Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 568 Unspoken Bonds

Polly sat in the conference room, looking dejected as she rested her head in her hand, her face etched with worry.

The sound of keyboard keys clicking filled the room. Shirley, focused on her laptop screen, was rapidly typing out the details of the case.

She had a youthful, doll-like face that looked even younger with her slender build, though her complexion was healthy. Her small but delicate features were framed by silver-rimmed glasses perched on her slightly upturned nose, and she wore her short hair in a neat, professional style.

"Ms. Tillery, I've noted everything we discussed. I'll have my assistant contact you once I'm back.

"As for the person spreading rumors online, don't worry-I'll track them down. The technology for IP tracking is really advanced these days. Even if they've deleted their account and gone off the grid, I can still find them."

Shirley lifted her hands off the keyboard and closed her laptop.

She gathered the contract in front of her, along with the laptop, and packed them into her bag.

Polly raised her head, looking at Shirley. "Thank you."

Shirley smiled calmly. "You're welcome.

"I'll head out now. Oh, and by the way, hiring a lawyer isn't something to be ashamed of. Don't feel anxious-I'm here to help you."

With that, she picked up her laptop bag, stood up, nodded slightly to Polly, and prepared to leave.

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out, Polly stood up from her

turning

something else,

if I didn't pay you, you'd still do your best to help me. Why is that?" Considering Shirley's current level of expertise, her fees

and there

didn't believe Shirley would help her without

they didn't have any prior connection-they were just

only explanation Polly could think of

the case, it might just

was something Polly couldn't quite figure out, so

hearing that, Shirley's lips curled into a smile, her eyes glinting for a moment as she

answer really that

surprised. "Just because of

thought for a moment and calmly added, "And maybe because we've been

"Oh?" Polly asked.

paused briefly, then changed the subject. "How's Violeta doing? I haven't seen her in a

Violeta, both of

right now. Even if she wasn't doing great, she's still in a

en

reassured her, "Don't worry, I'll clear your name. I won't keep you any