Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby novel Chapter 193

Chapter 193: The End of Whitmores

William didn’t know how the small container ended up in his pocket. His mind raced for a solution, but he found none.

He panicked and said frantically, "That’s not mine! I didn’t carry this container. Officer, believe me, I’ve never used any drugs. Someone might’ve intentionally planted it to harm me. Why would I take such a risk? Officer, please believe me!"

The seated officer said, "Heroin. Do you understand? This is a serious crime in our state of Virginia."

William’s mouth went dry. His thoughts went blank, and he collapsed onto the floor, unconscious.

The officer looked at the others and said, "Interrogate the two who came with him."

"Yes, sir." Two officers exited and brought Jennifer and Jeanne into two separate rooms.

After almost half an hour of questioning, and after thoroughly checking their luggage, the officers released Jeanne and Jennifer. However, they were instructed to report to the local police station once they had rented a residence.

Inside the other room, William regained consciousness after a few minutes. The officers continued with the interrogation and found the case to be rather bizarre. After some thought, the lead officer agreed to help and requested surveillance footage from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where William had spent nearly three hours during transit. But after carefully reviewing the footage, they found no suspicious individual approaching William.

With a sigh, the officer said, "Mr Whitmore, I truly believe your claim. You don’t look like a smuggler. But the law is the law. I have no evidence to prove your innocence. You must understand... 120 grams of heroin is a serious crime in this state. You will be charged under both Virginia transport laws and federal trafficking regulations. We’re placing you under arrest and will hand you over to the local authorities."

He paused and added, "Under the Virginia statute, you’re likely facing a mandatory minimum of five years, since this is your first offence... possibly longer under federal guidelines. I suggest you hire a capable lawyer and apply for bail immediately. The detention centres here aren’t a good place for someone your age."

William had recovered some of his composure and could now think more clearly. He asked, "May I know how many days it takes to get a bail hearing?"

The officer replied, "If your lawyer is capable, you might get bail as early as tomorrow. Otherwise, it could take three to seven days."

William said, "Officer, I truly did not traffic any drugs. I’m new to this area and don’t know anyone. If you could kindly suggest a contact for a good lawyer, I’d be grateful."

The officer replied, "From my position, I can’t give you a direct contact. But if you want my advice... ask your family to find a lawyer who’s handled similar cases before. They’re all listed online. Some lawyers are capable of not only securing bail but also helping clear your name."

William asked, "Thank you, Officer. May I see my wife and daughter?"

The officer nodded, "They’re waiting outside. You may speak to them now... you’ve got ten minutes."

William rushed out of the room, leaving his bag behind. As he opened the door, he spotted Jennifer and Jeanne, anxiously looking towards it. Upon seeing him, they quickly approached.

William wasted no time. He explained that it was either a setup or just terribly bad luck, but he had to deal with the situation now.

He told them what the officer had said regarding the bail and the urgency of hiring a lawyer. Since Jeanne and Jennifer were cleared of any suspicion, they immediately went to a nearby hotel to check in and store their luggage. Then Jennifer began searching online for a capable attorney.

She soon found a news article about a similar case at the same airport just a few months earlier. A lawyer had successfully secured bail the very next day... and the case had made local news.

Jennifer found the lawyer’s number through an online directory. Though it was late, she managed to speak with the lawyer’s assistant and scheduled an appointment for the next morning.

The following morning, both mother and daughter rushed to the lawyer’s office. To their relief, the lawyer had already gathered information about William’s case from the authorities, based on what they had told his assistant the night before.

They found him competent and professional... giving them hope that William’s release could be secured soon. But when the lawyer quoted five million dollars as his fee, both women hesitated.

They had arrived in the US with just fourteen million dollars in total. Paying five million upfront, without even knowing the bail amount... would strain their future living.

However, the lawyer clarified that out of the five million, only two would be his personal fee. The rest would go towards securing bail and necessary arrangements. He assured them he would ensure bail was granted without delay.

Jennifer had already read online that bail in similar cases often ranged between one and five million dollars, though ten or even fifty million had been recorded in extreme cases.

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