Chapter 173


    Chapter 173 I Have No Objection


    His simple ck loungewear outlined his perfect physique, while his face possessed a refined and


    exquisite charm.


    Sensing her gaze, Joseph turned his head and their eyes locked. Enveloped in an enigmatic trance,


    Chloe felt herself descending into the depths of his alluring, obsidian gaze.


    Her eyes flickered, and she awkwardly averted her gaze. “Do you think Miles will resent you?”


    “What can he do if he is? Will he dare to challenge me?” Joseph scoffed arrogantly.


    Chloe clicked her tongue, but deep down, she knew Miles would not dare say anything. She was just


    worried he might resort to dirty tricks behind their backs.


    “With this agreement and the assets and jewelry records retrieved by Benjamin from the bank, we’ll


    secure victory tomorrow. However, if he tries to y the emotional card with you, just ignore him,”


    Samuel advised.


    Finding evidence for this case was not the most difficult part. The true challengey in Chloe and


    Benjamin’s father-daughter rtionship.


    “Don’t worry, I won’t. Our rtionship is beyond repair, and I won’t show him any mercy,” Chloe


    responded with unwavering determination.


    Seeing her resolution, Samuel could not help but worry about his good friend’s choice. He hoped that


    Joseph would not end up bing a homeless and pitiful soul in the end.


    “However, I noticed in the agreement that my mother left me 300 grand. Are you sure the figure is


    correct?” Chloe asked.


    300 grand was a significant amount of money a decade ago, enough to establish a small-scale


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    Samuel nodded seriously. “Yes, I suggest you ask Benjamin about your grandfather and grandmother


    after the case concludes.”


    Perhaps the 300 grand was a gift from her grandparents to their daughter.


    “Okay, I will.”


    They continued their conversation for another hour. At ten at night, Samuel left with a stack of


    documents.


    Subconsciously, Chloe nced at the coffee table, noticing the envelope was no longer there.


    ‘Did he take the letter back to his room? Is he treasuring the letter from his first love as some sort of


    priceless memento?’


    Chloe snorted disdainfully and took Toto out for a walk.


    In the morning, Chloe woke up at eight, and another half hourter, Samuel arrived to pick. her up in


    his car. He leaned out and nced inside. “Where’s Joseph? Is he not joining us?”


    “He’s at his regr morning meeting. He said he’lle after it’s finished,” Chloe replied.


    “Oh, I see. In that case, let’s go,” Samuel said.


    The court session was set to start at ten. When they entered, Ava and Benjamin werete. Thewyer


    sitting beside them turned pale upon seeing Samuel. His hand holding the pen trembled uncontrobly


    and dropped to the floor multiple times.


    Ava had heard of Samuel but did not know what he looked like. She perceived the man as astute and


    formidable. Piqued by curiosity, she asked, “Mr. Gideon, do you know the opposingwyer? Is he


    famous?”


    “That’s Samuel Winson! Did you do this on purpose?” Gideon almost wailed in response.


    If he had known it was Samuel he would be up against, he would never have taken this case. Losing a


    lawsuit was not scary, but having Samuel as the opposing defensewyer was a nightmare. He was


    notorious for showing no mercy to fellow attorneys.


    “Today is undoubtedly a stroke of ill luck,’ he inwardlymented.


    Ava stood frozen in ce. “How could it be Samuel? Samuel charges millions for his services. There’s


    no way Chloe can afford him.”


    “Don’t pretend you don’t know. No one dared to take your case. You purposely hid this from me and


    made me assist you,” Gideon retorted.


    He would not have fallen for her trap if he had known.


    “How was I supposed to know?” Ava grew angry, casting a sidelong nce at him. “Just do your job


    properly after epting the money. Don’t exhibit your ipetence on your face!”


    A flicker of anger flitted across Gideon’s face.


    Even if it was Samuel who deliberately concealed his identity, Ava also conveyed the wrong information


    to Gideon. She imed that Chloe was impoverished and relied solely on older


    men for a living.


    ‘There’s no way she’s poor if she can afford Samuel!’


    “That’s enough. Our immediate priority is to prepare for the court session. Stop wasting time. with these


    pointless discussions,” Benjamin snapped, his gaze darkening as he red at Gideon. “You’ve taken


    money from our family. Regardless of who Samuel is, you must win


    thiswsuit.”


    Gideon chuckled, sensing that both of them remained unaware of the formidablewyer they


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    were up against.


    “That’s it! If this is what you want, I’ll give you what you want.”


    Chloe observed the crumbling situation on their side. It was evident that things were falling apart even


    before the court sessionmenced. Strangely enough, the person she admired at that moment was


    not Samuel, but Joseph.


    It was only when one achieved greatness and strength that they attracted individuals of simr caliber.


    Soon, the judge announced themencement of the court session.


    Samuel stood up, confidently presenting the relevant evidence and unveiling the money that Benjamin


    had offered Chloe during his birthday party to expose his deceit.


    After carefully reviewing, the evidence, the judge and jury exchanged knowing nces, acknowledging


    the truth in Samel’s statement. The judge then turned to Benjamin and inquired, “Does the defense


    have a response?”


    Panicked, Benjamin pushed Gideon forward. “Hurry up and speak!”


    Gideon rose to his feet, his cold gaze fixed on Benjamin. “I agree with the prosecution. The defense


    has no objections.”


    Chloe was taken aback.


    ‘Did Jojo seek out Miles and also bribed the opposingwyer? Impressive,’ she thought to herself.


    Samuel shared the same suspicion.


    ‘Does Joe trulyck faith in me? Theirwyer is a mere inconsequential figure. There’s absolutely no


    reason for Joe to resort to such measures,’ he wondered.


    “Do you know what you’re saying?!” Ava clenched her teeth, warning Gideon, “This is at courtroom, not


    a yground!”


    “You’re the one who made me say this,” Gideon innocently replied, but behind the unseen nces, a


    wicked smile yed on his lips. “I want both money and a good reputation. What are you going to do


    about it?”


    If they had shown a better attitude earlier, he would have gone all out to help. Unfortunately, they had


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    The judge’s voice boomed out, “Quiet! Exin the situation clearly.”


    “Here’s what happened. Mr. Benjamin approached me with the intention of contesting histe wife’s


    assets. However, heter changed his mind and confessed the truth to me. Consumed by guilt, he is


    now willing to return all the assets left by his wife to Chloe. He also expressed his desire to seek


    forgiveness from his daughter,” Gideon exined.