“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.

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

but did not know

agree with what I said?” Sigmund stared into her

bodyguard, Sigmund was already authoritative by nature. He was even more authoritative when he questioned Lucy like a

a beat when she met his icy gaze. Initially, she wanted to defend herself but found it

“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,

expression changed all of a sudden. “Detain? How is that possible? Don't you dare lie to me. How can the court detain me merely because I made a few remarks about

and gave Natalie a glass of water. She took a sip and said

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 to

a sigh of relief upon hearing that because

unhappy with the fact that

caused her to jump out of her skin. He said, “But in your case, Ms. Rivers, the

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