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

Jenkins, a highly professional lawyer, listened attentively, nodding occasionally and asking

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

something lately. Warm water is better for a dry throat,"

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,

the light. His demeanor was aloof and

*

Mr. Jenkins said as

you can take on this case?" Her voice carried

to help the mother and daughter escape their nightmare. It wasn't just because they were her patients-she couldn't stand by and watch any woman endure

glasses and said, "It's possible to take the case, but...

Hiring a lawyer for

froze, her mind racing as she mentally tallied her bank balance. But

high.

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