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.

case... you'll pay for it, Lily!" Bobby spat before storming into the courthouse.

parents. No matter how

trial about to start, Lily couldn't afford

apologetic nod. "I'm sorry, Mr.

and simply said, "It's fine." Then, he looked at the

for your

Lily. "No trouble at all. I only hope that if

he had overheard Bobby's harsh

her gaze full of trust, she responded, "I believe in you, Mr. Hammock. Even if we lose, we can always appeal, right?" Her sincerity contrasted sharply

you're prepared for the possibility, that's good enough." After some brief pleasantries, the group made their

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the night. He managed just two hours of sleep before returning

and he

on the office door broke the silence. He said

Fulton, Hayden's case goes to trial today. Should we let it

process would likely result in a loss in the first trial, forcing them to gather more

to be in jail. Having been raised in luxury, it was uncertain if he could handle the harshness of that

intervene and likely secure Hayden's

drawn so much public attention, and given the compelling evidence, a premature release would