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Chapter 272 A Chance Encounter

Naturally, Jean didn’t need to appear in court herself.

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The one standing trial was Asher. The one defending him was Jolene. They were the stars of the day.

Jean was simply granted permission to attend as an observer, allowed to sit in and watch the proceedings.

Before the trial began, Jolene drove her to the courthouse.

Since she had prep work to do, Jolene went in first.

Jean lingered outside for a bit, planning to go in once the hearing formally started.

She wandered down the block to a nearby café and ordered a latte at random-

She’d gotten up too early and was still groggy. A bit of caffeine would help clear her head.

The barista quickly handed her the cup, and Jean yawned wide as she grabbed her drink and turned to leave

A sleek luxury car suddenly pulled up along the curb.

Its tinted window rolled down without warning.

Inside sat Thomas–and in the passenger seat, Selena.

gaze was razor sharp as it locked onto her, like a wolf eyeing its prey. His eyes were full of danger

Thomas’s

and malice.

and managed to catch a glimpse of half

hadn’t seen each other in a while. Selena looked indifferent and

“We meet again, kid.”

his lips slightly,

Mr. Thomas? You here to watch

wasn’t

stupid. Based on the current evidence, the case had nothing to do with him–at least

he showed up at the courthouse for no reason, it would

was to stay hidden from

the office. Just happened

telling the

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put him at risk, he’d

to cry,” Thomas added suddenly, with just a hint of

confident tone suggested he believed–without a doubt–that

her mouth,

Thomas rolled up the window before she could

the luxury car sped off right in front