The judge and lawyers present were all at a loss.

How could they proceed with the hearing if the plaintiff wasn't there?

Everyone had assumed the defendant wouldn't show up, but the reality turned out to be quite the opposite.

...

Lucas climbed into his car in a cheerful mood. Desmond asked, "Mr. Tudor, where are we heading?"

"Arthur Town," Lucas replied.

"Understood." Desmond immediately realized that Lucas was planning to find Aveline.

Tsk, tsk, tsk...

The court session had failed, and Lucas seemed to be in high spirits, clearly eager to gloat in front of Aveline.

The weather was clear that day, and even the stray dogs on the roadside looked pleasing to Lucas.

Juliet received a call from her subordinates, and her face darkened when she heard their report they hadn't been able to enter the orphanage at all.

"How is it possible that so many of you couldn't get in? What's going on?"

"Just as we were about to enter, two men showed up. They were incredibly skilled and took us all down. We didn't dare fight back, so we had to

up, a cold, menacing glint flashing

Juliet regretted not getting rid of her when she had the chance. She should have dealt with

was a knock

whipped around, eyes full

came from the other side, "Juliet,

her brother's familiar voice, Juliet quickly composed herself, rushed over to open the door,

Juliet whispered, clinging

a moment, surprised by her reaction, then

nightmare... It was so terrifying. Can you

patted her back in comfort. "It's alright, it was just a dream. I'm

Juliet's agitation began to settle. She then asked, "Gernard, did

"I'm

to Arthur Town. There's some and being developed there" that looks promising, and I want to

hint of interest before she quickly responded, "I want to go too.

all

but smile

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