The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson
Chapter 153

Chapter 153

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I don't really care, but I suppose you two will need to replace yourselves a new lawyer to deal with this mess," the officer remarked nonchalantly. "Anyway, I've delivered the news, so you can go back to imagining your freedom," he added, turning on his heel to leave them alone once again.

Frederick and Vanessa were seething with anger. That cop had only come to humiliate them, mocking them with such grim news.

"That bastard couldn't even do that right?!" Frederick shouted, slamming his fists against the bars. "How hard could it have been to get the mute girl to sign? Damn it... I never should've trusted a fool like him." "I told you we shouldn't have trusted that idiot!"

"Alright, alright, woman... I admit it was a mistake. But how did they replace out?"

"Forget that... We've got a bigger problem now."

"What?"

"You told him about our plans yesterday. What if he spills everything to Detective Morgan about what we wanted to do to Deborah?"

*Shut up. He knows better than to talk. It would be worse for him if he did."

Vanessa grimaced. "Well... now what do we do?"

"Don't bother me... I'm thinking." Frederick said, running his hands through his hair in frustration.

"Think fast, because I have no idea where we're going to replace a new lawyer to represent us three days before the trial."

"Tch... well, without a lawyer, they can't hold the trial."

"You're wrong about that. They'll obviously assign us a public defender at the last minute," she said, annoyed. "And I'm telling you, I don't want some cheap lawyer representing us. That would be admitting defeat.

"Ah. be realistic, woman. We're screwed... We've got nothing, and we're worse off than when we started."

"Well, that doesn't matter to me, because YOU promised me everything, and you need to keep your word."

"I know... How about you use your charms to seduce one of the guards into unlocking our cell?"

"I'm not some cheap floozy," she retorted, offended.

"Come on, you got your body done to look like one," he mocked, but his satisfaction was cut short when she slapped him hard.

"Let me remind you that I did it to please YOU."

se

Frederick tried to pull her closer, though the bars were in the way. "I know... because I love how sexy, Irresistible, and desirable you look..."

"Don't think sweet-talking me is going to make me forgive you,"

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"Right now, I wish these bars would just disappear so we could take out our frustrations... or don't you feel the same?" he asked, starting to run his hands shamelessly over her body.

"Well, if you put it that way. I suppose I do

If you two remember where you are." came a voice that snapped them out of their moment. They quickly pulled apart and turned to see a quard standing in front of their cells with two trays of food. "Anyway here you go, enjoy the chef's special," he said mockingly, dropping the trays on the floor before walking

away.

They scowled at the way they were being treated, but swallowed their pride and picked up the trays. On the trays was a purple mush they had to eat lest they starve.

As Frederick took a bite, he noticed something hidden in his tray. He pulled it out and discovered a burner phone, which immediately started ringing.

They exchanged a look before huddling together to answer the call.

"Hello...?" Frederick said, a hint of uncertainty in his voice.

"Seems like you're having a rough time," a distorted voice came from the other end of the line.

"Who are you...?"

"You already know the answer. I told you I'd be keeping an eye on you."

"Vox..." Frederick whispered in fear.

"Looks like you ignored my warning about mentioning me to Detective Morgan."

"Wait... we didn't say anything." Vanessa protested, panic creeping into her voice.

"Not you, but your son bragged that I was his best friend... and you know I hate lies. Besides, you both still owe me after betraying me to get your cop buddy promoted to commissioner." They were both terrified now. "There's no way you're Vox..."

"Unfortunately for you, I'm immortal and out for revenge... Unless, of course, you have something to offer

me t

"If you know anything, help us," Frederick pleaded.

"Why should I?"

"If you help me win the case against Alexandra's daughter, I can give you anything you want."

"Anything?"

"Yes..

"Deal. I'll send you something in a few hours," the voice said before the call ended.