Chapter 016

"Dammit! They've frozen my bank account," Leander exclaimed, his fists clenched in frustration.

"Is it really that serious? Why would they freeze your account if you weren't involved?" Sophia's eyebrows furrowed in concern.

"Uh, we need a lawyer to fight this," she suggested, a deep concern creeping into her voice. She pushed her hair back and reached for her phone, fingers trembling slightly. As she dialed the lawyer's number, doubt gnawed at her. Could Leander be capable of such a crime? Were there secrets he was hiding?

"Leander, you need to prove to me you're not tied up in this fraud mess. Just hiring a lawyer won't cut it if there is more behind the scene." Doubt and worry filled the room as Sophia laid down her terms. At her words, Leander felt a chill run down his back. Clearing his throat nervously, he started, "I understand how hard it is for you to trust me right now but I've come clean. Rex and his group singled me out, assuming my poor lifestyle would make me an eas