Not Letting Go

She was essentially digging a hole for herself. Denying the phone call she had made was utterly futile in the face of indisputable evidence. Even if she shifted the call to Sebastian, she would still be charged as the accomplice. The more Jenny thought, the more terrified she became, aggravated only by the relentless Isaac who was holding onto this issue without letting go. Under the press of anger, Jenny blurted out without thinking, "Captain Gilbert, are you targeting me to support Lucille?" "Oh?" Isaac responded with a seemingly amused yet somewhat intriguing expression. "What if I am?" The entire interrogation room was stunned. Isaac didn't think his words were problematic and nonchalantly retorted, "So what, you can hurt her but I can't protect her?" Jenny almost ground her teeth to bits. She had always known that Isaac had ulterior motives! He would not have repeatedly stood up for Lucille otherwise. Jenny clenched her fists and replied, "Captain Gilbert, Lucille is the wife of M