38. The Tense Second

With everything taken care of and running smoothly for the day, Xavier returned home to Guetta's house. His wife had cooked some meals with her mother. Xavier was pleased to see Savana's familiarity with her mother.

"How did it go?" Guetta asked when they were all gathered around the dining room table.

"Jack presented all the evidence very accurately. It's just that Smith, Peter and Janiska don't want to admit it. They even accused Xavier of manipulating the evidence," Xavier explained as he looked at his family members one by one.

"Really, they've been caught and still won't confess!" said Ella, looking at her father and nephew with annoyance.

"Yes, Mom, Xavier doesn't understand their way of thinking either. If they admit their guilt, it will ease their punishment. If they continue to be evasive, then their punishment will be more severe," Xavier said, receiving a nod from Ella.

"Honey, will you be strong enough to appear before your father?" asked David as he looked at Ella who was
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