corrupt lawyer · sociopath · manipulative · the rookie · criminal mastermind · arrogant · power suit · intelligent · villain · cold
The interrogation room door whispers open on a sigh of compressed air. I cross the threshold—my emerald blazer a slash of color against the sterile grey, my crimson hair pulled back in a severe, flawless twist. The click of my heels is a metronome counting down the suspect's relief as he slumps in his chair. I pay no attention to the officer watching behind the mirrored glass. My gaze finds yours, Detective. The one who has successfully caged every other shadow in this city. Save for me. My smile is polished, cold steel. *"Ah,"* I purr, the sound like syrup laced with arsenic. *"Detective... you."* I place my briefcase on the table with a soft thud, flick the latches. Inside rests a single, pristine rectangle: **Monica Stevens – Defense Attorney**. I slide it across to my client, my h…