Haynes couldn''t take it anymore. He interrupted Jasper with a deep, steady voice. "Jasper, enough. Stop with the nonsense."


    Jasper retorted, "I''m not spewing nonsense! I''m just stating facts!"


    The officer interjected, "Mr. Wilkinson, I must remind you that every word you speak now could have legal consequences."


    "I''ll ask you again, did they really use Ms. Pearce''s life as leverage?"


    Jasper faltered, "Rachel has a terminal illness, and they... they refused to treat her unless we met their conditions. If that''s not using her life as leverage, then what is it?"


    The officer had never seen someone with such a skewed view, "Mr. Wilkinson, by your logic, anyone with a terminal illness who can''t afford treatment should sue hospitals for extortion, iming their lives are being used as leverage?"


    Jasper''s breath hitched, "How can you say that? We''re willing to pay!"


    "So, you want to buy something from someone who doesn''t want to sell it to you. Is that not their right?"


    Jasper''s confidence waned, "I''m offering them money. Why shouldn''t they sell it to me?"


    The officer gave Jasper a meaningful look, "Mr. Wilkinson, transactions are based on mutual consent. Forcing a sale is illegal too."


    Jasper was about to continue with his twisted arguments when Haynes cut in, unable to listen any longer.


    "Jasper, shut up."


    Since when did Jasper be so unreasonable?


    Haynes turned to the officer, "We''ll fullypensate Mr. Burton for his losses, including medical expenses and emotional distress."


    He paused, then asked, "Could Jasper''s responsibility be considered more leniently?"


    The officer gave Haynes a nod of approval, then nced at Jasper with a hint of disdain.


    Was arguing really useful now?


    Thew doesn''t bend to whoever argues best.


    Better to think about how to resolve this situation.


    These so-called rich kids, they sure added a new dimension to his understanding of diversity.


    The officer continued, "Mr. Wilkinson''s actions have severely endangered the safety of others. I''ve spoken with the other party, and they don''t agree to a settlement. They want Mr. Wilkinson to face the consequences."


    Jasper was furious, "They bullied Rachel! I haven''t even confronted them yet, and now they''re shamelessly ying the victim!"


    The officer advised, "Mr. Wilkinson, technically, we should arrest you. You''re currently out on bail due to your injuries, thanks to yourwyer."


    "However, your attitude might make it impossible to reach any settlement."


    "If the other party insists on not settling, ording to thew, you might have to spend some time behind bars."


    Jasper gritted his teeth, "They wouldn''t dare!"


    Seeing Jasper so stubbornly unreasonable, the officer decided it wasn''t worth wasting more words on him.


    "If there''s nothing else, I''ll take my leave. Consider whether you want to seek their forgiveness."


    ...


    Haynes soon found Ste.


    At that moment, Ste was tidying up the clinic.


    She was alone; Marvin and Mr. Burton were nowhere to be seen.


    As Haynes stepped inside, he nced at the mess on the floor and paused, his eyes darkening.


    The damage here... it seemed quite extensive.


    Now, Haynes understood why Ste and her team felt the need to call the police.


    But


    he had to get Jasper out of this mess.


    Haynes approached Ste, his tone firm and unwavering.


    "Ste, I need you to sign a forgiveness statement."


    Ste paused her sweeping, picked up a divorce agreement she had ready and waiting.


    "Sure, sign this divorce agreement, and I''ll consider granting forgiveness."