Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 42

Chapter 42

Furious, Hazel turned back and gave Lily a shove. "How could you mess this up? You told us you'd hire Mr. Siester! That's the only reason I convinced your father not to interfere!"

"I never said that," Lily said while stumbling back a step. Her gaze shifted to the courthouse entrance, where another car had just pulled up.

It was Sylvester, who was holding a stack of documents related to the case.

He stood there, looking both awkward and displeased, without approaching them.

Lowering her voice, Lily tried to reason with him. "Mr. Siester is really busy. Sylvester is the best attorney we could get. We have to trust him!"

With the trial about to begin, switching lawyers wasn't an option anymore.

Besides, after a couple of meetings, she had come to believe Sylvester was indeed highly capable.

Bobby's face was dark with frustration, but he had no choice but to accept the situation.

He feared pushing too hard and angering Sylvester, who would easily jeopardize Hayden's case in court.

it, Lily!" Bobby spat before storming into the courthouse. He was

parents. No matter how harsh they were, they were

okay," Lily said. With the trial about to start, Lily couldn't afford to dwell

gave Alan an apologetic nod. "I'm sorry,

Then, he looked at the

Hammock, thanks for your

approached and stopped beside Lily. "No trouble at all. I only hope that if

overheard Bobby's harsh

full of trust, she responded, "I believe in you, Mr. Hammock. Even if we lose, we can always

have to reassure me, Ms. Joyner. As long as you're prepared for the possibility, that's good enough." After some brief pleasantries,

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managed just two hours of sleep before returning

and he furrowed his brows

the office door broke

trial today. Should

a loss in the first trial, forcing them

Hayden would have to be in jail. Having been raised in luxury, it was uncertain if

they could intervene and likely secure

a premature release would forever brand Hayden in the public eye as