Michelle knew that Frederic must be here in an event like this.

Even though he came from a scholar family, the elders of that family were all across Centrolis’ education and legal bureaucracies. There were judges, prosecutors, professors, and chancellors.

All four major families were on good terms with this family.

Michelle bit her lips and vaguely heard a frantic voice amidst the mockery.

“Z, don’t be like this!”

The crowd quieted down and checked out the handsome man in a suit following his voice. He was good-looking and outstanding in physique and presence among everyone else.

It was just that… he was challenging Zephyr?

The crowd exchanged looks and continued watching like they were watching a show.

Zephyr frowned and looked up at him.

“Hey, Frederic, what are you doing!?” Josiah warned softly, “Are you too free? Trying to save the damsel in distress now!?”

Frederic licked his dry lips and looked at Zephyr pleadingly.

“Z…”

Zephyr’s voice was deep and cold. “Frederic, what do you want to say?”

“Z, I just want to plead Michelle’s case for her.” Frederic’s voice was not loud, but his gaze was determined. “It was a mindless mistake on her part. Be the bigger person, and don’t punish her like this.”

Zephyr’s face fell while Josiah widened his eyes before he eyed Frederic desperately to shut him up.

“Frederic! Come here!” Josiah sweated. “Stop it, okay? You… You’re quite smart usually. Why are you dumber than me today?”

abroad. She doesn’t know

straight and

asked him up

being nice, but she could not bear to keep Frederic in

up for her… Cordelia immediately understood

consider this a favor for me,

Josiah looked at him in disbelief.

to do something for his first love, he ought to discern what kind

like

herself and wanted to go to Frederic, only to slip

grabbed her swiftly, and as they met eyes, Michelle vaguely leaned on

celebrities commented softly, “Our award-winning actress probably

actress scoffed and

outside of the crowd who was watching the whole incident quietly. The scene stung her eyes,

held Michelle carefully. To be exact, he was keeping her behind him. His straight posture was like a tree. As long as he could shelter the person he liked, it was his biggest honor. What he did not know was that there was someone outside of the crowd who was willing to do the same for

lips. Her eyes dimmed

of silence,

surprised and

for anything but you,” Zephyr said coldly. “If she causes

Frederic hurried to promise.

lawyer.” Zephyr’s tone was grim. “A lawyer has to be Being emotionally reckless is taboo. I think

“Mm.”

I hope that you’re as calm when you handle your personal relationships

and

when they completely disappeared in the night, and her hand that held onto Frederic’s arm let go

“Michelle, you…”

“I’m a little tired. I’d like to go back to

and looked at

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