Chapter 588

Cedric’s hair, once impeccably styled, was now a matted mess, dripping with the remnants of a rotten egg attack. He was still reeling from the initial shock when more “grenades” of disgust were hurled his way.

“Scumbag lawyer! A corporate lapdog, only chasing the almighty dollar! How could you defend someone like Elspeth, a

cold blooded killer? Have you no conscience?”

A squashed tomato smacked against his chest, its crimson juice splattering everywhere.

“You spineless weasel! You call yourself a lawyer, but you have no humanity. Defending the high and mighty while the common folk suffer for it! You don’t deserve your title; you’re a disgrace to the profession!”

Another rotten egg made a direct hit on Cedric’s face, bursting open and blinding him with its foul contents.

“Damn beast! Go to hell!”

“You should die along with Elspeth!”

“Go to hell! Burn for eternity!”

over, his face etched with panic as he attempted to

a human barrier around him, some taking the chaos as an opportunity

Cedric, the “golden lawyer” renowned for defending the rich and powerful, now found himself unable to wield the weapon of law to protect his

both tragic and laughable.

watch out, I’ll sue you.”

a dark stone traced a parabolic arc through the air,

vision turned a bloody red, his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud. Exiting the courtroom, Jason could no longer contain his turbulent emotions. Ignoring the presence of the Ashbourne family elders, he

with remorse as he held her delicate form close. “Don’t be silly, Jason. You were absolutely amazing. Don’t be so hard on yourself,” Nydia consoled him softly, well aware of his strong sense of duty and his desire not to

think of Jason

smile, “This time, it must be like a mother–in–law growing fonder of her son–in–law by the day, right?”

her daughter’s blissful smile, felt a twinge of guilt for almost ruining her happiness

her tone gentle, “Jason.”

bowed respectfully, “Mrs. Myra.”

shyly stepped out of her boyfriend’s

I apologize,” Myra said humbly, sincerely expressing her regret. Nydia looked

have been times when Nydia was in danger, and I wasn’t there to protect her. I wasn’t strong enough, I wasn’t capable enough. But rest assured, from now on, even at the cost of my

words had deeply moved him.

“Nydia, from now on, you need to treat Jason well. Don’t use your status to bully him. Jason, my daughter may seem gentle and obedient, but she can be quite headstrong. It’s going to take some effort

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