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“Why do you want to be my defense lawyer?” she asked at the time.

“Because Amelia expressed her desire to inquire about her friend’s whereabouts, and you were willing to share that information on the condition of securing probation for yourself, is that not correct?” Rosalie inquired.

“So, you’re helping her? A lawyer like you wouldn’t need to do such a thing for money, would you?” Alicia replied sarcastically.

“I’m doing this solely for my friend,” Rosalie affirmed.

“You are the lady of the Youngblood family. In Strico, there are many people who seek to gain your favor. Why would someone like Amelia be your friend? She’s just a concession stand owner! Don’t you think it’s beneath your status to be friends with someone like her?” Alicia remarked.

“If you measure friendship in such a way, you’ll find it challenging to make genuine connections. When I was facing difficulties, it was Amelia who extended a helping hand. Since she didn’t look down on me from the beginning, how could I look down on her? Alicia, you never intended to become friends with Amelia, and you could have had her carry your gratitude throughout her life. But… you were too hasty.” Rosalie

continued.

Though there were words left unsaid, Alicia understood what Rosalie was implying.

She was too eager to turn the favor she had done for Amelia into personal gain.

If she had maintained that goodwill, when faced with actual danger, Amelia would undoubtedly seek help from Warren or the Youngblood family on her behalf.

Just like now, Amelia had gone to great lengths to seek the assistance of Warren and the Youngblood family in her quest to discover Riley’s whereabouts.

As it stood, even though Alicia now recognized her mistake, it was too late.

The trial spanned two days, during which Alicia adhered to Rosalie’s

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of the evidence that was unfavorable to

but feel envious. She had learned from the police the extent of Warren’s sacrifices for Amelia and the injuries he had endured to save her.

thought to herself, “How could such an exceptional man

made Alicia feel more and more unlucky. After years of

when Jasper saw Warren and Amelia appearing in the courtroom, he quickly called out, “Mr. York, Ms. Haab, this was all Alicia’s idea. I was also misled momentarily! I’m a

judge yelled

building, they entered a nearby room. In this room, various screens of different sizes displayed scenes

the room, watching the trial on the screens. Beside him stood a prominent

him with a smile, “You’ve worked hard. Consider this a rehearsal for the

your effort that made this elaborate charade possible,”

and Jasper remained unaware that the trial was nothing but a performance that served to make them believe it

just an intricately staged performance meant to

taken extensive preparation to ensure that the ruse would not be

orchestrating such an act but it didn’t mean it had been

no one can escape justice,” Jonathan remarked with a smile. “Both of you, please have a seat, and

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Amelia took their seats. As expected, the judge swiftly delivered a sentence not

a three-year prison sentence to be preceded

a smug satisfaction, while Jasper was in disbelief, exclaiming, “How is this

shouting. Even so, his protests fell on deaf ears.

and informed Amelia, “I will arrange for you to meet Alicia. Then you can inquire about Riley’s

Amelia

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