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At the eleventh hour, he couldn't linger any longer. After a few hurried instructions, he dashed off to the hospital.

Upon realizing that Clara hadn't backed down, a wave of panic washed over Heidi's previously smug face. Her icy eyes glared at Clara with venomous intensity. She couldn't fathom how Clara could keep her wits about her and win this lawsuit while her father lay gravely ill.

Clara wiped away a tear and took a deep breath, steadying herself.

With a sympathetic look, Sasha handed her a glass of water and whispered reassurances, "Clara, don't worry. Mr. Casey will pull through."

Clara nodded faintly.

The trial resumed. Just when everyone expected Clara to falter, she fought like a lioness backed into a corner, growing fiercer as the battle waged on. Her sharp and precise words left the opposing counsel speechless on several occasions.

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