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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?

The air inside the courtroom was thick with anticipation. The gallery was packed—journalists, curious onlookers, and, of course, members of both the Jacobs and Miller families, all eager to see how this case would unfold. 


Mercedes sat in her designated seat, hands clenched together, her heart pounding against her ribs. Chris sat beside her, squeezing her arm reassuringly. 


DeSean, looking as sharp as ever in his dark suit, stood by the defense table, his jaw tight as he watched Jimmy stroll confidently to his side of the courtroom. The smirk on his opponent’s face made DeSean’s blood boil, but he kept his composure. 


The judge entered, and the room fell silent. 


Everyone stood as the judge took her seat. The trial resumed. 


Jimmy stood first. "Your Honor, today, I would like to call a surprise witness to the stand." 


Chapter 23: Trial (Part 2)