NovelEnglishRemarry My 164 11 Chapter 164 Brace Yourself Chapter 164 Brace Yourself 6/% +5 Free Coins "As the new head of Dream Entertainment's legal team I'll calculate the penalties for Carson's contract breach and forward them to Justice Law Firm," Melody declared confidently.
"Mr. Shield, I'll need you to review these on Carson's behalf. Don't worry; given our relationship, I'll extend the payment schedule to make it easier.
"After paying the initial 30 million, you'll need to send the company another 30 million within a day.
"The Shields are well-established in Sommerville; I'm sure you can manage. But you may lack the liquid funds to offset your prison terms...
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"By the way, we've applied for judicial sentence, and the minimum sentence is one month. If you refuse to pay, you'll serve time." Ignoring Derrick's increasingly grim expression, Melody continued. His eyes burned with frustration and fury, barely holding back his anger.
"Melody! Will you stop making a fuss? No matter what, Mom is still your blood. How could you sue her and send her to prison? How will she ever face society again? "And Suzie, with her heart condition..." Derrick,watched, hoping to see strace of empathy in Melody. Yet she remained emotionless, presenting the prepared contract between Dream Entertainment and Carson. There was no hate; just cold, business-only demeanor.
Every step she had taken was part of a meticulously crafted plan.
It was so deliberate that it made Derrick shudder! During the four years Melody had been back, Derrick had spent two studying law abroad. By the the returned to establish Justice Law Firm, his visits hwere rare.
One time, Melody noticed his health issue and started helping him with therapeutic massages. At the time, he appreciated her effort and felt that it was nice to have her around. She was always thoughtful and would use little gadgets during the massages to ease his stress.
Even though he rarely visited, when he did, he'd stroll by her herb garden, ensuring she noticed him. And every time, she would approach with a smile.
"Derrick, you're back! Still having headaches? I've been studying old texts and learned a new massage technique. Lethelp! "Is law school tiring? If Hearned slaw, I could assist you later....
He had laughed it off at the time, replying, "If you study hard and pass the bar exam, I'll let you try a case at Justice Law Firm as practice." It had seemed like a joke, but now, it felt like Melody had taken it seriously.
< 1/2 14:03 Mon, Nov 4 BB B Chapter 164 Brace Yourself It was undeniable that Melody treated him well.
However, he had watched Suzanna grow up, and his bond with her 67% +5 Free Coins with the unfamiliar Melody, who had returned from wherever she was far deeper than the one he shared had been.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhile he appreciated her kindness, he also made a clear distinction in his heart between her and Suzanna.
As a lawyer, he viewed this assessment as a rational evaluation of his feelings.
He saw nothing wrong with it! So now, he chose to stand by Suzanna.
To him, Melody seemed immature and often acted recklessly, which he couldn't help but criticize.
Melody shot Derrick a glance, her annoyance evident. She had grown tired of of hearing his repeated question, "Will you stop making a fuss?"
After all, they had just faced the courtroom and sentencing, did he really think she was just "making a fuss"? "Derrick, you're a lawyer. Stop with the moral blackmailing! "And don't forget-you said you could lettry my hand with Goldman Pax's law firm.
"This first battle has gone pretty well. You'd better brace yourself, Mr. Shield." 2/2 14:03 Mon, Nov C
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