Chapter 659
Chapter 659:
Witnessing her brother’s downfall and Candice, garbed in a lawyer’s robe, standing tall and proud in court filled her with rage. Her eyes burned with fury, her fists clenched, and her nails dug deep into her palms.
That day, Greyson had been present in the hall, captivated by Candice’s magnificent debate unfolding before him. Her expertise, intelligence, and perception were on full display. Her systematic, logical approach, coupled with her fearless resolve in the face of her adversary, left a lasting impression. Simultaneously, she was a vision of elegance, radiance, and self-assuredness in her attorney’s attire.
Her aura that day had left a deep imprint on his mind, stirred him profoundly, and drew him towards her irresistibly. She had once belonged to him, but deception had led him to lose her. Nonetheless, he remained patient and resilient, awaiting the opportune moment to strike. He vowed to himself that he would wait as long as needed to reclaim her from Milton’s grasp.
Having completed her part, Candice gathered her papers and passed them onto her assistant for filing. As for the Corless case, she had done her part, and the prosecution would handle the remaining tasks. Corless was now under urgent arrest, stripped of his liberty, posing no threat to her any longer.
Belinda, overwhelmed with emotion, advanced to Candice in court. She grasped Candice’s hands excitedly. “Miss Blake, I can’t thank you enough. I’m at a loss for words to convey my gratitude. I don’t know how I could possibly repay you. But your kindness will forever be etched in my heart.”
Belinda’s eyes welled up with tears. She had never imagined that in her darkest hour, a righteous lawyer would extend a helping hand, pulling her out of the abyss of despair. She believed she was doomed to a life behind bars. She had regretted blowing the whistle on Corless. She even contemplated ending her life, unable to endure the weight of Corless’ powerful connections and the scrutiny from the world. At that moment, she was so touched, so overwhelmed, that she was rendered speechless, tears streaming down her face.
Observing Belinda’s distress, the assistant lawyer tenderly handed her a stack of tissues. “Here. Don’t cry. You’re free now.” With a comforting smile, Candice reassured her, “Belinda, you won the lawsuit and Corless will face the punishment he deserves. But the road ahead for you is lengthy, with numerous challenges yet to be tackled. You must remain resilient and treasure your newfound liberty. The public isn’t always kind to victims. However, you can’t afford to appear vulnerable. As long as you remain steadfast, nobody can torment you. Understand?”
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Belinda, tearing up even more, nodded in rapid succession. With a comforting pat on Belinda’s shoulder, Candice declared, “Alright, time to head back.”
She then addressed the assistant lawyer, “Escort her home. She’s likely to be swarmed by journalists hoping for an interview. Shield her from them. She is exhausted today. Reject any interview requests on her behalf.”
“Sure thing, Candy,” the assistant lawyer complied, and then she whisked Belinda away.
Candice then straightened out her lawyer’s robe. She stood tall and began her departure from the courtroom.
In her peripheral vision, she noticed Greyson, standing aloof in the hallway, his gaze fixed on her with an inscrutable expression. She was aware that Greyson had been present all day, although his reasons were unclear. The case of Corless was of no concern to him.
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