She's loud, rude and annoying.

He's rich, quiet, reserved and rides a bicycle.

She's a murderer.

He's a lawyer.

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DeSean Savage is one of the best lawyers in the country and the best lawyer in his firm. He's always quiet and reserved but speaks when need be. He's also rich but rides a bicycle which may people find weird but they don't know the reason behind it.

Mercedes Lexington is a jovial unemployed girl who just graduated college. She's loud, rude and annoying and lives with her best friend who is the daughter of one of the richest men in the country. She gets involved in a murder which changes her whole life.

What happens when they meet? Read to find out.

Why So Stiff, Attorney Savage?

DeSean couldn't wait to address the tension that Mercedes’s statement stirred during their previous meeting. He arranged for Mercedes to come into his office first thing in the morning. 


Mercedes arrived, visibly nervous but trying to hide it under a mask of determination. DeSean wasted no time. 


“Mercedes, I need you to tell me everything—absolutely everything—about your relationship with Ronnie. No omissions this time,” DeSean said firmly, leaning forward at his desk. 


Mercedes hesitated, then took a deep breath. “Ronnie and I were close friends... at least, I thought we were. We grew up together, hung out at the same spots, and even helped each other with homework. But... something shifted.” 


DeSean raised an eyebrow, signaling her to continue. 


Chapter 17: Truths and Threats