Chapter 43

Even so, Evelyn didn't feel any pain.

That went on until Seth noticed the blood dripping from her palm. He yelled, "Evelyn, let go!"

Evelyn's entire body tremored. The more Seth tried to pry the badge from her hands, the harder she held it.

Seth could only take a gentler approach and soothe her, "Evelyn, please listen to me and let go. I'll still help you win the court case without that video."

The needle had already pierced into Evelyn's palm when she released her grip.

Seth's heart ached when he saw that. He brought out a napkin while speaking in a hushed tone. "Hang in there. I'll remove the needle for you."

Not a sound came from Evelyn as Seth pulled out the needle and applied some medication to her palm. It was like she didn't feel pain at all.

What she said after Seth bandaged her hand was more shocking. "Seth, I could use a drink."

…

Meanwhile, Warren's friends had invited him out for drinks after work.

It was slightly over 10:00 pm, but everyone's phones started rin