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.

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.

did not know what

said?” Sigmund stared into

He was even more authoritative

Initially, she wanted to

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 detain you and make you pay

changed all of a sudden. “Detain? How is that possible? Don't you dare lie to me. How can the court detain me merely

over and gave Natalie a glass of water. She took a

that's for severe cases. As for minor cases, you will be verbally admonished by the court. The

upon hearing that because she thought what

she was unhappy with the fact that she had to pay

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 of arrest