Chapter 740

I have no clue whether Brandon went through with the partnership or not because, by then, the police had already taken me away and put me in a holding cell. I was no lawyer but knew enough about the law to get by. I was just a suspect, so I figured I'd only be helping out with the investigation. I shouldn't have been locked up like this. So, this had to be part of Brandon's plan. He told me beforehand that he'd found a safe spot to keep me safe, so I wasn't worried or scared. I just stayed there quietly. Xander was the first one to visit me. He joked, "Ms. Crown, maybe the police should cover your salary this month." I thought about my role at the company and how often I'd been there lately, already feeling embarrassed without him even having to say anything. "Mr. Roulder, I'm resigning—at least verbally for now. I'll get the official paperwork in once I'm out," I said. "I'm not here to pressure you into quitting. Don't overthink it." I grinned. "I know. I just feel guilty abou