Giselle

Days later

“Is something wrong?” I ask Matteo, who looks a little upset. “You asked to meet with me as soon as you got back from France.”

“It’s about the Lefebvre trial,” he explains, letting out a sigh.

“Have they managed to buy off the judge?” I ask, afraid that once again, lies will keep me from getting what’s rightfully mine.

“No. But during the evidence hearing, Oliver Lefebvre has decided to stay silent, even though they’ve insisted repeatedly that even if ...