<h4>Chapter 247: No Way Out</h4>


    Despite Amelia’s reluctance and tears, she had to go to the police station. Ivan could do nothing to stop it. He had already called for the head of hispany’s legal team, who arrived directly at the station.


    Ivan’s father and his sister, Irene, followed him to the police station as well.


    Ivan and theirwyer, Dous, busied themselves in discussions with the police officer, who informed them, "Mr. Ivan, Mr. Dous, the proof is there, and the involved parties have given statements that only confirm Mrs. Amelia Brown’s involvement as a culprit. We can do nothing about it."


    The officer continued, looking directly at Ivan. "That man, Ken, who provided the stolen document to your mother, admitted he wanted revenge on Ms. Natalie Ford for losing his job and nned everything on his own. He approached your mother and sold her that document. There is evidence of your mother transferring money to him. Furthermore, Faye admitted that Mrs. Amelia Brown was the one who encouraged her actions during the perfumeunch event, promising her benefits in return. Though your mother didn’t steal the document herself, purchasing it makes her an aplice."


    The officer put forward a certain document for them to read. "Ms. Mia Wilson’spany, <i>Elegance and Beauty</i>, filed theint, and the charges are serious. The theft of an importantpany document could result in a minimum prison sentence of five years along with a fine. Additionally, Ms. Natalie Ford has filed awsuit against your mother for attempting to nder her for giarism, which could lead to an additional two years in prison along with a fine."


    Ivan’swyer, Dous, reviewed the documents carefully and froze when he noticed the name of the opposing counsel. "Daniel Cross?" His brows furrowed deeply. The name alone was enough to make him uneasy.


    After concluding their discussion with the officer, Ivan went to see his mother, who was now in police custody, sitting behind bars.


    "Ivan, what did the officer say?" Amelia asked with teary eyes, clutching the bars. "You won’t leave me here, right? You have to get me out."


    He held his mother’s hands through the bars and said, "Mom, I will find a way soon. Until then, please be patient, alright? You’re not well..."


    "I’m not well; that’s why you can’t leave me here," she cried out, panic overtaking her. "I... I didn’t do it. That man, he came to me. He..."


    "I know, Mom. Please, control yourself." Ivan suppressed the sadness that threatened to overwhelm him. "I will get you out of here. I promise. Just give me a few hours."


    "Will you?" she asked.


    Ivan assured her and left, hearing his mother’s sobs behind him.


    Outside the police station, Ivan and Dous were met by Irene. "Ivan, what happened? Where is Mom?" she asked anxiously.


    Ivan looked at his father and said in a serious tone, "Dad, take Irene back home. I have important things to do."


    "Ivan..." Irene began, but their father interrupted, "Come home with me." He gently guided her away.


    Ivan turned to hiswyer. "What do you suggest now?"


    "We could have tried to solve this by making Ken im that Natalie Ford was the one who manipted him into doing this to trap your mother, but he outright rejected changing his statement," Dous exined. "Additionally, there are proofs, especially from Nora’s statement, that show this isn’t the first time Ken tried to harm Natalie’s image. That’s enough to establish his personal enmity toward her, making it difficult to prove any coboration between them."


    Ivan clenched his fists. "We have to find a way. I can’t let Mom stay there. You know she’s seriously sick."


    "I understand," Dous said. "But it’s going to be nearly impossible to free Mrs. Brown from an actual prison sentence unless the opposite party agrees to an out-of-court settlement. I suggest we aim for that, as there’s no other viable option."


    Ivan thought for a moment and finally nodded.


    All he could think of was calling Natalie, as if just speaking to her could solve everything. Knowing their history, Dous didn’t stop him.


    Ivan dialed Natalie’s number, but no one answered. He tried a few more times, but the result was the same. Frustrated, he looked at Dous, who had been observing.


    Dous said, "Mr. Ivan, for the settlement, we’ll need to talk with theirwyer—Daniel Cross—who is representing both Ms. Mia and Ms. Natalie."


    Ivan hummed, and Dous made a call. Once the call ended, Dous said, "We have to go to Ms. Mia’s office. They don’t seem inclined to settle, but since we’ve been given the chance to present our offer, you’ll need to remain patient."


    Ivan hummed again. He was ready to do anything for his mother. Moreover, the stocks of hispany had been drastically affected, and the only way to solve it, was to resolve this matter quickly.


    When Mia was informed about who was there to meet her, she couldn’t help but smirk. <i>Seems like I’m going to see Ivan Brown on his knees today.</i>


    Ivan and Dous were led to the meeting room, where Mia and Daniel were waiting for them. They sat across from Mia and Daniel. After the twowyers exchanged pleasantries, Ivan and Mia acknowledged each other with polite nods.


    Mia left everything to Daniel while she busied herself with her phone. She was there only to witness Ivan’s misery. <i>How I wish I could record this and send it to Nat, but I don’t want to spoil her day by showing her his disgusting face. Let her enjoy seeing that eye candy Justin Harper.</i>


    The twowyers discussed for a while, during which Ivan’swyer offered to settle outside of court with a hefty marypensation. However, the matter hung on Mia’s reluctance to settle at all.


    Feeling helpless, Ivan finally said, "I want to talk to Ms. Mia alone."


    Mia shifted her gaze from her phone to Ivan, raising an eyebrow in question.


    "I have something to discuss," Ivan said.


    Mia nced at Daniel and gave him a slight nod. Bothwyers left, leaving Mia and Ivan alone. Mia waited for him to speak.