CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

“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.

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

but did not know

what I said?” Sigmund

already authoritative by nature. He was even more authoritative when he

heart skipped a beat when she met his icy gaze. Initially,

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

dare lie to me. How

water. She took a sip and said

be detained for rumor-mongering, but that's for severe cases. As for minor cases,

a sigh of relief upon hearing that because she thought

fact that she

that caused her to jump out of her skin. He said, “But in your case, Ms. Rivers, the court will issue a warrant of arrest