Chapter 604
The Ceo’s Convict Wife
Rosalie didnât bother to watch Fionaâs performance. Fionaâs words were enough for Rosalie to understand that Lucas was framed by Fiona.
Rosalie didnât understand why Fiona framed Lucas in such a matter. They had no connection whatsoever.
At this moment, a police officer said to Rosalie, âYou must be Lucasâ representative lawyer. You can go in and talk with him now, but you only have half an hour.â
âOkay!â Rosalie replied quickly. Just as she was about to walk forward, a hand suddenly grabbed her wrist from behind her and asked, âAre you Lucasâ representative lawyer?â
Rosalie turned around and saw Calvinâs face. There was a flash of surprise on her face as she didnât expect Calvin to leave the hospital and come to the police station.
âWhy did you leave the hospital? Did the doctor give you permission to be here?â she inquired. Despite the fact that the bandages on his head and body had been removed smoothly yesterday, in all honesty, he shouldnât have been discharged from the hospital for at least a few more days.
âAre you really going to be Lucasâ representative lawyer?â Calvin didnât answer her question but asked her instead. âHe is my friend, and I believe heâs innocent,â Rosalie said.
Fiona immediately interjected from the side. âAre you saying that Iâve wronged Lucas? He is a monster!
If the passer-by were to arrive later, he might have truly succeeded in his heinous deed. Rosalie, just because heâs your friend, doesnât mean itâs impossible for him to commit such a despicable act. Why do you place so much trust in him?â
âThatâs because I know sometimes the evidence doesnât necessarily reflect the truth!â Rosalie responded firmly.
However, her affirmative response caused Calvin to furrow his brow. At that moment, the police officer urged Rosalie, âPlease, letâs not waste any more time.â
âOkay! Coming now!â Rosalie answered, pulled her hand out of Calvinâs hand, and quickly entered the interrogation room Calvin stared at Rosalieâs back until the interrogation room door was closed. Then he lowered his head and looked at his hand that had just held her, lost in thought.
Fionaâs voice filled his ears. âI canât believe Rosalie would choose to believe Lucas over me. Why would I falsely accuse someone of sexually assaulting me? Does she think I have no dignity? How could Rosalie behave this way?â
Fiona kept sobbing and then raised her hand to hold Calvinâs arm. âCalvin, you will believe me and help me to seek justice, right?â
Calvin turned around and looked at Fiona, who was crying piteously in front of him. He said in a deep voice, âIf you are really wronged or hurt, I will definitely help you get the justice you deserve.â
Fiona sniffed. âI⦠I knew you would protect me. You are still the same Cal when we were young.â
Calvin pursed his thin lips and said, his gaze pensive. âI told you not to call me âCalâ anymore. It was just a childhood nickname.â
It was as though an instinctive aversion surged within him when he was addressed by that name. He didnât want to hear the woman in front of him call him âCal,â as if it might shatter something precious to him.
Fionaâs face momentarily displayed embarrassment, but she swiftly tried to conceal it. âAll rightâ¦
Calvin, Iâll use Calvin from now on. Thank you, Calvin. Thank you for keeping your childhood promise to protect me.â
She deliberately mentioned their childhood time many times in an effort to ensure his support on this matter in any situation.
Rosalie entered the interrogation room. The police had finished their interrogation, and Lucas appeared visibly distressed at this moment. He seemed to be somewhat at a loss.
As soon as he saw Rosalie coming in, he panicked and said, âRosalie, I⦠I really didnât do that kind of thing. I donât know why that woman deliberately set me up like this!â
Lucas was clearly bewildered at that moment. After all, he hadnât been prepared for such a sudden turn of events.
Tell me what happened slowly. Donât panic! Iâm your representative lawyer now to handle your case. If you later find a lawyer youâre more comfortable with, you can always make that change.â Rosalie comforted him.
Lucas gradually calmed down and said, âRosalie, thank you!â
Within the span of half an hour, Rosalie learned about the events of that day from Lucas. He was helping to get the report when Fiona appeared beside him. She said she had sprained her foot and asked him to help her go to the car in the open parking lot of the hospital.
Seeing Fiona struggling with numerous items in her hands and appearing distressed, Lucas chose to assist her. He helped Fiona carry the heavy objects to the parking lot.
Then, Fiona requested Lucasâ help to place the items in the back seat of the car. She mentioned that it was too dark to see clearly and asked Lucas to turn on the flashlight feature on his phone to illuminate the surroundings. Without suspicion, Lucas unquestionably got into the car.
Little did Lucas know that Fiona would promptly shut the car door and then stage a fabricated scene of an attempted sexual assault.
The witnesses at that time were individuals who had come to collect their cars and the security guards in the parking lot. There were five people in total. They all saw Fiona exit the vehicle with a frightened expression while covering her torn clothes.
Half an hour passed quickly. After hearing what Lucas said, Rosalie frowned unconsciously.
Considering the existing evidence, the situation appeared grim for Lucas. This suggested that Fiona might have been planning the setup for quite some time. It seemed premeditated rather than a spontaneous act.
It was just that she couldnât fathom why Fiona would do something like this.
Rosalie couldnât understand it!
âRosalie, I⦠I was told by the police that I would be detained. If I am subsequently found guilty, I could face a prison sentence of at least one to two years. Iâ¦â Lucas wore a visibly fearful expression.
Rosalie fully grasped this fear. She had experienced the same anxiety herself after being detained because of the car accident. When she realized that all the evidence was against her, she felt the same overwhelming fear.
âDonât panic. I will help you, definitely!â Rosalie said in an affirmative tone.
Looking at her firm expression, Lucasâ fear gradually faded away âRosalie, thank you!â Lucas was very grateful.
When Rosalie came out of the interrogation room, Calvin and Fiona were still there.
Calvin fixed his eyes on Rosalie and asked, âAre you still going to help Lucas?â
âHeâs my friend. Besides, I believe he is innocent,â Rosalie said.