Chapter 376

"You... you’re saying the Hawthorne family might pull strings in the L City courts? That even if I’m innocent, the verdict could be twisted their way?" Cassandra’s eyes flew wide open, voice raising sharply. Ethan Carter frowned at her sudden outburst—too loud, too risky. But remembering the surveillance was handled by his own people, he eased a little. "It’s possible," he nodded. Cassandra's expression shifted immediately—alert, guarded. "Everyone thinks I pushed Mara Hawthorne, but I didn’t. She knows it, too." "You're her fiancé. You believed her side and came to confront me, right? So why the sudden change—why help me now?" Her eyes locked on him, full of suspicion, like she was bracing for another trap. "I’m not helping you out of goodwill. I’ve got terms," Ethan said, lowering his voice, lips pressed tight. This wasn’t a conversation for careless ears—even his own people. "What terms?" Cassandra didn’t bother whispering; her tone stayed level but sharp. He didn’t respond right aw