Chapter 127

“See you soon, Madame,” she said, looking back at Rima with cool detachment.

“For now, Atty. Hans and Atty. Cole will ensure that the arrest procedures are properly carried out.”

A faint smile followed.

“And they’ll personally escort you to your new accommodation.”

The words landed like a final humiliation.

Then Cassidy turned and walked away-calm, composed—while behind her, the Knowles family’s outrage echoed through the station, and Rima’s fear finally broke into quiet, trembling despair.

Her steps felt lighter than they had in days as she walked out of the police station. The image of the ever-proud Knowles family -especially Rima and Mirriam-stripped of their composure and visibly shaken lingered in her mind. For the first time, she had seen fear in their eyes.