First Love's Return, Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 23

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Mariela added, “My work has been almost handed over. I still have a case in my hands, and the second trial will be held in ten days. After the trial, I will go home. I just wanted to let you know in advance.”

The director remained silent for a moment and replied, “Since it’s like this, well then, I wish you a bright future.”

Mariela came out of the law firm and walked aimlessly on the street.

Night fell, the lights of the city began

Mariela suddenly felt a sense of loneliness.

to

shine,

and

the evening breeze

rustled through the treetops.

She was about to leave the city where she had lived for three years.

She remembered when she first arrived in Los Angeles, her bank cards were all frozen by Deandre, and she only had hundreds of bucks on WhatsApp. She stayed in a hotel for three days.

In

she days,

found

a job

and rented an

affordable

apartment

near

months, leaving her almost penniless. She relied on the help of her best

The

was a

mix

the public

was not good.

fear and

not daring

to

open

the door.

She had just moved in when she encountered a drunk knocking on

hide would

Every night, she She reported to the landlord, but he said he couldn’t do

to She

not only refused to return the deposit but also verbally abused her with various

court

move out

could even process

was

maliciously

the case,

the deducted