“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.

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

opened her mouth but did not know what to say.

said?” Sigmund stared into

by nature. He was even more authoritative when he questioned Lucy like a stern

met his icy gaze. Initially, she wanted

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

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

Sigmund and Lucy continued, another bodyguard walked over and gave Natalie a glass of water. She took a sip and said

As for minor cases, you will be verbally admonished

of relief upon hearing that because she

fact

Lucy felt relieved knowing she would not be detained, Sigmund dropped a bombshell that caused her to jump out of her skin. He said, “But in your case, Ms. Rivers, the court will issue a warrant

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