His Obsession Began After Losing Her-Chapter 56: A True Victim

Shuri stood on her balcony, gazing out at the tranquil river view, occasionally glancing at the neighboring balcony.

It was already 10 PM, but Noran's unit remained dark.

He usually arrived home around the same time as she did, but tonight he was late.

Shuri shook her head, mentally scolding herself. "Are you crazy? Why are you looking out for him when you're supposed to avoid him?"

Sighing quietly, she wondered why she cared so much about whether he was home or not.

Shuri knew she shouldn't be doing this—letting her thoughts revolve around him.

Just as she resolved to go back inside, a sudden flash of light caught her eye.

The living room in Noran's unit lit up, casting a warm glow onto the balcony.

She watched as Noran walked out, talking on the phone, his expression serious and cold.

When Noran noticed her staring from a distance, his stern face softened, and a warm smile spread across his lips.

Shuri felt her heart skip a beat, and she quickly retreated back inside.

Noran watched her leave, a flicker of hope in his eyes.

Had she been looking out for him just now?

He hadn't had the time to see Shuri today because he had been busy with Paragon's expansion in Sol City.

On top of that, the news of Roy being arrested for suspected murder had consumed most of his day.

"Mr. Lee?" Clifford's voice interrupted Noran's thoughts, snapping him back to reality.

Instantly, Noran's smile vanished, and his expression turned cold. "I'm listening."

"We have followed your instruction and doing all we can to prevent the news of Mr. Roy's arrest from reaching the public," Clifford reported over the phone.

"Luckily, we have Lloyd Media on our side. Without them, it would be impossible to keep his arrest under wraps. However, I don't think we can keep it hidden forever."

Noran knew the consequences if news of Roy's arrest got out.

The impact on Paragon would be severe.

The company's reputation would take a hit, investors would lose confidence, and the stock prices would likely plummet.

Frustration gnawed at Noran because he knew exactly who was behind this scheme.

If Paragon were to falter, the Carter Group would seize the opportunity to undermine their projects, poach their clients, and dominate the market share.

The Carters would relish the chance to see Paragon vulnerable and would undoubtedly exploit every weakness.

As much as he wanted to deal with the Carter Group directly, he knew that proving Roy's innocence had to be the priority.

Clearing Roy's name would not only stabilize Paragon but also thwart the Carters' plans.

"Clifford, our first priority is to prove Roy's innocence," Noran instructed.

"Yes, Mr. Lee, I'll do my best and make sure Mr. Roy gets released. But since Mr. Roy is your friend, would you like to personally come back to New Valley to oversee the situation?"

Noran pondered for a moment.

In his first life, Roy hadn't entertained the thought of marrying another woman because he was deeply in love with Karlene. fɾēewebnσveℓ.com

However, in this life, Roy married Anne despite Noran's warnings that their marriage wouldn't work.

Noran had expected them to eventually divorce, but he hadn't anticipated Roy being framed for Anne's murder.

"No need," Noran finally answered. "Just carry out my instructions."

"Yes, Mr. Lee. What's your directive?" Clifford asked.

"Find a way to portray Roy as the victim. That's the only way we can turn this around."

Clifford hesitated, finding the task daunting.

From a murder suspect to a victim?

That sounded impossible.

"I'm sure his defense attorney can take it from here," Noran said smoothly, picking up on Clifford's hesitation.

"Are you suggesting we should temporarily relieve Mr. Hughes from his duties and have him represent Mr. Roy?"

"No, Roy already has someone else representing him, doesn't he?"

"Oh—right. Karlene Lee. I've heard she's a force to be reckoned with," Clifford replied.

A subtle smirk appeared on Noran's lips.

He had never expected the hot-headed and reckless woman who always came between him and Shuri in their first life to become a successful attorney.

It amazed him how her fate had changed just because Shuri had managed to save their parents in this life.

Even though Karlene had become more composed and cool-headed as an attorney, Noran was certain she still retained her brave and bold personality.

It was that kind of daring spirit that made her the perfect attorney to help overturn Roy's situation.

"Yes, if it's her, she should be able to turn this around. Just pass her my instructions and she'll know what to do."

Clifford felt a surge of hope. "Understood, Mr. Lee. I'll ensure everything is in place and coordinate with Ms. Lee."

...

Karlene walked into the police station, her frustration evident in every step. She had managed to close most of her cases this month, hoping to finally return to Sol City and reunite with her family.

However, her plans were abruptly derailed by a new, more pressing case—her client, Roy, accused of murdering his wife.

How had a straightforward divorce settlement spiraled into a criminal case?

At that moment, she really wanted to curse at someone.

As she made her way further into the station, she noticed an older lady and a gentleman seated in the waiting area.

The officers treated them with marked respect, a rare sight in such a place.

The moment the older lady saw Karlene, she hurried over, her eyes filled with desperation.

"Are you Roy's lawyer? Our Roy is innocent. You must save him. We can give you anything you want as long as you can get him out of prison," the older lady pleaded, her voice trembling.

Karlene raised an eyebrow. "May I ask who you are?"

"We are Roy's family. This is our mother, Michelle Holmes, and I'm his brother. You can call me Leo," the gentleman introduced themselves.

"We wanted to hire another group of lawyers we know to represent Roy, but Roy insisted that you represent him. How confident are you in getting him out, Ms. Lee?"

Karlene's eyes widened slightly.

So, this was the matriarch of the Lloyd family and the CEO of Lloyd Media?

No wonder the officers were being so deferential.

She offered a faint smile. "There shouldn't be a problem—so long as you don't mind looking after him later."

Michelle and Leo exchanged puzzled glances.

What did she mean by looking after Roy when he was still locked up at the station?

Karlene didn't elaborate.

Instead, she leaned in slightly, her voice low and meant only for them. "You might want to start making arrangements for Mr. Roy to be transferred to the best hospital."

Leaving them puzzled but hopeful, Karlene followed a police officer into the interrogation room.

Inside, the dim light cast shadows across the room, creating an oppressive atmosphere.

Roy sat at the table, looking tired but relieved to see her.

He managed a smile and said, "You're finally here, Karlene."

Karlene couldn't help but sneer.

Did he even realize the deep trouble he had gotten himself into?

And yet, he had the nerve to address her by her first name in an attempt to get closer to her.

She ignored him and said to the two police officers, "My client refuses to undergo nighttime interrogation. Besides, he is only a suspect at the moment, not a criminal."

The two police officers glanced at each other, closed their notebooks, and left.

Karlene walked in, sat across from Roy, glanced at the surveillance camera in the corner of the interrogation room, gestured to it, and the glowing red light quickly turned off.

"You appear calmer than I thought you would, Mr. Roy," Karlene commented.

"I didn't murder Anne, so why should I be afraid? Besides, I know you'll get me out of here," Roy replied confidently.

Karlene raised an eyebrow at him. "You seem pretty confident in me."

Roy leaned in, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Didn't you just save a death row inmate? My case shouldn't be that tough for you."

Karlene chuckled softly, shaking her head. "Ha! You're so sure I'd represent you, Mr. Roy? Aren't you worried I might turn you down?"

"You won't—because you're not the kind of person who'd turn a blind eye to an innocent man," Roy said, as if stating a simple fact.

Karlene studied him for a moment, her gaze steady.

Despite their limited acquaintance, he seemed to understand her character well.

She sighed. ""Fine. Have you said anything to the police?"

Roy shook his head. "No, I kept quiet to avoid making mistakes in my statement."

Karlene smirked, a hint of approval in her expression. "Yes, that's a wise move."

She leaned back, her mind already working on the next steps. "I'll get you out of here now."

Roy raised his eyebrow at Karlene.

He had expected her to get him out eventually, but not immediately.

He thought she would question or interrogate him for more information, but she didn't seem interested in doing so.

"I'm now a major suspect and cannot be released on bail even with my family's influence. So, what's your plan?"

Karlene smirked. "If I'm not mistaken, the police didn't take you to the hospital for a health check and just arrested you on the spot?"

Roy nodded. "They came into the room just as I woke up and arrested me, bringing me here for interrogation."

Karlene scoffed. "How dare they treat a victim like that?"

Roy was confused. "Victim?"

Karlene nodded and got up from her chair. "Yes, from this moment on, you're going to be seen as a true victim, Mr. Roy."

She walked over to Roy and leaned closer toward him, surprising him with her sudden intimacy.

She whispered, "This is going to hurt a little, but I'm sure you can handle it."

Before Roy could react, Karlene hit him hard on the back of his neck, targeting a pressure point.

The world around Roy went dark once more as he lost consciousness.