Chapter 15

After the caller identified himself, Isabella was much more alert. "Ms. Monroe, after investigation, Mr. Sterling has not committed any criminal acts. If you do not submit any new evidence, Mr. Sterling will be released without charge today." Isabella froze for a moment and asked in confusion, "Released without charge? Aren't those pictures evidence enough?" The police officer explained on the other end of the line, "Ms. Monroe, Mr. Sterling has provided a witness, sufficient to prove that this matter has nothing to do with him. So, based on the evidence you've provided so far, we can't convict him." Isabella's heart sank. "Who is the witness?" She had considered countless ways Adrian might clear his name, but she never imagined that someone would step forward to testify for him. The sound of papers being flipped could be heard from the other end. "The witness is named Samantha Monroe. She is also the victim you identified. "She stated that those injuries were inflicted when she