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"I'm driving," Olivia insisted as they reached Michael's car.

He smiled warmly. "Always looking out for me. I appreciate the concern, but I'm fine, really."

Olivia frowned. "You were just kidnapped and beaten up. Humor me and let a doctor check you over."

Michael chuckled. "Would if I could, but this case has gone on long enough. I need to see it through to the end."

As they got in, Olivia's phone rang - it was their lawyer, Paul Griffin who was sent to court after seeing that Michael was fine. "Paul? What's the verdict?" she answered eagerly.

Michael watched her face carefully for any reaction. After a pause, Olivia breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness. Thank you for calling, Paul."

She hung up, visibly relaxing. "Former Mayor Brown has been sentenced to ten years in prison."

Michael grinned, satisfaction washing over him. "Justice prevails. All our hard work paid off."

Soon they arrived at the courthouse, spotting the familiar crowd of journalists outside. "Staying for t
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