Chapter 186
"I've been framed for murder," she finally said. "I didn't kill that man, Ethan. I hit him because he wouldn't leave me alone, but he was already poisoned. Nobody wants to listen to that part. They only care that I was the last person seen with him."
Ethan stood quietly, his expression giving nothing away.
"Declan is trying to investigate, but everything is taking too long. The Russians kidnapped me, questioned me, and threatened to kill me. If Nolan hadn't shown up, I would probably be dead by now."
She pressed her fingers against her forehead.
"I don't know what else to do. I can't keep waiting for someone to decide whether I'm innocent. I can't sleep without wondering if those men are coming back."
Ethan's gaze moved briefly to the door.
"How long has this been going
