When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 839

Lemira looked at Hale. "You're still hiding something from me, aren't you?"

"Believe it or not, that's up to you. If you don't believe me, there's nothing more I can do."

Lemira didn't get angry; instead, her suspicion deepened—all the more proof that there was something secretive going on between the Sinclair family and Hale.

Orion's eyes were cold and sharp as he stared at Hale. "Where did you hide the evidence?"

"If you take me to the police station, I'll talk. But here? I’m not saying a word."

Lemira gave Hale another look, her doubts growing stronger. He was definitely keeping something from her.

"But if you refuse to tell the truth, then I’ll have no choice but to work with the Sinclair family. In that case, you’ll take the fall for murder and end up with the death penalty. All those secrets you’re carrying will die with you."

Just as she finished, Hale lost his composure—exactly as Lemira had expected.

She stepped forward, her gaze icy and unyielding. "Speak!"

Lemira had anticipated this. The only reason Hale agreed to surrender to the police was because, in his version of events, the Sinclairs orchestrated everything and he’d never intended to murder the Langstons.

By law, that would mean he’d avoid the death penalty—he’d just serve some time before eventually getting out.

That was Hale’s plan all along.

But if the Sinclairs’ account was accepted—if Hale took full responsibility—then he’d be facing execution.

Of course Hale didn’t want to die. If he were dead, all the secrets and schemes he’d been holding onto would be worthless.

And gamblers like him never risk their own lives.

Hale showed his anxiety. "But if you side with the Sinclairs, your parents will never be avenged. It was the Sinclairs who bribed me—they wanted me to harm your parents."

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