Chapter 566: Who is Born Tough


    “Dad, I’m already… I’m already grateful that you can still stand up for me,” Cindy rke sobbed, “After all… it’s been years, years since anyone stood up for me.”


    These words hit Joshua rke hard.


    He knew that Cindy wasn’t just talking about these past five years.


    Even when she was at home in the past, he wasn’t able to protect her.


    Joshua rke’s heart was filled with guilt.


    “You don’t know, when I was thrown out of the hotel five years ago, I really… I really knew that from then on, I would only have myself to rely on. At that time, I told myself that no matter what happens in the future, I have to grit my teeth and soldier on.”


    “I’ve been surviving for 19 years, and I’m sure I can make it through the years toe. When I first came to Belfard alone, there was a period when I was so miserable I wanted to kill myself, to end everything. That way, I wouldn’t have to struggle so hard anymore.”


    “Anyway, ever since I came into this world, I’ve never had a moment’s peace. Everyday, I’m living in fear, striving to find a way out for myself. I thought that if I die, I wouldn’t have to worry about these things, it wouldn’t be so tough anymore.”


    “Cindy!” Joshua rke cried out in rm.


    He never expected Cindy to have such a hard time.<div>


    “Don’t listen to her nonsense! With her temperament, would she ever consider death?” Christy Xenos dered, not believing a word of it.


    “Indeed, didn’t you and Wendy rke shape my temperament? Who are born resilient?” Cindy rke gave a bitterugh, “If I wasn’t strong enough, I wouldn’t have survived till now. I was forced to be resilient, to fight for myself, for opportunities.”


    “Dad, just you taking my side at this time… I’m already content, already grateful,” Cindy said.


    “Don’t say that, I’m the one who should be ashamed to face you,” Joshua rke said solemnly.


    “Regardless of how well you lived in Belfard, you earned it yourself, it’s what you deserve. I didn’t realize you suffered so much.” Joshua rke wiped his face, “I don’t deserve to meet your gaze.”


    “Originally, your mother and I came to find you. Now that we have found you, seeing you well is enough. As for the rest, I have no face to say anything more.” Joshua rke was visibly agitated.


    He turned to Christy Xenos and said harshly: “Let’s go, we are going back to Nork City!”


    “As Cindy said right, you are her mother, Wendy rke is her sister, she can’t sue you,” Joshua rke added.


    A cold smirk tugged at the corners of Cindy’s lips.


    Joshua rke was reminding her not to take family conflicts to court.


    Even now, Joshua rke is still defending Christy Xenos and Wendy rke.


    Cindy was d she met Adrian Zhekova, if it was Mr. Lopez…


    She would have just swallowed this insult.


    Good thing she never had any expectations.


    Having no expectations allowed her to take Joshua rke’s words with rity, avoiding further disappointment.


    “How could you have the nerve to look for Cindy knowing why she left! I don’t mind you didn’t tell me, but how can you face her now!” Joshua rke pulled Christy Xenos up, “How can you face her!”


    “Don’t you have nightmares at night? You’ve been using Cindy’s money, enjoying the good life for these five years, don’t you feel guilty at all!” Joshua rke said angrily.


    “That’s not her money!” Christy Xenos retorted angrily.


    It’s clearly Wendy rke’s, how can they give credit to Cindy!<div>


    “Then who does it belong to, you tell me!” Joshua rke didn’t believe it and thought that Christy Xenos was trying to y innocent.


    “That… that belongs to…” Christy Xenos choked, but she couldn’t reveal that it was Wendy rke’s money.


    If she did, Wendy rke would be ruined!


    She had to consider Wendy rke’s welfare!<div>


    “Huh!” Joshua rke chuckled coldly, “Can’t say it now, huh? You have some nerve!”


    “Pack up now, we’ll head back to Nork City today!” Joshua rkemanded.


    Christy Xenos immediately protested, “No way! We can’t go back.”


    Christy Xenos gripped Joshua rke’s arm: “Have you forgotten what Wendy rke told us? We still have to find awyer!”


    “We’ll find one in Nork City!” Joshua rke retorted, “I don’t believe thewyers in Nork City are inferior. And the restaurant mishap was our negligence; if we have topensate, then it’s only fair. Even if the court rules in our favor, there should never be a million dor payment per person. We pay what we owe. The court won’t do us wrong, won’t defraud us.”


    “The amount topensate is stated in thew. Even if theirwyer is a big-shot from Capital City, he can’t force up thepensation from ten thousand to a million.” Joshua rke demonstrated an uncharacteristically clear mind.


    This just showed that he had been ying dumb before.


    In fact, he knew the truth very well, he just didn’t want to admit it.


    “Why should we have to pay!” Christy Xenos shrieked, “Wendy rke already stated that someone deliberately sabotaged our restaurant!”


    “It’s definitely a malicious act by ourpetitors, our restaurant was set up, why should we pay those who are swindling us!” Christy Xenos argued upon hearing this.


    Joshua rke sneered, “The money you spend hiring awyer in Belfard is probably more than what you owe the customers.”


    Christy Xenos was stunned. Was that the case?


    “Cindy, you’ve been living in Belfard for five years, you tell me, isn’t that true?” Joshua rke turned and asked.<div>


    Cindy didn’t want to get involved.


    She only replied, “That’s true. San insignificantwyer would cost less, but they don’t have the necessary connections. A well-knownwyer would definitely be expensive, otherwise why would they strive to be big-shots?”


    “Moreover,wyers here aren’t only valued for their professional abilities, but also for their connections within the circle,” Cindy continued.


    “Lawyers from Capital City usually handle big cases, excluding the major social cases, and they also handlewsuits from celebrities and bigpanies. Most of these are based in Belfard, so thewyers are familiar with the connections here.”


    “But Nork City is far away, and even the most famouswyer, if they haven’t been working in Nork City, wouldn’t understand the ins and outs like a localwyer would.”


    “Isn’t there a saying? A strong dragon can’t crush a snake in its old haunting grounds,” Cindy exined.


    Joshua rke nodded in agreement, “What you said makes a lot of sense. Living in a big city for a long time really broadens your horizons.”


    Then, he turned to Christy Xenos and said: “Did you hear that? Rather than this, why not go back and find awyer in Nork City? After all, if we do end up going to trial, it will be on our home turf in Nork City, where everyone is more familiar with things. What can a Capital Citywyer do? If he’s unfamiliar with Nork City, how could he win against a well-establishedwyer in Nork City?”


    “Let’s go back and find the bestwyer in Nork City. Thesewyers have good connections with everyone. We should be afraid of awyering from Capital City?” Joshua rke suggested.