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There was a moment of silence as the coldness in Melanie’s eyes intensified. “Defamation?” She had guessed that Viola would not admit her mistake quietly, but she did not expect Viola to retaliate,

“Mel, you’d better prepare yourself. Viola’s lawyer is from Oskon City and is reputed to have handled many exoneration cases before. He’s quite famous.”

Melanie paused when she heard ‘Oskon City‘ being mentioned. She remembered the settlement. agreement at the police station. Her eyes flickered slightly as she pressed her lips together. She buried herself in her thoughts.

Stephen could not say much more either and could only remind Melanie to be careful. He seemed busy on his end and ended the call shortly after.

Melanie stood still silently. She then turned and went into the bathroom.

The Jepton police called early the next morning, informing Melanie of the situation and urging her to return to Jepton as soon as possible.

Aside from the issue with Viola, there was also Dylan. Word had it that she was not in the best mental state now and would occasionally curse George out of the blue before breaking down in tears.

Melanie did not react much to the news and just casually replied to the officer with a few words.

the documents on the table. She let out

Monday. In the meantime, she had to prepare another set of

designate the coming days to the task and made no other arrangements. Returning to Jepton would not

effort.

She called Xander to inform situation, and he advised her to return to handle

of the

igh.

still injured and resting in his room. If Melanie

care

her worry seemed unnecessary. Just after she finished her call with Xander, Hugh

was still prominent. There was a bulge on his lower leg

indifferently, “My mentor’s family is having some issues. I need to go

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as she glanced

at her strangely. “My injury isn’t your fault. You don’t need to be so diligent about taking care of me.

together, it might lead to

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