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The Lawyer’s Warning

last update Date de publication: 2026-03-17 23:25:48

Gabriel frowned when he saw the name on the screen.

His lawyer.

Gabriel answered quickly.

“Hello.”

Prisca continued washing the plates, but she could hear every word he said.

“Yes.”

A pause.

Then Gabriel’s posture changed.

“What do you mean?”

Another pause followed.

Prisca slowly turned toward him.

Gabriel lowered his voice.

“A public hearing?”

He stood up from the chair.

“That wasn’t the agreement.”

The lawyer spoke for a long time.

Gabriel listened carefully.

His expression grew more serious
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