“So,” Clara’s tone was razor-sharp, “you’re certain we can turn the tables in the next hearing?”One of the senior attorneys, a gray-haired man with thin glasses, consulted his notes. “Mrs. Jung, during the first session, the judge appeared to give some leeway to the opposing side. Ivy drew sympathy
Clara sat with her legs crossed, eyes sharp as blades as she stared at the two people standing before her. Viona kept her head down, while Rico looked pale, almost sickly. The office was suffocatingly quiet that night, broken only by the ticking of the wall clock.“So,” Clara’s voice cut through the
That night, the apartment felt quieter than usual. The living room lights glowed softly, casting faint shadows across the walls. Ivy slipped off her shoes slowly and set her bag on the sofa. Josh followed behind, his jacket already removed since the car ride.“Tired?” Josh’s voice was calm, but his
The restaurant Dylan chose wasn’t too crowded that evening. Hanging lights cast a warm glow, creating a relaxed atmosphere after a long, exhausting day. Ivy sat beside Josh, while Dylan and Danny occupied the seats across from them.“To a small victory today,” Dylan raised his glass, his wide smile
Clara stormed out of the courtroom, her face taut with tension. Her heels clattered against the corridor floor, each step sounding like an explosion of anger. Rico hurried to follow.“Clara, calm down—”“Shut up, Rico!” Clara stopped abruptly, causing several passing staff to duck in fear. “Did you
The courtroom buzzed with whispers as Ivy entered, accompanied by Josh and her attorney. The occasional flash of cameras peeked through from outside, though the officers tried to maintain order. Ivy drew a deep breath, striving to keep her steps steady.Josh leaned slightly toward her, whispering, “