Nicole nodded.
âYes.
â
Ethel shook her head, the weight of yesterdayâs events still fresh.
A look of disgust crossed her face.
Vicki was ruthless, even targeting a child.
She became serious.
âYou might not be able to see her though.
The Hamptonsâ Lawyer is already processing her bail as we speak.
â
Nicole wasnât surprised.
She had anticipated this.
Wealthy families like the Hamptons always had top-tier lawyers on retainer, and since no one had died, bail was almost guaranteed.
If they didnât have such power, Vicki wouldnât be so audacious.
âAnd theyâre pinning it all on the nanny, arenât they?â Nicole asked.
âThe Hampton familyâs attorney supports this assertion.
I wish I could share more, but thatâs all for now,â Ethel remarked.
Nicole nodded.
She could uncover the details of the Hampton familyâs attorneyâs assertion on her own.
What Ethel revealed hardly qualified as an information leakage.
Plus, her presence here wasnât to see Vicki.
âIâm here to see the nanny,â Nicole declared.
Ethelâs eyebrow arched in surprise.
âThe nanny?â
âYes, I need to speak with her.
â
âDid you submit a request? Only attorneys have unrestricted access to suspects,â Ethel responded.
âIâve brought an attorney with me, although Iâm unsure if sheâll consent to meet with us.
â
Nicole had indeed enlisted an attorney to interact with the nanny, anticipating the Hampton family had promised ample compensation for the nannyâs silence.
Yet, she remained determined to proceed.
âIâll check if sheâs open to a meeting,â Ethel offered.
âCould you pass along a message fo r me?â
âWhatâs the message?â Ethel inquired, her tone tinged with apprehension.
Concerns about Legality loomed.
Certain messages were precarious, especially when directed at a suspect.
At times, messages might carry unintended implications.
âRest assured, I wonât complicate your job.
Simply tell her that her son had hired the attorney for her,â Nicole said.
That appeared harmless enough.
Upon confirming the applicant was indeed the nannyâs son accompanying Nicole, Ethel realized he, too, sought the truth from the nanny.
Ethel disapproved of those affluent individuals who believed wealth could manipulate outcomes.
The nanny, accused of harming Austin and Kamilah, lacked any clear motive.
Her salary was substantial, and whether or not Kamilah was present to care for Austin had no bearing on her employment status.
Even without Kamilah present, it wasnât like she would suddenly get a promotion or anything.
Why would the nanny, a woman in her fifties, jeopardize her life for such a heinous act?
Ethel consented, saying, âVery well, Iâll send someone to inquire.
â
Soon, Ethel returned and permitted the lawyer entry.
The nanny consented to the meeting upon learning that the lawyer was employed by her son.
The lawyer spent considerable time discussing matters before exiting at the end of the allotted period.