“My brother, well, he’s always busy–never bothers himself with these little things. But me? I’m just the idle younger sister, and I can’t stand to see him treated


    unfairly.”


    “Yes, yes, you’re absolutely right. I handled this poorly, I sincerely apologize.” Attorney Stone didn’t know Alessia personally, but anyone who could get Calvert to act was not to be underestimated. After all, every case Calvert took on ended up in


    the headlines.


    The fact that Calvert would get involved over something so minor spoke volumes


    about Alessia’s influence.


    Attorney Stone’s regret deepened–he’d let a potential star slip away and left himself with a massive liability instead.


    While Attorney Stone wrestled with his own calctions, Alessia spoke in a calm,


    measured tone that nheless demanded attention. He had no choice but to listen respectfully.


    “Simon’s father might be one of your biggest clients right now, but that could change. Sure, the money matters–but as long as Simon remains at your firm, Libra & Associates has the power to make sure Zenith doesn’tnd a single contract. You’re a shrewd man, Attorney Stone. I trust you’ll know what to do.”


    Alessia’s words left no room for misunderstanding. Ethan had been forced out over money and connections–now she would use the same weapons to make Simon pay the price.


    Fair’s fair, isn’t it?


    “I…” Attorney Stone nced at Calvert, hoping for some reprieve.


    “No need to doubt. Miss Morton has absolute authority at Libra & Associates.”


    Attorney Stone knew Calvert wouldn’t lie about this. That was precisely what made it all the more shocking. This young woman–barely out of her teens–held absolute power in aw firm renowned not just here, but internationally. If anyone else had said it, he’d have dismissed it as a fantasy.


    “I understand. After today, Simon will no longer be with our firm. Miss Morton, I apologize for what happened to your brother.” Attorney Stone would have liked to bring Ethan back, but he knew that door was closed.


    When they stepped outside, exactly five minutes had passed.


    <b>14:45 </b>


    “All right, Miss Morton. Let’s move on to our second issue.”


    They took the elevator down. In the lobby, Ethan sat waiting, calm andposed. His phone chimed–a new payment notification. Another message arrived: Attorney Stone’s formal apology.


    Ethan felt a tangle of emotions. Over the past four years, Attorney Stone had helped him a lot. He hadn’t expected things to end like this.


    “You got it, right?” Alessia asked.


    “Yeah. No one does it like you, Lessie.” Ethan stood and waited for the others to sit before taking his seat again.


    “Okay. Now, let’s tackle the second issue.”


    “Quentin’s case, right?” Ethan noticed Calvert’s attention shift to Alessia and caught on immediately.


    “That’s right. Since you’re here, I’d like to hear your thoughts.” For some reason, the atmosphere suddenly felt like a job interview.


    Still, Ethan adjusted quickly. After a brief moment of thought, he shared his opinion. “With Quentin’s case, we can approach it as a case of sexual harassment against a minor. He verbally insulted the victim and caused significant psychological harm. On top of that, we should look into his personal life. I saw him bring a young woman with him the other day–there’s a chance he might be involved in


    solicitation.”


    Calvert’s face remained impassive as Ethan spoke about the first point, but he nodded slightly at the second.


    “Then the case is yours.”