Alina’s POV
Put that way, it almost sounded empowering instead of manipulative.
“Okay,” I agreed. “I’ll go. But I want to say something. To the press, to whoever will listen. Put my version of events out there before Hart’s lawyers twist everything.”
“That's Risky,” Ronan said. “Anything you say can be used against you in court.”
“Then we’ll make sure I say it right,” I countered. “You’ve got lawyers, use them. Prep me, tell me what I can and can’t say. But I’m not staying silent while he paints himself as the hero.”
Ronan thought for a moment before nodding. “I’ll arrange it. We’ll have a press conference after the bail hearing in a controlled setting with a prepared statement. You’ll be protected the whole time.”
“Protected but present,” I clarified. “That’s how it is now, right? I
