The result was not much of a surprise. Wilt was not Richard's loyal and unyielding subject, and Richard was not a king. It was impossible for Wilt to take the risk of spending more than ten years in prison and take all the charges.
So, Wilt confessed to Richard.
At the strong request of Benjamin, a well-known lawyer, Richard was brought to the police station from his home overnight by the police. When he came, he was only wearing a set of pajamas and his face was ugly.
In the inquiry room, Chen Feng met him.
"Richard, I'm really sorry to meet you on such an occasion." Chen Feng shrugged at him pretending to be regretful, without looking angry at all.
On the contrary, Miranda was very angry and stepped forward and angrily said: "Richard, I didn't expect you to be such a person. After losing to Chen, you actually did something to hurt others. You are too despicable and shameless."
Richard pretended to be innocent and said: "Miranda, don't be fooled by this Oriental. I didn't do anything to hurt anyone. He is slandering me."
Miranda snorted coldly: "You paid that Wilt, and you also provided him with information about Chen, asking him to find someone to attack Chen. The evidence is conclusive, do you still want to deny it?"
Richard shrugged and said in a relaxed tone: "He is framing me. I am innocent."
"You scoundrel!"
"I don't want to talk to them anymore. Officer, leave me in a room by myself. I want to wait for my lawyer to come over."
The two policemen at the scene ignored him.
Benjamin said: "Mr. Richard, I am Chen's lawyer. I think you should know by now that the situation is not good for you. If you take the initiative to plead guilty and apologize to my client, I will ask the court for a lighter sentence."
. Otherwise, if you are convicted, you will have to stay in jail for at least three or four years, which is the minimum, and it may be five or six years. And your reputation and future will be ruined. The upper class of our country is
We will not accept a prisoner who has committed a crime."
Benjamin did a good job at his job. After Chen Feng provided some information about Richard, he quickly investigated the opponent's details. He had the potential to be a dog-headed military advisor. Chen Feng even thought about taking him with him. But Chen Feng
Feng has no idea of long-term development in the country of Dadian. And Benjamin’s professional knowledge can only be truly useful in the country of Dadian. After all, the laws of each country are different. Therefore, even if the lawyer of the country of Dadian is allowed to
It may not be suitable for him to go to Hollywood. It's really a pity.
"Officer, this lawyer is threatening me."
The two police officers who stayed up late did not look kindly on Richard, who had made him tired from running around tonight. One of them warned: "You'd better be more honest with me."
Richard was a little angry when he heard this, but as a good man doesn't suffer the immediate consequences, his lawyer hasn't come yet.
He could only say to Benjamin with a straight face: "I won't say a word to you until my lawyer arrives."
Benjamin smiled and said: "Okay. No problem. When your lawyer arrives, I will have a good talk with him. My suggestion has not changed. It is best for both of us to reach an out-of-court settlement privately. Otherwise, you are very likely to go to jail.
."
Under the laws of Great Britain, all cases can be negotiated, including both parties, including both parties and the court.
Chen Feng had asked Benjamin about this case before, and Wilt identified it as Richard's instigation, but Wilt had no evidence in this regard. Richard was very cautious, and when giving benefits, he always used cash. Therefore, it is necessary to
It would be difficult to convict him.
Of course, it will not be easy for Richard to completely escape guilt. After all, he was identified by Wilt. If the lawsuit starts, he may be sentenced by the jury, but it will take a long time. But by then the reputation of the other party will definitely be
sweep the floor.
As a victim, Chen Feng cannot stay here for a long time, so this case must be settled as soon as possible. In short, he was not harmed this time, but hurt the two gangsters. But it is definitely impossible to let Richard go so easily.
of.
Therefore, the best way is to ask Richard to pay him a compensation. Chen Feng has already thought of an out-of-court settlement of at least 500,000 US dollars, otherwise he would rather waste his time with him and let this guy be ruined.
Richard's lawyer arrived ten minutes later, and then Benjamin went over to stand with him in a corner and whispered for a while, and then the lawyers from both sides came back to discuss with the client.
"The other party's lawyer agreed to settle with us, but the other party refused to publish an apology to you in the newspaper." Benjamin relayed the other party's initial intention.
Chen Feng sneered: "The settlement amount is at least 300,000 pounds, and there must be a newspaper apology, and it must be in the Times. Otherwise, we will meet in court. I will accuse him of intent to obliterate."
Benjamin nodded, and then went to negotiate with the other party's lawyer.
As a result, after several times, the other party did not agree to the reconciliation terms given by Chen Feng. Seeing this, Chen Feng was too lazy to talk to them anymore.
Chen Feng, Miranda and Benjamin walked out of the police station together. Richard also paid the bail with the help of a lawyer and followed them out of the police station.
But as soon as Chen Feng reached the police station gate, several reporters gathered around him with microphones. There were also two photographers carrying cameras.
"Hello, are you Mr. Chen? I'm Tina from Sky TV. Did you just win the Sutherland Award tonight and were attacked by unknown persons on your way back?"
At first, a young white female reporter stood in front of Chen Feng, holding a microphone.
Chen Feng didn't expect these reporters to know about this matter so quickly. It must have been someone in the police station who provided the information.
This is exactly what he wants. Originally, he was planning to proactively find several media outlets tomorrow to announce the attack on him tonight, attract attention, and put pressure on Richard.
Although the international influence of the Fog City International Film Festival is not as good as the other three major international film festivals in Europe, it is relatively speaking. As an international film festival, it is considered No. 1 in the country. What’s more, the film festival just ended today.
, plus the very important Sutherland Prize winner, who is from the East.
Taken together, this seems to be very breaking news. Therefore, even if it was early in the morning, Sky TV immediately sent people to the door of the police station to wait for interviews.
"Yes, tonight I encountered a very vicious attack by two men, one of whom was armed with a pistol. Fortunately, I learned some kung fu and subdued them in advance. Otherwise, I don't know what kind of misfortune I would have suffered.
I have always thought that Wudu is a city with good security, and that people in the country are all gentlemen. But after tonight's incident, I have to change this view. However, I also want to praise the police in Wudu, they
It's great, after I called the police, they arrived at the scene within five minutes, and now it's midnight, they are working hard to arrest the person behind the attack."
"Can you tell us the specific story of this attack and the person behind it?"
Several reporters asked questions one after another. This issue was what they were most concerned about.
"Okay." Chen Feng nodded and told what happened tonight. Of course, he polished his behavior to a certain extent. Finally, he said, "Now the real instigator behind the scenes, Richard, has also been summoned by the police.
However, he seems to be somewhat famous in your foggy city, and he was released on bail by a lawyer. Well, that's him."
Chen Feng finally pointed at Richard who had just come out of the police station.
The reporters immediately surrounded him with cheers.
"Excuse me, are you Richard, the instigator behind the attack on Chen?"
"Hello, why did you attack Mr. Chen?"
"Hello, are you Mr. Holman's youngest son?"
…
Richard was a little confused. He had investigated Chen Feng before and knew that he was a well-known film director in the East. He also knew that he came here to participate in the film festival, but Richard didn't know that Chen Feng just won the Fog City International Film Festival tonight.
The Sutherland Prize at the film festival. In Richard's opinion, this kind of thing is impossible to happen.
Therefore, he was a little confused when several reporters came over in the middle of the night. This was just a very ordinary attack.
"Am I very famous now?" Richard wanted to attribute the reason to himself, but to be honest, he had just started his business. Although the Holman family behind him could barely join the upper class circle of Great Britain, it was not very popular.
prominent.
Therefore, he didn't understand why it attracted so many reporters.
"Sorry, my client declined the interview. No comment. Make way, make way."
The lawyer dutifully raised his briefcase and tried his best to block the reporters from taking pictures of Richard. Both of them rushed to a car in a panic, opened the door and hurriedly got in the car.
As the lawyer started the car, he said angrily: "Richard, you must tell me the truth. What is the origin of this Oriental?"
Richard was a little confused and depressed and said: "I have investigated and found out that he is just a small director who is somewhat famous in the East, but he is nothing in our country."
"Then why are there so many reporters here in the early hours of the morning? There's even one from Sky TV."
"I do not know either."
"...I think it's best to agree to the other party's conditions and settle this matter as soon as possible, otherwise it will become a big scandal, both for you personally and for the Holman family."
Richard did not respond immediately, but in his heart he no longer had the confidence or courage to confront Chen Feng head-on. He could not damage the family's reputation because of his own affairs. Family reputation is still very important in Dadian Country, especially for some established families.
It is said that family reputation is an intangible asset and a card that must be protected from generation to generation.