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.

for it, Lily!" Bobby spat before storming into the

Lily's parents. No matter how harsh they were, they were still

to start, Lily couldn't afford to dwell on

an apologetic nod. "I'm sorry, Mr.

"It's fine." Then, he looked at the person behind

thanks for your

at all. I only hope that if we lose... you'll understand, Ms.

had overheard Bobby's harsh

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

as you're prepared for the possibility,

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He managed just two hours of sleep

loomed under his eyes, and he furrowed his brows

knock on the office door broke the silence. He said

in. "Mr. Fulton, Hayden's case goes to trial today. Should we let it follow

result in a loss in the first trial, forcing them

in luxury, it was uncertain if he could handle the harshness of

Xavier's influence, they could intervene and likely secure Hayden's immediate

drawn so much public attention, and given the compelling evidence, a premature release would forever brand Hayden in the public eye as someone guilty of manslaughter. It would severely