The senior judge on the panel smiled warmly and said, "Attorney Lewis, your defense was exceptional. Your understanding and application of legal principles left a lasting impression. Your arguments were clear, your logic airtight, and you provided a fresh perspective on Other judges nodded in agreement, offering Jamie high praise for her performance.

As the competition concluded, Jamie stepped off the stage to the sound of applause from the audience. Her confidence had carried her through, but the moment was disrupted by an unexpected outburst.

Attorney Gray, the female lawyer she had just defeated, clenched her fists and blurted, "This is unfair!"

Her microphone was still live, and her voice echoed throughout the venue, silencing the room.

"This case was obviously easier for you to argue," Attorney Gray continued. "You have connections-this is favoritism! Why hasn't the competition been stopped despite all the online rumors?"

The remark caused a ripple of murmurs among the crowd. Jamie paused mid-step, turned back to face her, and maintained a calm yet resolute demeanor.

understand the situation. I haven't relied on any favoritism. Every step of my participation was rigorously reviewed and approved by the committee. As for the online speculation, I trust that skill and merit will ultimately define me, not baseless

Gray's expression faltered, but she pressed on. "Yet, you've clearly benefited from your connection to Mr.

as such, he was allotted an additional entry slot, as outlined in the competition rules. This was a decision made by the committee, not me. If that's considered favoritism, then anyone

conversations revealing a mix of agreement and

"my performance has been judged by the panel and witnessed by the audience. If my efforts weren't convincing,

Gray, clearly rattled, bit her lip in frustration. At that moment a senior attorney

her composure, flashing a confident smile before

this victory, she advanced to the semifinals and immediately dove back into preparation for the

for her next competition, Ben wasn't

overwhelming urge to give her everything he had. He wanted to shower her with care, love her completely, and,

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