Chapter 336


    ra’s heart skipped a beat. “What in the world is going on?” she demanded.


    The butler replied, “Your grandma must’ve said something to Mr. Casey, and it triggered his heart


    condition. He’s in the hospital right now, fighting for his life. The doctors have issued a critical


    condition notice.”


    At those words, ra’s hands began to tremble uncontrobly. Her voice quivered as she spoke,


    “Wait for me. I’ll be there as fast as I can.”


    She was about to rise when she caught sight of the opposingwyer striding towards her. “Attorney


    ra, my client has calmed down. We’re ready to proceed,” he announced.


    ra nced over at Heidi, who moments ago had been in a frenzy. Now, she satposed and


    smug, with a taunting smirk on her face. It all clicked for ra in an instant.


    She clenched her jaw in frustration. “I’ve got an emergency. I request a recess. We need to


    postpone the hearing.”


    The otherwyer’s brow furrowed slightly as he said, “I’m sorry, Attorney ra, but my client is


    dealing with health issues. Any further dys could prevent her from making it to court. If you insist


    on leaving now, we’ll have no choice but to consider it a withdrawal of the case.”


    ra’s fists clenched tightly.Her gaze was icy as she stared down the opposing counsel. So this


    was their desired oue.


    Her father’s sudden copse was no coincidence. It was all part of their scheme.


    It wasn’t until now that she understood the warning Paolo had given her when he came in. This was


    their trap all along.


    If she walked out against their wishes, the case would be treated as a withdrawal, and as awyer,


    she’d face penalties.


    Paolo’s words echoed in her mind. The threat to ruin her reputation was bing a reality.


    ra bit down hard on her lip. She couldn’t ignore her father’s life hanging in the bnce. However,


    if she walked away now, not only would Heidi get off scot-free, but her own credibility in the legal


    world would be shattered.


    At that moment, a warm, steady hand rested gently on her shoulder. Ian’s deep voice resonated in


    her ear. “ra, what’s happened?”


    With Ian’s timely arrival, ra felt her eyes well up with tears. “Ian, the butler just called. My dad’s


    been rushed to the hospital. He’s in critical condition.”


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    Ian’s brow furrowed with concern. “Don’t worry. I’ll call the hospital right now.”


    He dialed the hospital and after a minute, he turned to ra. His expression was grave. “It’s true.


    Your dad’s had a heart attack. It’s serious. They’re trying to save him.”


    When she heared the confirmation, the tears ra had been holding back cascaded down her


    cheeks. She knew all too well how fragile the life of someone with heart disease could be, how


    mere minutes could mean the difference between life and death.


    “ra, your dad’s going to be okay. We’re heading to the hospital now. I’ll have someone take care


    of things here,” Ian said, trying to reassure her as he began to lead her out.


    ra only took a few steps before she turned back and saw Heidi’s self-satisfied grin.


    If ra left now, the case would end with a withdrawal of charges. And she would face the legal


    community’s sanctions.


    At that thought, ra was ovee with grief, yet she bit her lip with resolve. “Ian, I can’t leave. I


    have to win this case. I can’t let their plot seed.”


    Her eyes filled with such pain and determination, and Ian felt a sharp pang in his own heart. “Alright


    then. We’ll split up. I’ll head to the hospital, and you stay here to fight. I believe your dad’s going to


    pull through.”


    He wrapped ra in his arms. His hand gently stroked her back. “Don’t be afraid. I’m here for you. I


    won’t let anything happen to your dad.” He could feel ra trembling in his embrace.