Cedric Shaw finished handling the paperwork and walked over.
A few years ago, Cedric Shaw’s daughter’s high school grades were a complete disaster.
Cedric Shaw was troubled by this and searched everywhere for a tutor to help her.
However, the girl was both clever and mischievous, using her extraordinary intelligence to make life difficult for the tutors, driving them all away.
Then one day, she encountered a tutor online who went by the name "Heavenly King."
At first, Cedric didn’t hold much hope, but to his surprise, under the tutor’s guidance, his once rebellious and unmanageable daughter became well-behaved, and her grades soared.
In less than two years, she transformed from a struggling student to a top achiever and eventually gained admission to a prestigious overseas university.
It was also around this time that "Heavenly King" started to make a name for herself in the tutoring world, becoming one of the country’s top tutors with her outstanding teaching results and unique methods.
Cedric Shaw later found out that the renowned "Heavenly King" was actually a young woman just a few years older than his daughter.
"Vivi called me yesterday, saying she’s about to graduate and return home and wants me to invite you over for a meal to catch up."
Cedric said with a warm smile,
"And you, you got married without even telling us."
It was only after receiving Emily Parker’s call today that Cedric learned that not only had Emily married, but her spouse was Junior President Carter, who was frequently trending in the news.
Thinking about this, Cedric’s eyes showed a trace of concern.
As far as Cedric knew, Junior President Carter was not an ideal match.
While he was handling the paperwork, he overheard some police officers discussing in hushed tones about a young woman who came to bail out Junior President Carter, claiming to be his girlfriend. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by novel·fıre·net
Married and still having a girlfriend on the side, Cedric pushed his glasses up, a hint of dissatisfaction flashing in his eyes, feeling indignant for Emily.
"I haven’t seen Vivi in a long time either."
Emily Parker smiled, not noticing the unusual look in Cedric’s eyes.
Vivi was her first student; although she and Sophie Parker were sisters, they shared no bond.
Instead, her younger student Vivi felt more like a dear sister.
"By the way, regarding Junior President Carter’s case, I have the video, but it doesn’t favor him.
I suggest it’s best to settle privately; if not, he might have to spend a few more days in the detention center."
Cedric Shaw frowned slightly, looking troubled.
Emily was somewhat surprised; a case of this level should be of no difficulty for him.
Emily didn’t know that Cedric intended to deliberately give Carlos a hard lesson to let him learn from it.
Just then, a noise erupted.
Young Master Bennet’s face turned red, fists clenched, slamming the table with a loud bang, causing the water glasses to tremble.
I don’t accept settling. Do I look like someone who lacks a bit of money?
This time, unless Carlos kneels and apologizes, I will definitely see him jailed."
When Cedric Shaw first appeared, the Bennet family’s attorney was a bit flustered, but upon learning that Cedric brought the club video, with its tricky angle only capturing Carlos waving his fists at Cedric, he had an idea.
This is a rare opportunity; if he could use it to help the Bennets win the case against Cedric Shaw and break his "Unbeatable in the North" legend, his reputation in the industry would surely soar, bringing in a flood of clients.
Moreover, Mrs. Bennet and Young Master Bennet insisted on holding Carlos accountable, refusing any settlement, making the case’s progress look very unfavorable for Carlos.
Although she hadn’t seen the club’s video, Emily gently touched her slightly swollen abdomen with a determined look.
She understood Carlos’s temper; though occasionally hot-headed, he was not impulsive without a cause.
She slightly raised her chin, firmly gazing at Cedric Shaw,
"Attorney Shaw, we don’t accept a settlement.
Proceed with the normal process, the incident details you can ask Carlos, tell him you’re the attorney I hired, and he will cooperate."
Her voice was steady and powerful, showing an undeniable firmness.
Cedric Shaw frowned, helplessly rubbing his brow.
He sighed softly, looking at Emily’s slightly swollen abdomen, a hint of reluctance in his eyes,
"Then I’ll go in first to understand the situation with Junior President Carter, but be mentally prepared that if no settlement is reached, I can only help you strive for a suspended sentence."
The chaotic club scene where Carlos fought off ten, knocking down a dozen bodyguards, with several seriously injured, the video he saw making Cedric’s expression even graver.
Under such circumstances, getting Carlos acquitted truly seemed as difficult as climbing the heavens.
Cedric Shaw entered the holding room, while Emily waited outside.
Time ticked by slowly, half an hour passed, and Cedric still hadn’t come out.
Doctor Bennet stood a distance away, wearing a smug, mocking smile, gloating at Emily’s anxious expression.
Oliver Ross also wore a worried look.
As time continued to pass, with the bail procedures completed, the Bennets and Doctor Bennet approached as they were about to leave.
"At this time, you still stubbornly refuse to see reason. Since we were once colleagues...
Emily, I think you should advise Junior President Carter... oh, that worthless husband of yours, lest your child is born only to find their father absent."
Doctor Bennet had a fake smile, yet her eyes gleamed with schadenfreude.
She stood in a tight professional suit, arms crossed, slightly tilting her head, feigning goodwill as she advised Emily,
"Isn’t it just an apology? It’s better than jail time."
Who wants jail time?"
At that moment, a voice, chilly as ice, sounded. Carlos, hands in pockets, walked out of the holding room with his long lean legs at a leisurely pace.
His hair was slightly tousled, adding a hint of roguish charm; he squinted slightly, with a sardonic smirk on his lips, looking at Doctor Bennet amusedly.
"Attorney Shaw, I made myself clear just now, right?"
Cedric Shaw followed closely behind Carlos; although his expression was somewhat tense when he entered,
by now, his face had returned to its usual shrewd and capable demeanor.