Chapter 1827

The woman didn't mind at all. She knew very well that most people wouldn't get involved in something like this.

Karina's willingness to help came from her kindness. Even if things didn't work out, the woman wouldn't hold it against her.

Karina, however, felt a sense of responsibility. After confirming the meeting time with Wilfred, she took the day off, postponing all her work to focus on the matter. When the time came, Wilfred drove to pick her up.

*

At the café, a man stood and offered his hand. "Hello, Ms. Norman. I'm Attorney Jenkins from Birkham Law Firm. You can call me Jenkins."

Karina shook his hand with a polite smile. "Thank you, Mr. Jenkins. I appreciate you coming all the way from Birkham."

"It's no trouble. I happened to be in Atlantis for another matter. Besides, when a friend asks for a favor, it's not something I can refuse."

After a bit of small talk, the group sat down, and the conversation shifted to the case.

Since Mr. Jenkins had only been given a general idea beforehand and didn't know the details, Karina explained everything from start to finish.

attentively, nodding occasionally and asking questions when

throat was dry. She reached for her drink,

down with something lately. Warm water is better for a dry throat,"

drinking did she realize that she had followed Wilfred's suggestion without a second thought. And this glass

seem to notice anything unusual. He was calmly browsing the menu, his movements refined and composed, the expensive cufflinks on his sleeves glinting subtly under the light. His demeanor was aloof and elegant, almost untouchable. Karina silently turned her attention back to her drink, taking another sip. "Maybe he just doesn't care? Forget it. Don't overthink,"

*

Mr. Jenkins said as he closed

"Mr. Jenkins, may I ask if you can

help the mother and daughter escape their nightmare. It wasn't just

Jenkins adjusted his glasses and said, "It's possible to take the

seems the

for a defense like this can be

her bank balance.

was no way

on the Stone family, and her doctor's salary wasn't particularly high. Régular doctors might earn three to four thousand, and those in higher-ranked hospitals or in leadership roles could earn more-but

within reach, but

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