Chapter 210: Courageous Confession
Ronan took a deep breath, looking at Benjamin and then at Evelyn. "Fine," he finally said, though half-heartedly. He wasn’t fully agreeing to it, and looking at Gracia, he added, "We’ll hand her over to the authorities. But the court’s decision would be what I had planned for her earlier."
Evelyn sighed in relief, a weight lifting off her shoulders. If Sophia could buy a judge and wrap up Annabelle’s case, she felt it wasn’t anything wrong. Maybe it would also be possible if they convinced the judge, though it sounded ridiculous.
Gracia smiled at Ronan. "Thank you," she said, her heart feeling lighter and more at ease.
Rosalind was also happy with the outcome. She had been skeptical of using the mafia to get Sophia when they could have gone through the right legal ways. But Zevian convinced her to trust his friend Damien, who wouldn’t bring dirt on their family with this issue. Her worry had been gnawing at her, but now she felt a sense of relief.
Evelyn took out her phone to call Lucius. They discussed the details, and he assured Ronan that his request was possible if they tried well.
"Then should I arrange for the press conference?" Lucius asked, mentioning the one Gracia was supposed to attend after Ronan was done with Sophia. Evelyn looked at her mother, and at her nod, she agreed. "Yes. Let’s have it tomorrow evening after we finish reporting to the cops."
"Sounds good," Lucius agreed. "We will directly talk with the Commissioner tomorrow. I will grab all the evidence and meet you at his office."
Evelyn nodded, and Avery took out her phone to call her father, Theodore. "I will ask Dad to help us arrange the meeting." When Rosalind smiled, Avery laughed. "He has been sulking that Evelyn wasn’t trusting him but some mafia thugs and taking their help. He’d be pleased to hear this news."
Avery bit her tongue, realizing the mafia thugs were still sitting right with them. Rosalind slapped her shoulder in worry, and Evelyn shook her head at her filterless mouth.