Chapter 2387


    The sensation was unbearable, tormenting Justin to the point where even his extraordinary willpower felt inadequate. It was worse than death.


    "Do you even know what this stuff is?" Jack questioned sharply.


    Justin''s voice was low. "What?"


    "It''s called Crystal Ice. Currently, it''s the most toxic and addictive new drug on the market!"


    Justin''s pupils contracted violently, his breathing faltering, "What did you say it is?"


    "Mr. Salvador, at this point, the evidence is irrefutable. Do you really need to keep acting?" Jack stood before him, his gaze cold and unyielding. "Confess honestly. Don''t waste our time, and don''t waste your precious time either. It''s your first offense, so the sentence won''t be severe. A real man owns up to his actions. Think it through."


    Justin lowered his gaze, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper. Yet beneath hisposed surface, an intense me zed in his eyes.


    The drugs hade from rice. In other words, they were provided under Grant''s orders.


    From the beginning, Grant had never intended to cure him. Instead, he had lured Justin into drug dependency. Step by step, Grant had pushed him into the depths of hell, forcing him into a devil''s pact.


    The realization hit Justin like a thunderbolt, his thoughts in turmoil. His temples throbbed violently, his vision wavering between blurry and sharp.


    At that moment, the door to the interrogation room opened once more.


    Justin squeezed his eyes shut, then opened them to see a sharply dressed man with refined features approaching.


    His voice was steady, each word resolute and firm. "I am Justin''s attorney, rence Lovett. From this moment on, my client has the right to selectively answer or refuse any unreasonable questions posed by the authorities."


    "Judge Lovett-?!" Jack stared at rence in astonishment.


    As members of the same judicial system, how could he not recognize the once-renowned rence Lovett? "Judge Lovett?" Justin''s forehead was damp with cold sweat. His thin lips moved faintly.


    rence''s calm smile carried a hint of warmth. "I am no longer a judge. Today, I''m simply yourwyer, Mr. Salvador."


    Jack''s lips curled into a mocking smile. "Hah, leave it to the Salvador family, Savrow''s top financial power, to hire the once-principled, fearless Judge Lovett,"


    "Different rolese with different responsibilities. As awyer, I believe everyone has the right to defend themselves." rence''s demeanor remainedposed as he seated himself beside Justin.


    The two men exchanged a brief but meaningful nce.


    rence then leaned closer, lowering his voice so only Justin could hear. "It was Ms. Thompson who asked me to assist you."


    Justin stared at him, his heart pounding erratically as if desperately trying to break free from the thorns binding it. rence straightened and picked up the test report. His tone was calm but carried an edge of authority. "While the test result is positive, it does not conclusively prove that my client consumed illegal drugs. Certain banned medications, when overdosed, can also yield a positive result. Don''t you think your conclusion is a bit premature, Captain Lowe?"Còntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    A nearby officer interjected indignantly. "But we found Crystal Ice in his office! Even if it wasn''t arge quantity, it still constitutes possession!"


    "I''ve seen plenty of these frame-ups before." rence set the report aside, his sharp gaze cutting like an arrow.


    CI


    Two months ago, our firm handled a case where someone used their manager of embezzlement. The police found a box of cash in that manager''s car. But after investigation, it was revealed that someone had deliberately broken into the car''s trunk to nt the money.


    "The Salvador Corporation''s headquarters has thousands of employees. Even with security measures in ce, can you guarantee no one could sneak in and nt this substance to frame my client?"


    Jack''s temper red. His jaw clenched tightly. "Hah, Judge Lovett, you certainly have a way of ying with words."


    "There''s one more thing," rence pressed, his voice heavy with gravitas. "You use my client of drug use. Do you have aplete chain of evidence?"


    Jack''s brows furrowed deeply.


    rence leaned forward, his tone cold and deliberate. "Do you have proof that Mr. Salvador purchased these drugs or instructed someone else to purchase them on his behalf?"