He pleaded, “Mr.


    Simmons, I’m deeply sorry! I can exin everything!”


    Hilliard set his teacup aside and calmly stated, “Give me a moment.


    ”


    What?


    Dr@per didn’t know Hilliard’s intentions but agreed to wait, feeling a glimmer of hope.


    An ufortable silence pervaded the room.


    They all had no idea what Hilliard’s intentions were.


    Unable to tolerate it any longer, Presley invited the police officers to join her for tea.


    A few minutester, Jennifer returned home with Mario.


    They were both taken aback by the scene in the living room.


    Seeing everyone present, Hilliard nodded at the police officers.


    They advanced and removed Dr@per’s handcuffs.


    Dr@per hurriedly approached Hilliard and fell to his knees.


    The dull thud Dr@per’s knees made when it hit the floor startled the Turner family members, who exchanged confused nces.


    Dr@per bowed to Hilliard respectfully.


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    “Mr.


    Simmons, I’m truly sorry.


    It was a terrible mistake.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    You identally consumed the drugged wine.


    I’m willing topensate you, and if that’s insufficient, you can vent your anger on me whichever way you like.


    Please spare my family and mypany!”


    Hilliard responded calmly, “You said I identally consumed the drugged wine, so who was it for at the first ce?”


    Dr@per shivered and couldn’t speak.


    Hilliard added, “Tell me the truth.


    If you try to lie, you will be punished severely.


    ”


    “I’ll tell you everything!”


    With no other choice, Dr@per had to exin the whole thing.


    “I’ve been engaged to Jennifer for quite some time.


    She’s been distant, making it challenging to schedule a date.


    We’re not growing any younger.


    She might agree to marry me in a couple of years, but I can’t wait that long.


    Our union could significantly benefit my family’s business, so I decided to use the drugged wine as a means to expedite our marriage.


    She’d be my wife, and once we’ve consummated our rtionship, we could quickly proceed with the wedding.


    And I would offer a smaller dowry.


    It seemed like a perfect n.


    Then I bribed a hotel waiter to slip the drug into the wine.


    However, your unexpected appearance disrupted everything…”


    Hearing this, Mario was a bit shocked.


    Presley and Jennifer were infuriated.


    The enraged Jennifer immediately pped Dr@per hard.