The life-saving straw that Leah had painstakingly brought to Mrs. Riddle was ruined by Selena’s cup of water.
Leah looked at Bison lying on the hospital bed, trembling with anger. The secretary on the side, noticing her gloomy face, cautiously asked, “Lady Leah, what should we do now?”
Leah clenched her fists, her eyes filled with grim determination. Bison, an undefeated myth in the legal profession, had assured her that the case would be won. He was her trump card against Selena.
However, Selena had nullified this advantage. Even if she requested a trial delay, Selena was prepared for the possibility of losing Bison as her lawyer.
Selena, utilizing her boyfriend’s and the Riddle family’s influence, had hired the best lawyers. Leah, undeterred, decided to make use of other lawyers from Bison’s law firm.
Leah spoke lightly, “Didn’t Bison bring other lawyers from his law firm? Let them help my mum with her lawsuit.” The assistant hurried off to implement her instructions.
The one-hour break passed quickly. Selena, appearing to have taken a nap, returned to the plaintiff’s table with a wan expression. Bison was absent, replaced by a new lawyer claiming to stand in for him.
The onlookers marveled at Selena’s ability to force the undefeated myth of lawyering into retirement with just a glass of water. Selena taunted the new lawyer, expressing faux remorse for hitting Bison too hard.
When Leah witnessed this scene, anger contorted her face. Selena, with a smile, signaled the lawyer to proceed with his questions.
The lawyer, somewhat intimidated, asked Selena about the final sentencing and matching witness statements. Selena deftly dismissed his concerns, pointing out the dubious credibility of paid abusers.
Selena’s cold stare prompted the punks on the witness stand to vehemently deny any wrongdoing. Selena, satisfied, observed their fear and wondered how Osvaldo had taught them a lesson.
The lawyer struggled, realizing that while these punks faced charges, they had inadvertently cleared Selena’s name. He pressed Selena on how she resolved the drugs in her body after being saved.
Selena arrogantly questioned the relevance of the inquiry. The lawyer seized the opportunity, suggesting a conspiracy by Selena to set up the defense.
Leah, furious, slammed the table, declaring it nonsense. The audience stirred at the lawyer’s audacious claim.
Dominic, conflicted, wanted to defend Selena but hesitated. Leah, tearfully pleading, implored him not to destroy her mother’s last hope.