Chapter 706: Chapter 706: What Kind of Parents_1
“Mrs. Carter, rest assured, I will convey your brother’s case to Ms. Summers in full detail,” Marcel Jefferson reassured, “By tomorrow at the latest, I will inform you of the outcome.”
Clients who come knocking in such an urgent manner were not new to Marcel Jefferson, and he handled them with composure.
However, his words did little to soothe Caitlin Carter’s anxious heart.
What if Purple Summers doesn’t take the case?
Having someone else pass along the information can never be as clear, and it’s certainly not as sincere as making a personal visit.
Caitlin Carter’s mind raced, and she quickly made up her mind, “When will Mr. Jefferson return to Clearwater? I would like to meet Ms. Summers in person.”
Caitlin Carter’s urgency was so pressing that Marcel Jefferson felt the pressure and couldn’t help but caution her, “Mrs. Carter, you may not like what I’m about to say, but… I still want you to be prepared psychologically. Ms. Summers is just an intern at my law firm; it’s her moral duty if she takes your case, her right if she doesn’t. She’s a student and not obligated to take on your brother’s case. Do you understand what I’m saying?”
Caitlin Carter was momentarily stunned, then revealed a smile, “Mr. Jefferson, you and Ms. Summers must be very close friends, right?”
If they weren’t very close friends, what lawyer would push potential business away?
Seeing no anger on her face, Marcel Jefferson breathed a sigh of relief and smiled in response, “Madam, I won’t hide it from you, my law firm was barely surviving at one point; it’s thanks to her that we’ve reached today’s size. She also taught me a lot—she’s like a half teacher to me.”
Caitlin Carter nodded slightly, not one to be unreasonable. Despite the bluntness of Marcel Jefferson’s words, after pondering them, she felt more at ease.
It at least assured her of the other party’s integrity, that they were not blinded by greed. Handing her younger brother’s case over to them made Caitlin Carter feel more secure!
“Don’t worry, Mr. Jefferson, I won’t coerce anyone. I just want to explain things clearly to Ms. Summers,” Caitlin Carter said, “My brother has been wrongfully imprisoned for two years. There’s not a moment when I’m not thinking about how to get him out, and I hope you can understand my feelings.”
“I can understand,” Marcel Jefferson nodded, “If there truly has been an injustice, I believe Ms. Summers will do her utmost to help you.”
Caitlin Carter felt somewhat reassured and made an arrangement with Marcel Jefferson for the trip to Clearwater, then returned home.
Even with several days to go before the trip to Clearwater, she couldn’t be calm. She called her parents, then began packing her bags.
Christopher Simonson came home early today and found his wife busily packing as soon as he entered their room.
Caitlin Carter looked anxious, but there was a spark in her eyes, and her complexion was radiant. Christopher Simonson couldn’t quite tell if her mood was good or bad at that moment.
“What’s going on?” he asked with a smile.
Caitlin Carter, folding clothes in her hands, responded upon hearing him, “I’m going to Clearwater City!”
“Clearwater?” Christopher Simonson was slightly taken aback, “…Why are you going to Clearwater?”
“To meet Ms. Summers!” Caitlin Carter’s face shone as she turned to glance at him, “Remember the most beautiful law exam candidate? I made a special trip to observe her in court yesterday, and it was unbelievable! Christopher, it’s possible that there’s real hope for my brother’s case this time!”
Christopher Simonson was quite surprised, “…Is she from Clearwater?”
The news mentioned that Purple Summers was a student at Grey School of Clearwater City, but being a busy man, how could Christopher have paid attention to a seemingly ordinary exam candidate?
“Yes, she studies in Clearwater.” Caitlin Carter didn’t notice her husband’s surprise and continued packing her clothing while speaking, “Christopher, you really should meet her. That child is a genius. I wonder what kind of parents raised her.”