The woman didn't mind at all. She knew very well that most people wouldn't get involved in something like this.

Karina's willingness to help came from her kindness. Even if things didn't work out, the woman wouldn't hold it against her.

Karina, however, felt a sense of responsibility. After confirming the meeting time with Wilfred, she took the day off, postponing all her work to focus on the matter. When the time came, Wilfred drove to pick her up.

*

At the café, a man stood and offered his hand. "Hello, Ms. Norman. I'm Attorney Jenkins from Birkham Law Firm. You can call me Jenkins."

Karina shook his hand with a polite smile. "Thank you, Mr. Jenkins. I appreciate you coming all the way from Birkham."

"It's no trouble. I happened to be in Atlantis for another matter. Besides, when a friend asks for a favor, it's not something I can refuse."

After a bit of small talk, the group sat down, and the conversation shifted to the case.

had only been given a general idea beforehand and

attentively, nodding occasionally and asking questions when needed, all while taking

her throat was dry. She reached for her drink, but Wilfred slid a glass of warm water

you're coming down with something lately. Warm water is better for a dry throat," he

sip. Only after drinking did she realize that she had followed Wilfred's suggestion without a second thought. And this glass of water-it was his, though untouched. She hesitated, glancing at him out of the

composed, the expensive cufflinks on his sleeves glinting subtly under the light. His demeanor was aloof and elegant, almost untouchable. Karina silently turned her attention back to her drink, taking another sip.

*

Mr. Jenkins said as he

set her glass down. "Mr. Jenkins, may I ask if you can take

just because they were her patients-she couldn't stand by and watch any woman endure

and said, "It's possible to take the

motherimet struggling financially. Hiring a lawyer for a defense

tallied her bank balance. But after a quick estimate, she

on the Stone family, and her doctor's salary wasn't particularly high. Régular doctors might earn three

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