At that mont A hushed silence spread across the room, swallowing the earlier arrogance.
Valentina’s father, who had been so confident seconds ago, suddenly felt his chest tighten.
He couldn’t believe what he just heard, even though he thinks they made a mistake, but seeing them in front of him the law firm people dream of even shaking hands with was in front of him.
However His lawyer—who had been smirking monts ago—was now visibly tense, his hand clenching the docunts.
At that mont Valentina father who had been watching with amusent, straightened up. His curiosity was piqued, but more than that, he felt sothing he hadn’t in a long ti—doubt.
If Lancaster & Hawthorne was here, then who... who were they representing?
He didn’t say a word. Nobody did.
Because whatever was about to happen...
It wasn’t going to be small.
The presence of Lancaster & Hawthorne Associates was enough to send ripples of fear through the crowd.
People nearby, who had been nothing but re spectators to what they thought was a simple family dispute, now found themselves glued to the scene.
"Wait... isn’t that the top law firm? The one that never loses a case?"
"I heard they only take cases for the richest families... what are they doing here?"
"Who could possibly be their client in this ss?"
At that mont Curious whispers floated through the air as the four highly distinguished lawyers walked with precision, heading straight toward Valentina’s father and his lawyer.
The mont all of them three n stood in front of them, a chill settled in the air.
That was the confirmation they needed to be so sure of the situation they were into.
Valentina’s father had been so sure, so confident just monts ago. But now, as he watched four of the most influential legal representatives standing before him, he could feel the weight of their presence sinking into his chest.
At that mont he tried to compose himself, forcing a tight smile, but his voice betrayed him, trembling slightly as he spoke.
"G-Gentlen... is there a problem?"
At that mont the lead lawyer, a sharp-looking man in a perfectly tailored suit, took a step forward again. Without a word, he lifted a hand and pointed directly at the docunt Valentina’s father had been so eager to sign.
His voice was calm, collected—yet heavy with authority.
"Yes," he said, his gaze unwavering. "We have so business here. We are here to represent our client."
The mont those words were spoken, the entire atmosphere shifted.
Everyone froze.
Valentine’s father couldn’t believe what he just heard, what client are they referring to, definitely it’s not Raymond.
That Valentine’s father was so sure about, however since he wasn’t the one then it must have been a mistake.
The lawyer’s tone wasn’t just a statent.
It was a warning.
At that mont, the weight of the statent from Lancaster & Hawthorne Associates settled over the room like a thunderstorm about to break.
At that mont a stunned silence followed, stretching long enough to make the air feel heavier.
Valentina’s father’s lawyer, who had been confidently handling the situation just monts ago, now looked as if the ground beneath him had disappeared.
His throat went dry. His lips parted, but no words ca out at first.
Then, when he finally forced himself to speak, his voice was unsteady, weak—almost trembling.
"I— I don’t understand..."
His eyes darted from one lawyer to another, searching their expressions for a sign that this was so kind of mistake.
"What do you an you’re here to represent your client?" he stamred.
"There must be so misunderstanding... We— we are not going head-to-head with anybody. This case is... It’s—it’s nothing. It’s just a minor family dispute!"
At that mont his hands were now visibly shaking, his confidence crumbling before everyone’s eyes.
"Surely... surely, this must be a mistake," he laughed nervously, though the sound was hollow. "This isn’t the kind of case your firm even handles! Why... why would Lancaster & Hawthorne Associates be involved in this?"
His words ca out rushed, desperate.
However the audience, which had been enjoying the spectacle just monts ago, was now frozen, their eyes bouncing between the powerful lawyers and the now pale-faced man.
They know everything would be a ss and they would get to see soone exchange between lawyers, but now it seems they waited for nothing.
However nobody dared to say a word.
Because everyone knew one thing—
This law firm did not make mistakes, they don’t lose.
At that mont, Valentina’s father’s expression hardened, though the slight twitch in his jaw betrayed his nerves.
"Yes! That’s exactly what I’m saying!" he snapped, his voice growing louder in an attempt to mask his unease.
"This is just a simple divorce case—nothing more! My daughter was unfortunate enough to marry a worthless man, and we’re simply correcting that mistake!"
His words dripped with disdain, and he looked around the room, expecting supportive nods from those present.
Instead, nobody spoke.
At that mont a beat passed before one of the four lawyers from Lancaster & Hawthorne Associates stepped forward.
His gaze was sharp, his posture unshakable. He adjusted his sleeves with asured precision before responding in a calm but authoritative tone.
"Mr. Callum, it appears you are the one confused."
His words were like a gavel striking down.
"We are here on behalf of our clients, and this is the precise location they provided us with. There is no mistake."
The weight in his voice sent a shiver through the room.
Valentina’s father’s lawyer felt his throat tighten.
He couldn’t believe what he just heard, for them to ntion Valentina father nas, it ans they truly know him.
"T-that’s impossible!" he stamred, his face paling as he gripped the divorce papers tighter, as if holding onto them could sohow keep the situation from spiraling out of control.
"I-I can personally guarantee you that there’s been a misunderstanding!"
He forced a laugh, though it sounded more like a wheeze.
"Perhaps the case you’re referring to is happening elsewhere. I assure you, this is just a private family matter. Surely, this is below your firm’s standards."
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