Chapter 177

Chapter 177

NEXT DAY, EMC 08:52:33

James sat in his office, the looming court appearances for Mrs. Lee, Eric, and his own personal conflict with the ESU agents and Kate loomed over him like a dark cloud.

He glanced at the stack of paperwork on his desk, but his mind kept drifting back to the courtroom dramas that awaited him. Mrs. Lee's case was particularly troubling. He knew her innocence, but proving it in court would be another matter entirely.

As he pondered his next move, Ellen's call interrupted his thoughts. "Hey, James, are you alright?" she asked, concern evident in her eyes.

James forced a smile. "Yeah, just preoccupied with work stuff. You know how it is."

Ellen gave him a sympathetic reply. "I understand. Just remember, you're not alone in this. We'll get through it together."

Her words brought him a measure of comfort, but James couldn't shake off the feeling of dread that lingered in the back of his mind. He knew he had to stay focused and prepare for the legal battles
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