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Innocent Until Proven Guilty

Innocent Until Proven Guilty

"Speaking of knowing things…" Kyle said slowly, "You still haven't given me a chance to tell my story." "I know," said Andrea. "I was having too much fun speculating. Finding you like this is a gift, and I don't want to tear the wrapping off all at once. ‘Building up the anticipation makes it better.’" Kyle blinked again, then gave a quiet snort of recognition at his own words being thrown back at him. "So what is your speculation?" Kyle asked. "Oh I don't know, probably something utterly disappointing. Did they pick you up for speeding on the way to the farmers market? I guess that wouldn't explain the uh…" she gestured at his injury again. "It wouldn't explain that now, would it. Oh, I know! You got into a fight over the last piece of bluefin!" Kyle just shook his head slightly. "No? I guess it's too much to hope you did something really exciting like rob a bank—You're not secretly a cat burglar are you, Kyle? Lose your balance breaking into an art gallery? No…?" Kyle looked unamused. "Very funny, Chuckles, would you mind taking this a little more seriously?" "Of course," said Andrea. "Very serious for a lawyer to have been arrested. You could be disciplined. Disbarred! Why, we might not see each other in court anymore. Wouldn't that be a shame." "Wouldn't it though," replied Kyle. "So that's the kind of guy you think I am? Stealing fine art and fighting in fish markets?” Andrea pondered some more. "I know!" she exclaimed. "Did you get into a fight with someone's boyfriend? Did it turn out that you were your young lady's bit on the side, and you ended up having a domestic dispute?" Kyle winced. "Is that it?!" Andrea had been teasing, but it seems like she had touched a nerve. To whatever degree Kyle had seemed like he'd been playing along, even as worn down as he was, that last remark had left him deflated. Kyle hung his head. "It wasn't like that…" "Oh sure, like you haven't been collecting notches on your bedposts." "I'M not like that." "You're not? That's not what your reputation says, out there collecting numbers and breaking hearts. I heard that you were a real ladykil–" "Andrea! I'm not–" Kyle shouted, grabbing her hands. His hands were strong, and his grip so tight it almost hurt. His expression so intense, frustrated and hurt and… scared? Andrea knew she had been twisting the knife a little into something that bothered him, but what had caused this reaction? It was only for a moment, then Kyle seemed to catch himself and let go. He slumped back in his chair and slid his shackled hands back below the table. Andrea leaned back as well, adding to the distance, and folded her arms, no longer smiling. She glanced at the duress button out of the corner of her eye. If Kyle had kept holding her as tightly as he had been, she wouldn't have even been able to reach it. "I think we're ready for storytime now," she said seriously. “I think you had better start at the punchline. What have you been charged with, Mr Wynn?" Kyle took a deep breath before he raised his head once more. "Murder, Ms Mason. First Degree Murder." *** Andrea Mason, a defense attorney who cares more about justice and protecting her clients than just winning cases. But the one man she hates to lose to is her rival, the arrogant prosecutor, Kyle Wynn. Kyle represents everything Andi hates about unscrupulous win-at-all-costs lawyers, and for years they have traded arguments in the courtroom and barbs in the hallways. Their paths cross again when they find themselves on a high-profile murder trial. As much as Andrea might despise Kyle, she can’t believe it when HE is charged with the horrific murder. But she is even more shocked when he asks for her to represent him at trial… *** #SLOWBURN #STRONGFL #CRIME #MURDER #FLIRTY #ROMANCE If you want to know what to expect, check the reviews! ฅ^-ﻌ•^ฅ Burrito says to join here: https://discord.gg/qr7eUnxT2F
5.0
249 Chs
The Fake Daughter Is Not Innocent

The Fake Daughter Is Not Innocent

In her previous life, Xiao Ying had grown up as the daughter of a wealthy family with a silver spoon in her mouth. She had thought that she would live out her days in peace. However, someone secretly told her that she was not the daughter of the Xiao family, and from then on, she had been living in fear—afraid that her secret would be exposed and her parents would abandon her. She was desperate not to lose her luxurious lifestyle, so she desperately tried to keep everything as it was! However, just before the moment of her death, she realized that this had all been part of the Xiao family's scheme. They were just trying to trick her out of her amulet! Their real daughter had been living a pampered life outside of the house all along! After being reborn, she returned to when she was ten years old. Her amulet had transformed into the most powerful learning system in existence, all stored within Xiao Ying's mind! She resolutely left the Xiao Family, abandoning that world of superficial hypocrisy. With a bit of manoeuvring, she was taken under a new wing! Xiao Ying: "Boss, do you need a weapon? I’ll be anything you need!" Cheng Yang: "I need to do a quality check first!" Harnessing the power of the learning system, she could execute all kinds of skills at a glance. Martial arts, dance, computing skills, and so on—everything had become a piece of cake to her! Cheng Yang was very satisfied with his new weapon! In no time at all, Xiao Ying began becoming more and more beautiful, and more and more suitors began taking note. A certain big boss could no longer remain calm. Cheng Yang wrapped his hands around Xiao Ying's slender waist. "You should've learned how to be my wife and given birth to a baby for me earlier!"
4.4
210 Chs
My Knowledge Of Cultivation Is Completely Shattered

My Knowledge Of Cultivation Is Completely Shattered

[Check out my other book it's way much better] Book Name: Project Relife: 2x Isekai System ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Grand Elder pondered for a while before posing out his answer, "Aryan, have you read any history books on the old ways of cultivation." "What?!!" “Ah, how to say…. The answer you gave is invalid in this era. That cultivation system you are talking about is a two-millennium old history. I don't know how you came to know about those, but it's better to erase them from your memory.” ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is what Aryan got to hear from his gramps, on his fifth birthday. Wang Huang, a genius venerable cultivator from the ancient era, died in an unforeseen accident while searching for his path to immortality. After being stuck in a dark space for an unknown period, he took rebirth as the first son of Aditya and Anisa. Till the age of five, he was fantasizing of becoming an overpowered MC with a harem filled with seductive, voluptuous and alluring ladies. But little did he know at that time, that the world of cultivation has taken many twists and turns over the past two millennia, and his past knowledge of cultivation is outdated!!! Even though Aryan past life knowledge became trash in that new era, he didn’t give up on his dream of becoming an overpowered MC and continued his journey. But again, little did he know, that the upcoming future events, starting from Cultivation, followed by Cross-dressing, Sci-Fi, Cultivation Technique……… Will keep on crushing him and his world view!!
4.7
210 Chs
My Innocent Girl Friend Is The Fallen Demoness

My Innocent Girl Friend Is The Fallen Demoness

Winner of WFP #21 Descended and her life changed completely. Warning: Mature Content!! The unrequited love is the most dangerous weapon for a Demoness and she would conquer anything just to win in her love. The story unravels in heaven, hell and human realm for Volca to go with the adventures and meet new people, but she forgets one thing. An origin that cannot be changed. And the fate had it twisted for her. Will Volca get the Angel she has been in love for really long or give up on him choosing a new beginning that could either destroy or make her life better? We must find that out. What is it that the Demoness wants in the end? And what will Volca have to go through for the treasures? The rollercoaster life of the innocent Demoness to mesmerize and sway one's heart. Excerpt: Volca stood in front of the door knocking. It has been hard to realize the truth and find him. Ever since he left that way, she has been going through a hard time. "Are you there?" she called him. When she went to his office they informed that he is yet to join. She grew upset, and tensed. She desperately wanted to see him, tell him the truth. She cried, regretting her words. When he failed to open the door, she knelt down and touched the door, leaning her head against them. She didn't know he was on the other side doing the same. "Don't leave me," she said in the end. When she did, he immediately opened the door and took her in his arms carrying her into his condo. She remained silent, still crying, holding onto him, lying her head against his chest. She could smell the cologne on him as usual. He settled her down on the bed and looked at her. "Why did you take so long?" he asked her looking eagerly into her eyes. "I was stupid and...." but before she completed, he moved his head face towards her, taking her lips on his. She gripped her tight on the bed spread while her heart exploded inside. He slowly deepened his kiss and got on top of her, pushing her back on the bed. He saw how tensed she looked but too precious at the same time, and he kissed her again. There was a mischief glistening in her eyes. And she turned him, getting on top. She smirked, tearing his clothes, and throwing them away exposing his ripped body. He was enjoying it. She leaned and locked her eyes with his. Both breathing hard." This novel is going to spin off of my first novel, On My Way: The Demon King Made Me His, I mean it takes place in the same universe but two different stories. The novel will here portray the true heart of a Demoness and her life, trying to find the things she was not assigned, and if you are hoping for some heart fluttering romance, mind swaying, emotional swirl and happy moments, You can definitely read this novel.
5.0
201 Chs
Is 'Shattered' a true story?
3 answers
2024-10-06 02:01
It depends. Sometimes stories labeled as 'Shattered' can be based on real events, but not always. It could be a fictional tale inspired by real-life situations or completely made up.
Killing the innocent or killing the innocent
1 answer
2025-01-12 19:37
Indiscriminately killing the innocent meant the same thing. They both referred to killing innocent people. Killing the innocent meant killing innocent people, and killing the innocent meant killing innocent people. Therefore, killing the innocent and killing the innocent could be used interchanged to express the same meaning.
Was there an innocent anime like an innocent romance…
1 answer
2024-09-19 11:12
There are many pure love animes like pure romance. Here are some recommendations: 1 Love Asteroid 2 Magic Girl Little Yuan 3. Gate of the Fate Stone 4."Even a chuunibyou needs to fall in love!" We still don't know the name of the flower we saw that day. 6 Love Asteroid Vampire Knight 8 Tokyo Kitty 9 " Humanoid Computer Angel Heart " 10. Index of Forbidden Magic Books The above recommendations are only for reference. The specific recommendations need to be decided according to personal preferences and needs.
Who is the author of the 'shattered novel'?
2 answers
2024-10-29 13:51
Since I have no information about this particular 'shattered novel', I can't say who the author is. It could be an indie author who self - published, or it could be a well - known author working on a new and experimental piece. Maybe it's a debut novel by a new writer trying to make a mark in the literary world with this concept of'shattering' in their story.
What is the 'shattered novel' about?
1 answer
2024-10-25 16:09
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels named something like that. It might be about a broken or fragmented world, perhaps a story where the plot or characters' lives are in pieces, like a post - apocalyptic setting where society has shattered into different parts.
Is 'Shattered Glass' a True Story?
2 answers
2024-10-11 15:18
No, it's not. 'Shattered Glass' is a fictional story created for entertainment purposes.
Is Shattered Innocence a True Story?
3 answers
2024-10-05 03:27
It's not a true story. It's likely a fictional creation meant to evoke certain emotions and themes.
Is the Marquis really innocent in 'the marquis is innocent novel'?
2 answers
2024-12-02 21:45
In the 'the marquis is innocent novel', the Marquis is innocent. There are many plot twists that lead to this conclusion. For example, the so - called evidence against him is later revealed to be planted by his enemies who are jealous of his status and wealth. All the events in the story work together to prove his innocence.
The Innocent Scholar
1 answer
2025-01-16 20:41
If you're looking for an innocent recommendation for a top student novel, I'm sorry, but I can't find the relevant answer in the information provided.
Killing the innocent
1 answer
2025-01-11 10:39
Killing the innocent meant killing innocent people.
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