âMs. Vulpe, Mr. Yeagerâ
Chapter 811 Chase approached them with a relaxed stride, offering a casual greeting before delving straight into the matter at hand.
âHello there, Iâm Cedricâs lawyer, here to explore the possibility of resolving this situation privately, he stated Hailey and Yeager exchanged a knowing glance upon learning his profession, their determination unyielding as they simultaneously declared. âWe have no interest in mediationâ
Despite already involving the police, they remained resolute in pursuing charges against Cedric for assault and sexual harassment. However, Chase remained unfazed by their refusal, flashing them a confident grin âI understand where youâre coming from, but letâs look at the facts. It was Mr. Yeager who initiated the verbal altercation, and Cedric merely responded in kind,â Chase asserted, aiming to present a different perspective âHe clearly made advances towards my girlfriend first. I was merely defending her What gives him the right to throw a punch? Yeager retorted, his lone growing heated.
Sensing Yeagerâs rising agitation, Chase swiftly placed a calming hand on his shoulder, attempting to diffuse the tension in the room.
âEasy there Letâs talk about the terms of the mediation first Regardless of whether Yeager and Hailey were willing to listen, Chase just pulled over a chair and sat down opposite them.
âMr Yeager, Iâve looked at your medical report. Your injuries donât even qualify as minor. Taking him to court could be a bit tricky. How about this, weâll cover all your medical expenses and compensate you with an additional 100,000 for emotional damages. As for Cedricâs disrespectful behavior towards Ms. Vulpe, he misunderstood the situation and lost his cool. Iâm willing to compensate Ms. Vulpe with 500,000 on Cedricâs behalf How does that sound?â
If it were Haileyâs ex husband Austin Zimmer, he definitely wouldâve agreed But sitting next to Hailey now was Yeager âWe donât need your money, and you canât buy us off. Weâre taking this to court. Let Cedric wait for his summons!â
Seeing that the negotiation was going nowhere, Chase dropped his smile âMr. Yeager, do you really think your minor injures are enough to put Cedric behind bars?â
âThey might not be, but I can make it happen Hailey said, her tone resolute.
âMs. Vulpe,â Chase cut her off, âdo you think itâs easy to win a sexual harassment case? Without evidence, it canât be confirmed as harassment. Plus, you and Cedric were in a relationship for three years It could just be seen as a loversâ spat.â
These words deflated Haileyâs newfound courage.
Thatâs right, how could they possibly sue Cedric? He had kissed her and touched her in the hotel room.
The hotel Yeager had taken her to was highâend and valued their guestsâ privacy. There was no way there was surveillance in the room.
Without evidence, there was no way they could sue him, and even if they did, it would probably just be a formality.
The same went for Yeagerâs injuries. Even the courtâappointed medical examiner couldnât confirm that they were serious enough to warrant legal action âIâve said my piece. You guys can do whatever you want next. But, just to be clear, if you decide to sue him, Iâll be the one defending him.â
In other words, itâs unlikely that Cedric would have to go to court over this minor issue. This was just sheer arrogance.
With that, Chase handed Hailey a business card and told her to contact him if she decided to take the mediation Then he just walked away.
Pausing and turning back, Chase locked his gaze on the silent pair before him.
âMs. Vulpe, let me remind you once more of the weight on Cedricâs shoulders. If you genuinely care for him, itâs advisable to consider mediation soonerâ he cautioned.
Aware of the ethical boundaries as a lawyer, Chase couldnât help but be influenced by his friendship with the stubborn Cedric âMr. Chase, refrain from threatening Hailey I wonât back down, even if it means sacrificing everything for my family, Yeager defiantly asserted.
Adjusting his goldârimmed glasses, Chase shot him a meaningful look.
âSult yourself,â Chase replied tersely, leaving the consequences of Yeagerâs decision hanging in the air.
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Questioning Yeagerâs true intentions, Chase wondered if he genuinely desired to provoke a confrontation with Cedric or if his words held a hint of jest.