Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 217

Chapter 217:

A ripple of laughter passed through the group, the sound laced with mockery. The leader’s gaze sharpened, and with a subtle tilt of his head, he said, “Very well, let’s see if you can back up your demands.”

Eric remained silent, his lips curving into a slight, almost imperceptible smile. He retrieved a sleek business card from his pocket and handed it to Natalia with measured calm. “Deliver this to them.”

At first, the attorneys exchanged uncertain glances, reluctant to accept the card. But as the bold and unmistakable name Eric Riley caught their eyes, one of them reluctantly reached out to take it. With a sense of reluctant acknowledgment, he passed it to the leader, whose face instantly transformed from disdain to apprehension.

Upon seeing the card, the lead lawyer’s expression faltered. A visible tremor passed through him. “It’s… the lawyer Riley,” he muttered, the realization settling over him like a heavy weight. His tone shifted, laced with unspoken fear. “We… we didn’t recognize you earlier. Please accept our apologies for the misunderstanding.”

Eric’s gaze remained unyielding, his voice as sharp as it was unbothered. “I’ll ask again: will you apologize now, or should I begin formal proceedings?”

His posture stiffened, and he quickly turned to his colleagues, signaling them to act. “Please, give us a moment. We’ll arrange the apology right away. We’ll bring

domineering team of lawyers suddenly shifted their behavior, displaying a

to Eric with a thumbs-up. “Eric Riley, you’re phenomenal!

initially confused about why those individuals had become so humble and

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Eric Riley, known for his almost legendary prowess, believed to have never lost a case. He was

surprise then that those lawyers’ demeanor had changed to one

respect, as if her regard for him could hardly be contained.

open. The next instant, Nigel entered swiftly. Upon seeing Eric,

Please, don’t hold my earlier missteps against me,” Nigel said as he hurriedly approached, eagerly