Side Chick Era Over (Sharon and Carter) novel Chapter 621

Chapter 621

Carter’s lawyer, Alan Specter, paused for a moment before saying, “I’d like to apply for bail for Sharon.”

The officer replied, “Sorry, Sharon is currently suspected of intentional homicide and must be detained. Bail isn’t an option right now.”

Mr. Specter smiled. “Intentional homicide? May I ask, who has Sharon killed? Or who is seriously injured and currently in critical condition?”

The officer hesitated, then said, “Well, no one has died, but four people did sustain minor injuries.”

Mr. Specter’s sharp legal mind quickly picked up on the details, pressing on. “Minor injuries? Has a medical injury report been issued?”

What laypeople call “minor injuries” often differ greatly from the legal definition, which tends to be far more severe.

The officer sensed Mr. Specter’s persistence. “Not yet, but the patients are still under hospital care.”

Mr. Specter nodded. “My client, Sharon, is a public figure with a concert coming up soon. Arresting her without solid evidence would damage her reputation. If this is a malicious false accusation, and they try to sully her name before her concert, nobody can afford to bear the responsibility for that kind of reputational harm.”

He smiled warmly, polite and composed.

“My client says she noticed the other car’s brakes failed and only tried to help them stop safely. How does that turn into intentional homicide? Her fearless, selfless act to save others should be commended as courageous, not condemned.

“Now, a good person who risked everything to help others is being wrongfully accused of murder. How many good people’s hearts would that chill? Who would dare do good deeds after this?”

The weight of this argument was clear enough that even the officers felt the pressure.

Mr. Specter continued, “This whole case started because Mr. Malcolm’s brakes failed. If Sharon tampered with his brakes, it would make sense to bring her in for questioning. But she was trying to save lives. Bringing in a rescuer to question while the real culprit runs free-how can that be fair?” 1

Even Sharon looked at Mr. Specter with newfound respect. He was clearly a formidable lawyer. No wonder Kelly and Nate kept getting bailed out by Carter.

Mr. Specter had turned the label of “murderer” into “good Samaritan,” leaving the police officers feeling cornered.

One officer said, “We’re only conducting routine questioning. There’s no intention to detain her.”

Mr. Specter smiled good-naturedly. “My client was trying to save lives, but has been twisted into a murderer. I suspect someone’s deliberately trying to ruin her reputation. Officer, I’m officially filing a complaint against whoever is spreading these lies and trying to turn truth upside down.”

The officers were speechless, completely outmaneuvered.

After a moment of silence, one said, “Since this is clearly a misunderstanding, perhaps we can all sit down and talk it over. If the other party agrees to withdraw the complaint, Sharon won’t have to be questioned.”

In other words, mediation.

Mr. Specter glanced at Carter, who nodded slightly.

“Fine,” Mr. Specter agreed, “but before that, may my client finish her treatment first?”

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