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After another interrogation with the lawyer present, I was released on bail. Noah must have pulled some strings because I don’t think I would have be released so easily considering possible charges like visa fraud. He must have talked to some of his father’s contacts without the patriarch’s knowledge. It was proof that when you’re rich, you can get away with almost everything, including murder. Despite the help, I was told I’d still be called to the station any time. Even Jeff was let out but unlike me, he had a lot of unkind words to say to Noah, instead of thanking him. 

“Here’s the deal, Jeff.” Noah told him when the lawyer had left. The three of us were standing near Noah’s car outside the station. “You cooperate and get some money or you lose everything and end up in jail.”

“I can even accuse you of forcing me to it.” I had the courage to say, smirking at him. 

“You little-”Jeff began but I cut him off.&nbs