Chapter 37 Talk to My Lawyer 63 % Finished " Do you really think you're in the right after hitting someone ? " Marilyn's anger flared once more . Tessa ignored Marilyn and stared straight at Queenie . You have no problem saying I broke your nose , but do you dare to tell everyone why I hit you ? " " Why did Tessa hit you ? " Walter firmly stood by Tessa's side . " How would I know why you hit me ? Weren't you expelled from Falindale's school for fighting ? Tessa , do you even know what kind of person you are ? " Queenie was sure Tessa had no evidence to prove she was behind Ysabel's kidnapping . " Well , I gave you a chance to tell the truth . " Tessa let out a cold scoff , took out her phone , and handed a recording to the police . The officer pressed play , and Queenie's threats against Tessa played loud and clear . Queenie's face instantly turned pale . She never expected Tessa to have recorded everything . Marilyn stared at her daughter in disbelief . " I was simply rescuing my friend . Queenie committed kidnapping and assault . Right and wrong , severity and consequence , I trust the police will deliver a fair judgment . " " Mom , I didn't … " Tessa handed over a USB drive . " All the evidence is in here . " Even the officer hadn't expected such a twist . " Queenie , if you have anything to say , tell the police ! I'm not accepting any settlement . " The officer checked the evidence and immediately changed his attitude toward Tessa . " Ms. Sinclair , I apologize . Now that we understand the situation , you're the victim here . " " It's fine . Queenie , if you have any questions , talk to my lawyer . " Tessa handed Queenie a business card . " If there's nothing else , may I leave now ? " Tessa spoke politely to the officer . " Ms. Sinclair , thank you for your cooperation , " the officer responded just as courteously . Tessa walked over to Walter . " Grandpa , let me take you home . " She stepped forward to support him . Walter still carried himself with strength and authority but Tessa could tell he was fai Chapter 37 Talk to My Lawyer 63 % Finished He was holding on , refusing to show his age , bearing the weight of the Sinclair family alone , guarding against those who wished to take advantage . " Thank you all for your effort , " Walter expressed his gratitude to the officers before leaving . " Mom , what do we do ? Queenie was on the verge of tears . Marilyn slapped her across the face . " Queenie , are you stupid ? How dare you do something so shameless and still act so righteous ? " The evidence was in their hands now . Queenie clutched her stinging cheek , unwilling to accept defeat . " She stole my boyfriend ! I just wanted to teach her a lesson ! " " She is just a useless , wolf - less waste , and you thought she was worth teaching a lesson ? Now look at what you've done . She's fine , and you're about to go to jail ! Marilyn was furious . She didn't mind her daughter punishing people , but she was livid that Queenie had been careless enough to leave behind evidence . " I don't want to go to jail ! If anyone should , it's Tessa ! " Queenie suddenly thought of something and immediately grabbed her mother's arm . " Mom , isn't Uncle Clement the best lawyer in Navoris ' werewolf community ? Have him defend me ! I'll be fine ! " Marilyn took a deep breath , regaining her composure . You're right . We'll find him immediately . If she has the audacity to cross you , I'll make sure she spends the rest of her life behind bars ! " As they left , Queenie tossed Tessa's business card into the trash . " It doesn't matter who Tessa hired . No one can touch me with Uncle Clement on my was absolute . side . Her arrogance To them , Tessa was nothing more than a forsaken werewolf , cast out by her own pack . Aside from Walter , no one spared her a second thought . As a useless , wolf - less outcast , she had languished in Falindale for years , far beyond the reach of any reputable lawyer . 68