Chapter 120

• The walls of Nelson Duke’s office were lined with legal books and framed certificates, a testament to his years of hard work and dedication. A large wooden desk dominated the room, cluttered with case files, a laptop, and a steaming mug of coffee. The atmosphere was tense as Lily sat across from Nelson, her hands nervously fidgeting with the hem of her sweater.
• “Mr. Duke, I need to know what’s going on with Ethan’s case,” Lily said, her voice trembling slightly. “I can't believe he's still in jail. What are the chances of getting him bail?”
• Nelson leaned back in his chair, running a hand through his hair as he considered her question. “I’ve been gathering information since we last spoke, Ms. Everhart. The hearing is scheduled for tomorrow morning,” he replied, his tone serious. “But I need to be honest with you—there’s a strong chance that the judge will deny bail.”