Chapter 1258:

“Trent Seymour doesn’t have time for this kind of thing,” Kevin said, testing his luck. “He won’t get involved.”

Alan raised a brow. “Then I guess we’ll find out in court—won’t we?”

Kevin faltered. He looked at Donna, then back at Alan. “Even if you could get him,” Kevin tried again, “she couldn’t afford him. Do you have any idea what that man charges?”

No one guaranteed a win in court, except Trent. He was the kind of lawyer people hired when they had no shot left—and still walked out winning. That kind of reputation didn’t come cheap.

Nina piped up sweetly, her tone matter-of-fact. “If I tell Uncle Trent that Jerome’s my friend, he’ll only charge one dollar.”

Kevin turned slowly, staring at her. This little girl didn’t lie. She didn’t need to.

And suddenly, he wasn’t so sure Alan was bluffing after all. “You seriously want to help her?” Kevin asked Alan, one last time.

Alan nodded, determined.

didn’t say another

something, and hit send. “If you want your friends and family to lose their

phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen—and froze. Her hand tightened around the

gently on her sleeve, and

he threatening you


forced a small smile. “No, sweetie. It’s

widened. “What do you

one of Mommy’s friends defended her—told him off—and he got her fired.” His voice was soft, but his face said everything. He didn’t like Kevin.

she can come work at my

a quiet,

doors to

looked at Donna, who was clearly torn. So he stepped in, his voice calm and certain. “The Briggs Group

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