Chapter 19

Chapter 19

During the court debate, Tessa spoke with eloquence and precision. Her thoughts flowed clearly, her logic was impeccable, and she consistently gained the upper hand in every argument. With sharp, incisive questions that cut straight to the heart of the matter, she repeatedly forced the opposing lawyer onto the defensive.

Seated in the audience, Stephen watched Tessa command the stand. Talde swelled within him, his gaze filled with admiration and a quiet affection.

In that moment, Tessa was nothing short of extraordinary.

After the trial, be handed her a bottle of mineral water. "Here, have some.

"Thank you,"s

,," she replied, taking a few sips. "The judgment will be reserved, but I think we have a strong chance of winning.

"Tess, during the debate, you were so determined, and your focus was Incredible, I couldn't help but be drawn to you."

Tessa smiled shyly. "Really? I felt like I became a completely different person there."

amazing." Stephen responded, his voice sincere. "You're on your way to becoming one

thoughts drifted to

never taken an Interest in her work, let alone attended any of her trials. All he seemed to care about was whether her monthly

her career, but he

time she won a case with a settlement exceeding five million dollars. Overjoyed, she had rushed to share the news with Zachary, only to be met with nothing but his disdain. She remembered how he had sneered. "Any contract at our company is worth

stopped sharing anything about

way, but all he truly valued was

her. Their relationship had always been about eating, drinking and having fun. There was never any real

truly wondered

they walked out of the courthouse, his

his face serious "someone slipped a strong laxative into your milk." Tessa's eyes

to take

her head "No, I'll handle it. I'll settle the score

hearing today and did

solid evidence to prove

it was a personal vendetta, she decided to deal with it

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