Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1563: Black belt

It was true that Cassandra's case was complicated, and a case like this was something many in the legal industry talked about. Grace had heard whispers since the case hit the news. So, even if she wasn't intently following the details, she had no choice but to stay informed.

Out of curiosity, Grace assigned the case to her new associates.

It was just a mock trial. She planned to use it to assess their readiness before they take on their first solo case.

And she chose this case-Cassandra's case—as the topic for them to cover.

While it was a high-level and complicated matter, she hoped to gain something from the experience.

Who could have known that someone would actually ask her to take on the case?

When Grace returned to the venue, the radar in her head suddenly went off like an emergency alarm. Snapping out of her thoughts, she searched for him among the crowd.

There, seated near where she had been earlier, was Haines.

Her eyes softened as she smiled, but before she could fully greet him, she noticed he suddenly looked away.

"Huh?" Deep lines appeared between her brows, and she frowned slightly. freewebnovel.com

Did I say something today that made him angry?

It wasn't as though Haines was displaying clear displeasure. But after spending time with him, Grace felt something was off.

"Grace!" One of the ladies, along with a few, jumped to her side. "We were talking about your mysterious guy, and we thought we should go on a trip! Of course, we're going to keep it a secret."

She leaned closer and whispered, "We'll keep our mouths shut, we promise."

After all, the ladies already believed they "knew" the mystery man Grace was seeing.

Grace let out an awkward smile, sneaking a glance at Haines. As usual, he was quiet but would casually engage in

her. "You know what? I don't think so. I just got a call about

"Aww..."

up to you, okay?" Grace nodded, wiggling her brows. "Anyway,

in doing so, their suspicions grew. They had already met Haines because he seemed to be present whenever they were

I think about it..." one of the ladies whispered, peeling her eyes from Grace, who had joined

uncle," another one nodded, speaking quietly. "Maybe she's trying to earn some brownie points since Hugo Bennet's father couldn't make

look good together,

stifled a squeal, thinking of

right, though. He's very

on the bed

"Kyyaaah..."

they'd suddenly reverted to high

the gossip, Grace kept a civilized distance between

other guests. However, she couldn't shake the feeling that Haines was deliberately ignoring

her eyes, she stole a look at his side

really is upset about

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Meanwhile...

It wasn't a big

would be able to brace herself. After multiple rejections and "failures," she should have

her heart swelled

jumped off the motorbike and quickly removed

She handed him the helmet, her lips pressed

helmet,

that, he adjusted the helmet while Kiara stood beside him, just outside the

muttered as he finished adjusting his helmet, glancing back at her. "This place isn't very safe. I know it's