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Not just Ethan, but Alice was also shocked.
She’d heard of Billy. He was renowned and formidable.
Even the Welch family’s lawyer stood up, flustered.“Mr. Nash, I didn’t expect you to be the opposing counsel. I apologize*
No need to apologize. It’s your job. Please, sit down.”
Billy was kind. He walked over to Alice, Ms. Welch, I’ve reviewed the documents. What’s your desired outcome?”
What was her desired outcome?
Alice hadn’t expected such a high–profile lawyer,
This was a sure win.
Ethan couldn’t help but say, “Alice, think carefully. Noah is willing to give you the company. Is that less than your salary in the Maple Company?”
Alice looked at him.“You didn’t say that earlier.”
Ethan’s attitude changed so quickly,
Ethan glanced at Billy. He didn’t want to, but if Billy was involved, they had no chance of winning
Billy worked exclusively for the Wilson family and never handled small cases.
This case had nothing to do with the Wilson family. Did Alice hire him?
Impossible!
Alice saw the panic on Ethan’s face. She looked at Billy and said, “I want to win, and I want the guilty party to pay.”
That was what she wanted.
Hearing it, Luke stared at Alice in disbelief.
He hadn’t expected her to be so ruthless.
Ethan slammed his fist on the table.“Alice, if Mom and Dad knew you would put your brother in jail, would they rest in peace? Luke was always there for you when you were a child. Don’t you remember?”
“I remember.”
Other than that, she remembered everything the Welch family had done to her.
She also remembered her miserable death in her past life.
She owed them nothing.
Before Alice could reply, Billy slammed his own fist on the table.“Mr. Ethan, you cannot threaten or intimidate my client.”
“She’s my sister. I’m advising her.”
“Ms. Welch is an adult. She’s not the Welch family’s pet. Nobody gets to dictate her decisions.”
Billy’s words were sharp.
The two lawyers argued. Billy rejected a pre–trial settlement.
Ethan was speechless, turning to Luke.“It’s not that I don’t want to help you. I tried my best.”
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With Billy here, Ethan would lose.
Luke pursed his lips, saying nothing.
Alice sneered, “Ethan, you could take responsibility for everything Luke did.”
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Ethan’s face hardened.“Alice, stop being sarcastic. Karma is always there. Do you have any respect for Mom and Dad?”
When he mentioned their parents, a sharp pang of pain pierced Alice’s heart.
Alice stood up with a cold expression.“Then go to hell and ask Mom and Dad.”
After all, she had died once.
Alice gathered her documents and left, refusing to stay in the same room with the Welches.
“Alice, you dare curse me!”
Ethan wanted to confront Alice, but Billy’s presence restrained him.
He said politely, “Mr. Nash, I didn’t expect someone as busy as you to handle this small case. Do you know Alice?”
He didn’t know she knew someone like Billy.
“I represent the Maple Company. I was retained.”
Billy replied, leaving Ethan more confused. Who had the power to hire Billy?
Ethan tried to press, but Billy left without another word.
Ethan slammed his fist on the table. Damn it!
Would he really have to watch Luke go to jail because of his sister?
This would be a scandal among Washington’s elites.
He had to find out who hired Billy.
Was it the Wilson family?
Outside, Alice stood by the window, catching her breath.
“Alice, don’t be so upset. After all, it was said that no lawyer in Washington would take your case. Welcome to the reality.”
Chloe arrived late, with Garrett.
They came to watch the show.
Alice saw Chloe’s heavy makeup and sexy dress. She pursed her lips.
It was less flattering than her previous, more innocent style.
Her makeup was too heavy, and her sexy dress made her look like a slut.
Garrett put his arm around Chloe, taunting Alice, “Alice, I warned you. This is Washington. You have to be humble. You can’t win against us.”
“Yeah, Alice, just drop the charges. You’ll only get humiliated.”
Alice smirked. “Who says I’m dropping the charges?”
You can’t even find a lawyer. You’ll be humiliated if you don’t drop the charges!”
Just as Chloe finished, Billy walked over.
Garrett’s eyes lit up. “Mr. Nash! What are you doing here? Does the Wilson family have a case?”
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Billy replied politely, “No. I was retained for a case.”
Garrett was so polite to this lawyer, so Chloe whispered, “Who is he?”
“He’s Mr. Nash, a legend. He’s the Wilson family’s chief counsel and rarely takes cases. Seeing him in court is rare.” Chloe was stunned. He was a famous lawyer and close to the most powerful family.
Alice handed Billy her documents.“This is all the information I’ve gathered. Please review it.”
She didn’t know Billy was her lawyer.
Andrew had powerful connections.
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Chloe slapped the documents from Alice’s hand.“Alice, do you have any shame? You’re shamelessly trying to get him to take your case. Stop embarrassing the Welch family!”
The documents were all over the ground.
Garrett also mocked, “Alice, I know you’re desperate for a lawyer, but look who Mr. Nash is. He wouldn’t take such a small case. Stop making a fool of yourself.”
Chloe was about to taunt again when she saw Ethan come.
She immediately changed her tone.“Alice, I know you want to win, but you can’t force Mr. Nash to take your case. He doesn’t even know you. It’s rude.”
Alice slapped Chloe.“You’re the rude one!”
Chloe was pushing her luck.
Being slapped, Chloe’s face twisted. She ran to Garrett, sobbing.
Garrett was instantly protective.“Alice, you dared to hit her in court?”
Ethan approached.“What happened?”
Chloe had tears in her eyes. She said, “Ethan, don’t blame Alice. She’s desperate to win and shamelessly gave Mr. Nash her documents, hoping he would take her case.”
“I tried to stop her, but she hit me.”
She said not to blame Alice, but she showed off her swollen cheek.
Ethan saw her face and raised his hand to strike Alice.“Look at what you’ve done!”
Alice punched his hand away, making him sweat in pain.
Chloe rushed over.“Alice, what are you doing? Ouch!”
Alice slapped Chloe again. Chloe was so annoying.
“You’re standing on my papers. Get out of my way!”
Chloe’s face swelled up like a pig’s. She screamed, “Alice, you’re so shameless that you handed your documents to force a famous lawyer to help you!”
Billy pushed his glasses up his nose.“I am her lawyer.”
