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Ethan reached out to law enforcement and attempted to communicate with the victim's relatives, but they refused and insisted on a comprehensive inquiry. Their sole demand was capital punishment.
This outcome caught Ethan off guard.
"Ethan, please help Alex. Whatever compensation they require, I'll find a way to provide it," Sandy pleaded tearfully upon learning the news.
Ethan was also perplexed. His inability to reach the woman's family was an unusual predicament.
With the trial looming, failure to contact the victim's relatives would severely hinder Alex's case.
Ethan began investigating and discovered that the opposing party had retained legal counsel. He was shocked to learn the attorney's identity.
It was Chris.
Furious, Ethan stormed into Chris's office.
He burst through the door to find Chris standing silently by the window.
Chris appeared weary and frail, a stark contrast to his former self.