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?”

stiffened, and he quickly turned to his colleagues, signaling them to act. “Please, give us a

shifted their behavior, displaying a remarkable change in attitude. Natalia couldn’t contain her delight and shouted

a thumbs-up. “Eric Riley,

those individuals had become so humble and compliant. That confusion persisted until she heard

s .

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

was no surprise then that those lawyers’ demeanor

deep respect, as if her regard for him could

was about to speak, the door to the conference room burst open. The next instant, Nigel entered swiftly. Upon seeing Eric, his former

I nearly risked offending you. Please, don’t hold my earlier missteps against me,” Nigel