matter who
she is or whose wife she is!”
These words, though polite, were loaded with tension.
The atmosphere between the two men gradually became tense
The two families had a deep–seated feud. Patricia didn’t want her brother and Theo’s conflict to escalate; that would only push her and Theo further apart.
So, Patricia threw herself into Balfour’s arms, cooing, “Balfour, let it go; Elinor is Theo’s wife, I think…”
Balfour naturally held his sister, stroking her hair, and slowly said.
“Patricia, if a person is too kind, they’ll be taken advantage of, once bitten, twice shy I can’t expose you to any risk, so we can’t just let this go!”
Patricia was his half–sister. Even though he and his stepmother weren’t close because he was separated from his full sister when they were young, he transferred his regrets onto Patricia, treating her like his own sister.
He can’t let this sister get hurt.
Theo calmly looked at Balfour and said, “Balfour, are you determined to sacrifice my innocent wife no matter what?”
Balfour explained, “Theo, if it were anyone else, I wouldn’t bother looking for evidence, but because Elinor is your wife, I’m willing to take the time to give you an explanation. Whether I misunderstood her or you misjudged someone, we’ll know after we confront her.”
Balfour was very confident, after he finished speaking, he turned his head and respectfully asked the police, “Officer, as a witness, can I confront the suspect?”
The police were a bit taken aback, then hurriedly nodded, “Uh, yes, you can!”
