Chapter 197 Not just Ethan, but Alice was also shocked. Sheâd heard of Lawyer Henry, he was renowned and formidable. Even the Alice familyâs lawyer stood up, flustered âMr. Henry, I didnât expect you to be the opposing counsel. I apologize âNo need to apologize. Weâre all just doing our jobs. Please, sit down,â Henry said calmly, walking over to Alice Ms. Alice, Iâve reviewed the documents. Whatâs your desired outcome? Alice hadnât expected such a highâprofile lawyer. This Was Ethan interjected,âAlice, think carefully. Your second brother is willing to give you the company. Is that less than Maple Leafâs salary?â
a sure win.
Alice looked at him. You didnât say that earlier. His flipâflop was breathtaking Ethan glanced at Henry. He didnât want to, but if this lawyer was involved, they had no chance of winning. This lawyer worked exclusively for the Wilson family and never handled small cases. And this case had nothing to do with the Wilsons. Did Alice hire him? Impossible!
Alice saw the panic on her brotherâs face.âI want to win, and I want the guilty party to pay.â That was all she wanted.
Luke stared at Alice, disbelief etched on his face. He hadnât expected her to be so ruthless. Ethan slammed his fist on the table.
âAlice, if Mom and Dad knew youâd put your own brother in jail, would they rest in peace? Luke played with you when you were a child. Donât you remember?
âI remember,â Alice said. She remembered everything: the Alice familyâs treatment of her, and her death in her past life. She owed them nothing.
Before she could reply, Henry slammed his own fist on the table.âMr. Ethan, you cannot threaten or intimidate my client.â
âSheâs my sister. Iâm advising her.â
âMs. Alice is an adult. Sheâs not the Alice familyâs pet. Nobody gets to dictate her decisions,â Henry retorted.
The lawyers argued, Henry rejecting a preâtrial settlement.
Ethan was speechless, turning to Luke. I tried my best. With Henry here, weâll lose.â
Luke just pulled a wry smile, saying nothing.
Alice sneered, âMr. Ethan, you could take responsibility for everything Luke did.â
Ethanâs face hardened.âAlice, stop being sarcastic. Karmaâs a bitch. Do you have any respect for Mom and Dad?â
When he mentioned their parents, a sharp pang of pain pierced Aliceâs heart. She stood, her expression cold. âThen go ask Mom and Dad from the afterlife.â Sheâd already died once.
Alice gathered her documents and left, refusing to stay in the same room with the Alices.
âAlice, you dare curse me?!â
Ethan wanted to confront Alice, but Henryâs presence restrained him. He said politely, Mr. Henry, I didnât expect someone as busy as you to handle this small case. Do you know Alice?â He didnât know she knew someone like him.
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Chacher 197 Wens I represent Maple Leaf. I was retained, Henry replied, leaving Ethan more bewildered. Who could have hired Henry?
Ethan tried to press, but Henry left without another word. Ethan slammed his fist on the table. Damn it! Would he really watch Luke go to jail, sent there by his sister? This would be a scandal in Washingtonâs elite circles. He had to find out who hired Henry. Was it the Wilson family? Outside, Alice stood by the window, catching her breath.
Chloe arrived late, with Garrett Yates. Theyâd Theyâd come to watch the show.
Alice saw Chloeâs heavy makeup and formâfitting dress. It was less flattering than her previous, more innocent style. Overdone.
Garrett Yates put his arm around Chloe, taunting Alice, âAlice, I warned you. This is Washington. You have to play it small. You canât win against us.â
Yeah, Alice, just drop the charges. Youâll only get humiliated.â
Alice smirked. âWho says Iâm dropping the charges?â
âYou canât find a lawyer. Youâll be humiliated if you donât withdraw!â
Just as Chloe finished, Henry walked over. Garrett Yatesâs eyes lit up.âMr. Henry! What are you doing here? Does the Wilson family have a case?*
Henry replied politely, âNo. I was retained for a case.â
Chloe whispered, âWho is he?â
âHeâs Lawyer Henry, a legend. Heâs the Wilson familyâs chief counsel and rarely takes cases. Seeing him in court is rare.â
Chloe was stunned. Such a famous lawyer, connected to the top family. Alice handed Henry her documents. This is all the information Iâve gathered. Please review it.â She hadnât known Henry would be her lawyer. Andrew Yates had pulled some strings. Chloe slapped the documents from Aliceâs hand, scattering them.âAlice, do you have any shame? Youâre shamelessly trying to get him to take your case. Stop embarrassing the Alice family!â Garrett Yates mocked, âAlice, I know youâre desperate for a lawyer, but look who Mr. Henry is. He wouldnât take such a small case. Stop making a fool of yourself.â
Chloe was about to taunt again when she saw Ethan and his group emerge. She immediately changed her tone.âSister Alice, I know you want to win, but you canât force Mr. Henry to take your case. He doesnât even know you. Itâs rude.â
Alice slapped Chloe. âYouâre the rude one!â
Chloeâs face twisted. She ran to Garrett Yates, sobbing. Garrett Yates was instantly protective.âAlice, you dared to hit someone in court?â
Ethan approached. âWhat happened?â
Chloe, tears streaming, said, âBrother, donât blame Sister Alice. Sheâs desperate to win and shamelessly gave Mr. Henry her documents, hoping heâd take her case. I tried to stop her, and she hit me.â She showed off her swollen cheek.
Ethan saw the slap Daniel and raised his hand to strike Alice.
Alice punched his hand away, making him wince. Chloe jumped in.âAlice, what are you doing...AH!â
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Chapter 197 Menu Alice slapped Chloe again.âYouâre on my papers, get out of my way before I kill you!â
Chloeâs face swelled up like a pigâs.âAlice, youâre the shameless one for handing your documents to a bigâname lawyer!â
Henry pushed his glasses up his nose.âI am her lawyer.â
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