The Maid
by Nita Prose
Contents
Chapter 16
Overview
Molly invokes her right to remain silent until counsel arrives. Mr. Preston brings his daughter, attorney Charlotte Preston, who agrees to represent Molly, files character letters, and posts $800,000 bail, arranging a hearing for later that morning. With possessions logged as personal items, Molly returns to holding, hopeful for release but still facing charges.
Summary
After calling Mr. Preston, Molly refuses further questions, asserting her right to remain silent. Detective Stark confiscates Molly’s phone and needles her while they wait for legal representation.
Mr. Preston arrives with his daughter, Charlotte Preston, an attorney. Charlotte formally takes Molly as a client and immediately focuses on securing release, while Mr. Preston offers quiet support.
Charlotte announces she has posted $800,000 bail and has already filed letters: a character statement from Mr. Preston and her own commitment to post bail. She explains a bail hearing is scheduled for later that morning, though she cannot represent Molly there.
Charlotte ensures Molly’s phone and keys are logged as personal possessions rather than evidence, over Detective Stark’s objections. With the meeting concluded, Molly is escorted back to her cell to await the hearing, thanking Stark for the earlier coffee and muffin despite the ongoing hostility and looming trial.
Who Appears
- Molly GrayProtagonist; asserts her right to remain silent, gains counsel, and awaits a bail hearing in custody.
- Charlotte PrestonMr. Preston’s daughter and attorney; represents Molly, posts $800k bail, files letters, and arranges a hearing.
- Detective StarkLead investigator; seizes Molly’s phone, keeps her keys, resists counsel’s demands, and remains adversarial.
- Mr. PrestonSupportive doorman; brings his lawyer daughter, provides a character letter, and reassures Molly.