“Yes, Madam?” Sigmund stepped forward. “How can I help?”

“I remember you have a license to practice law, right?” Natalie asked.

“Yes.” Sigmund nodded and responded with a wry smile. “But it's just a junior attorney's license.”

“That's good enough, no worries. Do you think I did wrong when I asked Ms. Rivers to compensate me since she spread rumors about me?” Natalie asked Sigmund while pointing at Lucy.

Sigmund nodded. “All right, madam.”

He walked over and sat about six feet away from Lucy. With a deadpan expression, he began questioning her as if he was an impartial lawyer, “Do you think Mrs. Thompson shouldn't demand compensation from you?”

“Of course. I didn't hit her or do anything that hurt her physically. I've only made a few remarks about her. Why should I compensate her?” Lucy said while shrugging her shoulders.

“All right. It's clear that you, Ms. Rivers, refused to compensate Mrs. Thompson. Now, listen carefully. It's a fact that you spread rumors about Mrs. Thompson. Before this, Ms. Smith had not done anything that offended you, so you're the instigator. Am I right, Ms.

opened her mouth but did not know what

I said?” Sigmund stared into her eyes

already authoritative by nature. He was

skipped a beat when she met his icy gaze. Initially, she wanted to defend

Lucy was intimidated by his words, but he could care less. Since the woman could not even phrase a proper sentence, Sigmund continued, “Since you remained silent, I supposed you agree with what I've said, Ms. Rivers? All in all, Mrs. Thompson is the victim here. You, as the perpetrator, will be held accountable for all your actions. According to the country's law, you could be charged with rumor-mongering. Though it's not a serious criminal offense, the court could still

a sudden. “Detain? How is that possible? Don't you dare lie to me. How can the

continued, another bodyguard walked over and gave Natalie a glass of water. She took a sip and said nonchalantly, ”Teach Ms.

Thompson.” Sigmund nodded and continued, “Yes, Ms. Rivers. You can be detained for rumor-mongering, but that's for severe cases. As for minor cases, you will be verbally admonished by the court. The court will also order you

upon hearing that because she thought what she

still, she was unhappy with the fact that she had to pay

that caused her to jump out of her skin. He said, “But

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