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    Chapter 164 Brace Yourself


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    "As the new head of Dream Entertainment''s legal team I''ll calcte the penalties for Carson''s contract breach and forward them to Justice Law Firm," Melody dered confidently.


    "Mr. Shield, I''ll need you to review these on Carson''s behalf. Don''t worry; given our rtionship, I''ll extend the payment schedule to make it easier.


    "After paying the initial 30 million, you''ll need to send thepany another 30 million within a day.


    "The Shields are well-established in Sommerville; I''m sure you can manage. But you mayck the liquid funds to offset your prison terms...


    "By the way, we''ve applied for judicial sentence, and the minimum sentence is one month. If you refuse to pay, you''ll serve time."Content is property of N?velDrama.Org.


    Ignoring Derrick''s increasingly grim expression, Melody continued. His eyes burned with frustration and fury, barely holding back his anger.


    "Melody! Will you stop making a fuss? No matter what, Mom is still your blood. How could you sue her and send her to prison? How will she ever face society again? "And Suzie, with her heart condition..."


    Derrick,watched, hoping to see some trace of empathy in Melody. Yet she remained emotionless, presenting the prepared contract between Dream Entertainment and Carson. There was no hate; just cold, business-only demeanor.


    Every step she had taken was part of a meticulously crafted n.


    It was so deliberate that it made Derrick shudder!


    During the four years Melody had been back, Derrick had spent two studyingw abroad. By the time he returned to establish Justice Law Firm, his visits home were rare.


    One time, Melody noticed his health issue and started helping him with therapeutic massages. At the time, he appreciated her effort and felt that it was nice to have her around. She was always thoughtful and would use little gadgets during the massages to ease his stress.


    Even though he rarely visited, when he did, he''d stroll by her herb garden, ensuring she noticed him. And every time, she would approach with a smile.


    "Derrick, you''re back! Still having headaches? I''ve been studying old texts and learned a new massage technique. Let me help!


    "Isw school tiring? If Hearned somew, I could assist youter....


    He hadughed it off at the time, replying, "If you study hard and pass the bar exam, I''ll let you try a case at Justice Law Firm as practice."


    It had seemed like a joke, but now, it felt like Melody had taken it seriously.


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    It was undeniable that Melody treated him well.


    However, he had watched Suzanna grow up, and his bond with her


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    with the unfamiliar Melody, who had returned from wherever she was far deeper than the one he shared had been.


    While he appreciated her kindness, he also made a clear distinction in his heart between her and Suzanna.


    As awyer, he viewed this assessment as a rational evaluation of his feelings.


    He saw nothing wrong with it!


    So now, he chose to stand by Suzanna.


    To him, Melody seemed immature and often acted recklessly, which he couldn''t help but criticize.


    Melody shot Derrick a nce, her annoyance evident. She had grown tired of hearing his repeated question, "Will you stop making a fuss?"


    After all, they had just faced the courtroom drama and sentencing; did he really think she was just "making a fuss"?


    "Derrick, you''re awyer. Stop with the moral ckmailing!


    "And don''t forget-you said you could let me try my hand with Goldman Pax''sw firm.


    "This first battle has gone pretty well. You''d better brace yourself, Mr. Shield."


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