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Xavier’s expression turned solemn, and he said to Leopold, “This complicates things.”
It was clear that someone had arranged this matter in secret. Without support from someone powerful, it was impossible to achieve this. If Ethan could not help, it would be almost impossible for Kylie to avoid prison.
“I’ll think of a way to contact Ethan Ethan should have asked Quintina to follow up on Kylie’s case. Ask Quinting to find out all the details of this case When Ethan returns, we won’t waste any time and get right to it. Leopold and Xavier discussed the matter at hand.
“Okay”
At the detention facility, Kylie was momentarily surprised when she saw Quintina. However, that only lasted a while before Kylie realized Ethan must have arranged this for her.
Previously, Kylie did not know much about Quintina. She only knew that Quintina was Xavier’s wife and that she had been. working at the Vanderbilt Group. Later on, Kylie accidentally discovered that Quintina was also the Vanderbilt Group’s legal consultant
“Miss Stafford Quintina was more polite and respectful to Kylie. “Ethan has asked me to help you with your current case.” “Okay. Kylie replied.
It wasn’t that Kylie didn’t want to be too enthusiastic, but she knew too well who the instigator was. Therefore, it was difficult for her to accept Ethan’s good intentions.
Moreover, Kylie did not think that Ethan could help her with anything:
Quintina could also feel Kylie’s emotions and added, “For a better defense in court, I need to confirm one thing first. Are you involved in bribery and tax evasion?”
“No.” Although Kylie didn’t have high hopes, she wasn’t going to give up either.
Quintina did not doubt Kylie.
It wasn’t just because Quintina could tell there was something different about this case with a mere glance. There was also
Zola.
Someone that Zola was close to couldn’t be a bad person.
“However, I have evidence of your crimes. Quinting placed a document in front of Kylie.
Kylie had already seen this when she had been to the prosecutor’s office previously.
“This contains all the facts of your criminal activities. Firstly, there are the records of the money transfer. Although it was not directly transferred from your account, six transactions show money being transferred to Ryan Price, who works at the tax department, from an account belonging to a family member of Katie Rose. Katie is from Galaxy Group’s finance department, and the records show that the money, a total of 1.6 million dollars, originated from your account.
“Secondly, Galaxy Group’s tax declaration, which concealed more than 10 million dollars of tax payables, had all been signed and stamped by you. Thirdly, the anonymous informant provided several photos of you and Ryan Price meeting for drinks. This person will also testify in court.”
Quintina concluded, “It looks like there are both witnesses and evidence”
“I didn’t transfer any money to Ryan, Kylie answered clearly. “My dinner with Ryan wa
just a normal business dinner. I just took over Galaxy Group, so naturally, I have to meet with everyone. This is a business practice.
Of course, Quintina believed Kylie. Quintina asked, “Didn’t you receive any notification about the change in your account balance?
“I didn’t receive anything: Kylie’s eyes narrowed.
Kylie knew that many powerful connections would have had to be used to achieve such a result.
“Furthermore, I have never applied for this bank account before,” Kylie added.
“That means someone deliberately used this account to frame you, Quintina said. “However, the bank requires identification documents and personal verification to open an account. In other words, as long as we can obtain evidence that you didn’t personally open this account, we have a chance to turn this case around.”
“Do you think the other party might have missed something?” Kylie was not so optimistic.
“With our ability, it might be very difficult. But if it’s Mr. Hayden, there might be a chance, Quintina said bluntly.
Kylie pursed her lips. “Ms. Xaviera, who do you think is the mastermind behind this case?”
Quintina was silent for half a second.
“You should have guessed it already,” Kylie said. “Based on my relationship with Ethan and Ethan’s relationship with her, who
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Vou think Ethan will help?”
“I don’t know much about relationships, Quintina said bluntly. “But I think Mr. Hayden must care about you if he managed To get Xavier to personally ask me to defend you.”
“When faced with benefits, relationships are worthless,” Kylie said
Quintina paused for a moment.
Suddenly, Quintina had no answer.
Quintina didn’t have much contact with Kylie. Other than this time, the last time they had met was when they had dinner
with Zola.
At that time, Quintina had accompanied Zola for some drinks and did not make much effort to get to know Kylie. At this moment, Quintina was seeing Kylie in a different light.
For a moment, Quintina felt that Kylie was similar to her.
“We have to give it a try. Doing our best is better than doing nothing. Perhaps everything will turn around. I can tell you even if we put aside Xavier and Mr. Hayden’s connections, I would still do my best to help you because you are Zola’s friend.” Quintina added, “I do not submit to force.”
Kylie’s heart trembled slightly
Quintina gave off a cold feeling. However, perhaps because she was a lawyer, her meticulous expression when she spoke without revealing any emotions gave one an inexplicable sense of security.
They were just strangers who had met by chance. With Quintina’s ability and intelligence, Quintina would know who she was dealing with.
However, there was no emotion between Quintina and Kylie
Quintina continued to discuss the case with Kylie seriously. “Also, regarding your tax declaration report, it’s all signed by you. I don’t think you’re so careless as to be so relaxed about finance–related documents”
Kylie answered, “These declarations were all signed by the OA system. I asked my secretary to handle some of the OA documents, especially since I’ve been busy with the bidding process recently”
“That means there’s something suspicious about your secretary,” Quintina concluded.
Kylie frowned.
Kylie had also suspected Jordyn at first, but she had been the one who had trained and promoted Jordyn. “It’s impossible…. but who else could it be? Kylie thought
Kylie believed in Jordyn’s character, but sometimes, one could not avoid being tempted or threatened.
Quintina concluded again, “So now, we need to focus on the exact source of the bank account, as well as look into the high possibility that Katie Rose from the finance department, your secretary, Jordyn Turner, the deputy director of the tax bureau, Ryan Price, and the anonymous informant, were all bribed.”
Kylie nodded.
that
“Alright, I understand the general situation Quintina was not sloppy at all. “I had gone to find out some information earlier. You can’t be released on bail for the time being. However, once there are any new updates in the case. Fll inform you as soon
as I can.
“If this case can’t be overturned, how many years will I be sentenced to?” Kylie asked
Quintina looked at her.
What a rational woman. Quintina thought
Quintina answered directly. “Tll try my best to contain it to ten years at the maximum” Ten years. That’s practically my entire youth Kylie thought
