SHE STRIKES BACK

, to come up with a plan to clear her name. But before she could even formulate a t

ement, fraud, and conspiracy," one of the offic

ed smugly in the background. She knew she w

se of Victor's triumphant expression. She knew she had to stay

rcy of the justice system, and

r, and into a waiting police car. Lexi's mind reeled as she

ar her name before it was too late. But for now, s

ughts raced with panic and fear. She couldn't believe w

seemed ironclad, and Victor's words echoed in her m

knew she had to stay calm, to think clearly. But it was ha

at was to come. She knew she would be booked, fingerprinted, and throw

pse of a familiar face in the crowd. Sarah, her friend and colleague,

ah might be her only hope. She mouthed "help me

e, she steeled herself for the battle ahead. She

r mind racing with thoughts of how she could help her friend.

yes locked on Lexi's as she was dragged away. She mouthed "I'll get you out of

and dialed a number, her fingers shaking with urgency. "J

friend of Sarah's, answered i

istened intently. "I'll meet you at the statio

. She knew she could count on him. Together, th

who was watching the scene with a smug smile. She knew he