Chapter 383: Hellhole
After lunch, Rain met with Prosecutor Han, who was visibly startled to see her.
"Your wife is worried about you, so she asked me to intervene. How’s your lawyer handling the case?" she asked directly, already knowing he had a subpar attorney due to financial constraints.
Han hesitated, his throat bobbing as he swallowed nervously.
"If you’d like, I can recommend a good lawyer," she offered, her expression stoic.
A smirk spread across his face, though it didn’t reach his eyes. "You’re already handling my case, Prosecutor Lancaster."
Rain returned his smirk with a sharp one of her own. "Do you think I’m in this position just to rack up wins? My job is to prosecute criminals and seek justice. That doesn’t mean I’ll turn a blind eye if someone is being manipulated or coerced."
Han’s face paled. His head lowered slightly as he muttered, "I had no choice. If it were just me, I wouldn’t care but Michael involved my family. He blackmailed me with their safety. I’m not like other prosecutors who have the resources to fight him."
"You need to be honest in court," Rain said firmly. "Changing your statement won’t be easy, and there will be consequences for your actions. But I can advocate for a lighter sentence if you cooperate fully. You’ll have a chance to return to your family."
Han’s eyes glistened with unshed tears as he looked at her. His lips trembled as he whispered, "Thank you. But to be honest, I feel like I’m already a dead man. As long as my family is safe, though..."