" Chapter 2365 Leonel's response carried a tinge of self-mockery.
“I understand I have no special standing here.
Alexis confirmed sharply, "Good that you realize it.
She eyed him suspiciously.
"What's the matter? You had to cyourself regarding the legal team? Don't trustto handle it?" Leonel posed a direct question, "Why are you hesitant to take this case yourself? Is it because of me?" Alexis laughed dismissively.
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I'm simply swamped with work.
Leonel leaned forward, placing his hands on either side of her desk, his voice lowering.
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Alexis retorted, "That would cat a different price.
You'll need to increase the budget.
Leonel was ready to agree, but before he could respond, the inteon Alexis' desk interrupted their conversation.
Alexis swiftly responded to the intercom.
Her secretary informed her, "Miss Fowler, Mr.
Duffy is here.
She glanced at Leonel and instructed, "Have him wait in the reception room.
She cut the call short, turning to Leonel with a light comment, "As you can see, I'm quite busy.
I won't be able to see you out.
However, before she could finish, the office door burst open, revealing Colin Duffy.
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He was visibly agitated and his wealthy appearance was marred by ve! his current state of anger. "Miss Fowler, you're my lawyer.
But why are you using those photos against me? Isn't that a biexcessive? Threatening your own client, Alexis leaned against her desk, her expression one of cold amusement.
"Oh? So you still remember I'm your lawyer? You payto work for you.
So pay up and then we can go our separate ways.
Colin was clearly reluctant to let the matter rest.
His divorce case, which threatened to divide his considerable assets, was more than considerable more than we had bargained for. And now he also had to pay for the lawsuit.