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"Mrs. Spencer sent this for you," Anna said to the Chief Warden, who looked at her with weary eyes.

The Chief Warden replied, "Pay my gratitude to Mrs. Spencer, but I cannot accept this."

Anastasia was taken aback. What on earth was happening?

"I will call Mrs. Spencer once..." Anastasia began.

"Madam, whatever you do, I cannot accept this," the Chief Warden interrupted. "We are under a great deal of pressure. The elections are coming up, and the opposition is not letting this case slide. Plus, other business families are putting a lot of pressure on us. We cannot protect Miss Scuderi any longer. Tomorrow, she will be taken for trial, and no one can do anything about it. Please take your gifts back, and stop sending things to Miss Scuderi from outside. It’s against the rules."

So many thoughts hit Anastasia at once. Claire is trying to protect Eleanor? Why? Is she bribing the police? What is the connection between Claire and Politician Scuderi?

When she returned, she called Claire and
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