Thaddeus remained cool and collected, his tone rich with implications, "Moreover, I''ve always felt that we''re not enemies, Lawyer Lee. Perhaps, we''re just friends caught on opposite sides of the fence."
"Friends..." Lawyer Lee felt a warmth in his eyes, barely believing his own ears.
"Besides, I believe, Lawyer Lee, since you''ve risked your life to meet me, it shows that deep down, you already regard me as your ally, right?" Thaddeus spoke softly, yet his words hit home.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Lawyer Lee, a top-notch attorney, a fifty- year-old man, broke down in tears in front of Thaddeus, expressing deep frustration:
"Mr. Thaddeus, I can''t take it anymore. I don''t want to spend another day by Avery''s side... In his presence, humans are reduced to mere beasts, nothing more!
Previously, when I worked for Mr. Chambers, despite his ws, he waspassionate towards me and took care of my family.
But after Mr. Chambers passed away, Avery has been covertly watching over my spouse and son, threatening their lives if I ever betray him! He knew of my loyalty to Mr. Chambers, and to control me, he resorted to threatening my family''s safety, a tactic that never fails him! Despicable! Sly!"
Listening to Lawyer Lee''s usations, Thaddeus frowned deeply, with Gordon beside him also sighing in anger.
"The Chambers Group was nothing but a fa?ade for Avery''s dirty dealings. Behind the scenes, he''s into smuggling, drug trafficking... you name it, nowlessness he hasn''t indulged in!
He even... asked me to alter Mr. Chambers'' will!"
Thaddeus''s eyes darkened, "What happened?"
"Mr. Chambers, aware of his declining health, had me as a notary public to draft his will in my presence. Whether it was the management rights to the Chambers Group or the Chambers family''s wealth, he didn''t leave a penny to Avery!"
Lawyer Lee was livid, "Avery usurped everything by force, a real nest thief!"
Thaddeus narrowed his eyes slightly, "Lawyer Lee, I have a question for you, can you answer it?"
"Please ask, I''ll spare no details!"
"Mr. Chambers'' death, was Avery involved?"
Lawyer Lee''s pupils shrank, "Though I did not witness it... but it must be rted to him!
Mr. Chambers had a heart condition, but with timely medication, it wouldn''t have been fatal. That day, when Mr. Chambers had the attack, only he was present. Mr. Chambers always carried quick-relief heart pills, yet that day he didn''t take any, andter I found the pills were missing!
Could it be that Avery just watched Mr. Chambers suffer and did nothing to help?!
Gordon remarked, "It makes sense, but we have no evidence!"
Lawyer Lee shook his head in frustration and anger.
"Avery''s crimes are too many to count. Mr. Chambers'' death is regrettable, but convicting Avery doesn''t hinge on this one life alone."
Thaddeus looked at him seriously, "Lawyer Lee, if I ask you toe forward and use Avery of altering the will and illegally seizing property, can you do it?"
"I can, but I''m worried about my family..."
"Don''t worry, my wife and I will do everything to ensure your and your family''s safety. I can use my private jet to send your spouse and son abroad without leaving any entry or exit records for Avery to trace. If he can, let him search the world over.
Once things stabilize here, I''ll bring them back to you, how does that sound?" Thaddeus spoke earnestly and sincerely.
Lawyer Lee, wiping away tears, nodded gratefully:
"Alright... I''ll cooperate fully with you to remove the cancer that is Avery!"
After strategizing in the car, Lawyer Lee got out and left.
"Gordon, have someone follow him discreetly. I''m worried he might be in danger," Thaddeus, influenced by his thoughtful partner, was bing more meticulous.
"Understood!" Gordon immediately got out of the car.
The ck SUV headed towards the Abernathy Group.
Halfway there, Thaddeus received a call from Evadne, her voice trembling with emotion:
"Thaddeus,e to the station right away. Wayne wants to see us!"