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.

beforehand and didn't know the details,

nodding occasionally and asking questions when

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

coming down with something lately. Warm water is better

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

He was calmly browsing the menu, his movements refined and composed, the expensive cufflinks on his sleeves glinting subtly under the light. His demeanor was

*

understand," Mr. Jenkins said

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

wasn't just because

possible

lawyer for a defense like

racing as she mentally tallied her bank balance. But after

Savings had been spent on the Stone family, and her doctor's salary wasn't particularly high. Régular doctors might earn three to four thousand, and those in higher-ranked

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