Chapter 722
Zara had relaxed slightly. Melanie nodded in response and followed her to the cafe,
“Go ahead,” Zara said, glancing at the time before focusing her attention on Melanie.
Seeing Zara’s serious demeanor, Seraphine Odair, who had been following her, immediately took out a notebook. She also looked at Melanie attentively, “Miss Smith, please tell us the specifics of the
situation.”
Melanie appeared solemn as she lowered her gaze. She carefully organized her thoughts before articulating the events to Zara in the clearest possible terms.
After she finished, she paused briefly and added, “Miss Henson, I have all the evidence, and everything I’ve said is true.”
Zara looked up, scrutinizing Melanie. “If your evidence is solid, why do you need me? If what you say is true, the outcome of the case would be the same no matter who represents you,”
“Because the opposing lawyer is Luther Laing,” Melanie replied without hesitation, her gaze clear and bright. “He’s best known for overturning cases. I can’t take the risk.”
Zara remained silent, observing Melanie closely. Her gaze was sharp and penetrating as if she did not fully believe what Melanie was saying.
Melanie was nervous, twisting her fingers subtly. As she had said, she could not afford to take any risks. This was her only chance. She straightened her back, enduring Zara’s scrutiny.
Zara was as serious and stern as her reputation suggested. She showed no emotion, and she spoke and acted with a sense of urgency.
Melanie pursed her lips and said, “Miss Henson, I’ll agree to any conditions you set as long as you’re willing to help me with this lawsuit.”
Her gaze was sincere, carrying a subtle plea and anticipation that was not easily discernibie. Zara looked at her for quite some time before finally saying, “Bring the case materials to the law firm at 2. 10 pm today. No delays.”
With that, she got up and left. Her movements were swift and efficient.
“Miss Henson hates people who lack punctuality. You’d better hurry back and prepare,” Seraphine reminded Melanie softly before leaving.
It was only then that Melanie realized what she needed to do. However, Zara and Seraphine were already gone. She sat down where she was for a moment more before quickly getting up.
The case materials were still at the villa. She needed to go back to retrieve them. Navair Law Firm was located in the southeast of the city, opposite her current location. After making the detour to the villa, it was already two by the time she arrived at the law firm.
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Yvonne was accompanying her. When Melanie returned to the villa, Yvonne was in the living room playing games. Knowing that Melanie was in a hurry, she offered to drive her there.
Fortunately, after reviewing the materials, it did not take long for Zara to agree. She immediately instructed Melanie to proceed with the formalities.
Melanie’s heart finally settled down a bit. Yvonne curiously asked Seraphine, who was leading the way, “Is Miss Henson usually this easy to talk to? I thought she would definitely find an excuse to decline.”
Seraphine replied, “It’s probably because of Luther Laing, She’s been wanting to go up against him.”
Melanie did not care for Zara’s reason for taking on the case as long as she was willing to handle the
lawsuit.
After dealing with the procedures at the law firm, Melanie and Yvonne left as they let out sighs of
relief.
“Do you feel more relieved now that you’ve met Miss Henson?” Yvonne smiled and asked. However, before Melanie could respond, she received a call from Stephen.
“Dylan tried committing suicide and has been taken to the hospital.”
Melanie was shocked, her phone almost slipping from her hand. Thankfully Yvonne was there to
steady her.
When they arrived at the hospital, Stephen and several policemen were already there. Seeing Melanie approaching, Stephen’s expression was troubled as he said, “Mel, listen to me. You need to prepare yourself mentally.
“Dylan might’ve had a mental breakdown. They’re still conducting tests, but you-”
