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.

a general idea beforehand and didn't know the details, Karina explained everything from start to

professional lawyer, listened attentively, nodding occasionally and asking

dry. She reached for

feeling like you're coming down with something lately. Warm water is better

and took a 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 corner of

the menu, his movements refined and 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

*

Mr. Jenkins said as

her glass down. "Mr. Jenkins, may I ask if you can take on this case?" Her

escape their nightmare. It wasn't just

Jenkins adjusted his glasses and said, "It's possible

lawyer for a

her mind racing as she mentally tallied her bank balance. But after a quick estimate, she

was no way she could afford it. Most of her Savings had been spent on the Stone family, and her doctor's salary wasn't particularly high. Régular doctors

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