David froze and immediately thought of Eric. Panic surged within him, and he stammered, "I... I'm a legitimate businessman. How could I be involved in an aggravated assault case? I'm innocent!"

The two police officers ignored him. As they pulled out handcuffs, David's bravado crumbled.

-

At Williams Corp.

Eric parked his car and called Sylvia. To his surprise, Sylvia was having a meal and asked him to come to Sylvester's office to find her.

Eric frowned, feeling a pang of disappointment.