His shoulders slumped in defeat and hurt flashed in his ocean eyes. I crossed my arms around me, fighting the urge to hug him. He darted his eyes across my face as if waiting for me to say, 'Gotcha, I'm joking!' but that wasn't the case.

"Leave me alone Finlay." I sternly said when he said nothing. "I'm done with this bullsh*t of looking for a way to put you back in your body and I'm done with you."

"Fine." He took a step back. "If this is what you want, then I'll leave you alone." He whirled on his heels and strode the other way, not before mumbling. "Sorry for disturbing your life."

Tears built in my eyes, and I wanted to scream and stop him. But what was the use? I ruined everything for myself because of my obsession. I bit my cheek as I watched him and something inside me crushed.

My heart?

Ignoring to agonizing pain inside me, I turned the other way and sensed eyes on me. I looked around and saw the people walking by staring at me like I escaped from the asylum and that's when it clicked that I was shouting at him in front of all these people.

But I didn't care about it this time.

F**k you all.

I lumbered to my office and was sent straight to my uncle's room. He was inside talking to my lawyer.

"We have set the preliminary hearing for tomorrow after the DNA results come back. The sooner we get out of this, the better." Uncle said to me when I stepped into the room.

Gulping, I sat on the couch and watched them discuss the case. I had no idea what I'll do when the test comes out tomorrow and they'll know it was me. How will I convince them it was just for investigation and I wasn't the one involved in the accident?

"When the prosecution can not prove that you were engaged in criminal activity. I'll file a motion asking a judge to dismiss the charges." My lawyer, Mr. Wolf, passes me a smile. "Then there will be no need for the trails."

Mr. Wolf is a handsome widower and has worked with my uncle for a very long time. I didn't doubt his skills, as he's one of the best lawyers.

After hours of discussion, I went to my apartment to get a rest. My mind was swirled with scenarios that will happen tomorrow. Kicking off my shoes, I plopped on my bed and stared at the ceiling.

There was pin-drop silence in my apartment. I've lived years like this and this was the first time it bothered me and I knew why. Shaking my head, I closed my eyes and tried to sleep.

• • • • •

The next day at the preliminary hearing, I was sitting in the court with my uncle and Mr. Wolf in the front. I glanced behind and saw Kayla waving at me. She was sitting with Micheal, Paige, Bill, and the two guys who spilled a drink on me at the nightclub.

My alibis.

I did nothing wrong, but still, I was scared as sh*t just because of my f**king hair. I loved my red hair, but today I hated them.

The other side of the court was also filled with reporters and Agents but Conner and Oliver were nowhere to be found.

A guy came and whispered something into my uncle's ears, making him scoff. He whispered something back and the guy left.

"What's going on?"

We'd been sitting here for almost half an hour and the judge was still not here. Neither were the two officers.

"They don't have the test." My uncle gave me a smug grin. "Something happened last night when the test was in process."

"What?" I frowned.

"The hair they found in the wardrobe is missing, and so is yours." He snorted. "They lost the only strong evidence they could have used against you."

"How did this happen?" I asked, but my eyes widened because I already knew the answer.

Finlay.

"They saw no one coming or going inside from the camera, but still they got missing. I think it was just a ploy..." Uncle's voice zoned out when the realization hit me.

Even after I yelled at him yesterday, he still helped me.

The doors of the court opened, and I saw Conner and Oliver entering the court followed by the blonde bit*h.

Now they don't have firm proof means I already won the case.

I narrowed my eyes at the blonde bit*h when she diverted her gaze from me and smirked.

Oh, I'll ruin you today h*o.

They took a seat and after a few minutes, a judge joined. Everyone stood up from their seats in respect, and I held my head high.

"Thank you. Please be seated." The judge said, and we took our seats. "Good Morning everyone..." He opened the file. "We'll be on the record here for the case FR 2808 - 2021PIL versus Amber Katz. This is the first day of the preliminary hearing. My name is Judge Edens. We are here for the case of attempted murder of Finlay Reed, who at this moment is in a coma..."

He read out the details of Finlay's case how and when he got into the accident and what his recent condition was.

"It's my understanding that Miss Katz is being accused of the accident and we'll be discussing the evidence that the FBI has gathered against her. Am I correct?"

"Yes, your honor." The prosecutor stated the charges held on me.

He repeated the same things Conner did of me being at the suspected places. I glared at the blondie as she quietly wept to ignore my laser gaze.

I'll roast her a** for what she did... Legally.

The prosecutor first called Micheal and asked him if I was there on the night of the accident to which he said yes and when he was about to say further, the prosecutor stopped him and called the receptionist of Knight Corporation.

She told him word for word about what happened, at which I rolled my eyes. Then the bit*h came.

"Candice, can you please tell the court what happened that night at the club?"

"Yes, sir." She sniffed and opened her filthy mouth. "I was in the bathroom when I heard my boyfriend-" her what? "- talking to a girl. I came out and saw her throwing herself at him and I came in between-"

"Objection, your honor." Mr. Wolf, who was quietly sitting, got up.

"Overrules. You may continue, Miss."

"She became obsessed with him and wouldn't let him go." I snorted at that. "When Finlay pushed her away, she got angry and left. Then we walked out of the club and he dropped me off. The next day I saw his news and..." She began shedding her crocodile tears.

"Thank you for that. You may have a seat-"

"Your honor I would like to ask Miss Candice some questions."

"Proceed." Judge Edens said and Mr. Wolf stood in front of her.

"Miss Candice. I'm going to be straightforward, as I don't want to waste time here. May I begin?" She wiped her tear and nodded. "Mr. Finlay, is your boyfriend?"

"Yes."

"You were with him on a date that night?"

"Yes."

"Then the scene you explained happened and Mr. Reed dropped you."

"Yes."

"Why weren't you at the hospital after his accident?"

"I was shocked." She gave an ugly puppy dog face. "My heart couldn't handle seeing him like that."

"Right." Mr. Wolf gave her a deadpan look. "You also said that Miss Katz came to your apartment looking for his address?"

"She banged on my door at three in the morning."

"Then what happened?"

"She barged into my house without my permission like a madwoman and threatened me to give her Finlay's address!"

"The same night she barged into your house. Didn't you tell her that Finlay was your... Apologies for my language but I'll quote you, 'He was my f**k buddy'?"

Gasps and murmurs echo around the room when Mr. Wolf said that.

"Silence!" Judge Edens thud his hammer.

"Objection, your honor!" The prosecutor jumped. "This is not the way to speak!"

"I was quoting her." Mr. Wolf held his hands in surrender. "May I continue, your honor?"

"Objection!"

"Sustain." Judge Edens gestured for Mr. Wolf to continue.

"Miss Candice. Did you or did you not say those words?"

"I didn't." She looked shocked.

Great actress.

"And you also didn't tell the defendant that you brought Mr. Reed to the club that night for money?"

"Objection-"

"Overruled."

"I didn't." She sobbed and turned toward the judge. "He's my boyfriend. I love him!"

"You oath to tell the truth."

"I am telling the truth!" She gritted.

"Then how do you explain this?"

He took out the recorder and played, making Candice's eyes go wide, and darted it to me. My lips curled into a Cheshire grin and I winked at her.

Sike bit*h!

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A/N

After writing this chapter I feel like a lawyer 😂