Chapter 331
Chapter 331:
She jerked away as though burned, wrenching free from his grasp. “I’m the one who caused his death. If I hadn’t called him — if I hadn’t begged him to come back — none of this would have happened. He wouldn’t have died. I’m the reason he’s gone. I am p>
Nathan and Danica watched as tears streamed down Kristine’s face, both unable to conceal their sympathy.
Nathan glanced over his shoulder, suddenly aware that Monica had disappeared. Realization struck him. “Mr. Edwards — if Monica brings this up in court, it could completely change the outcome p>
Growing desperate, Danica grabbed Nathan’s sleeve. “Isn’t there anything you can do? Monica cannot get those antiques. She would hand them all straight to Jemma p>
Those words made Kristine’s entire body tremble again.
Asher’s face darkened. “Mr. Cole, you need to come up with a plan.” He glanced at Danica. “Ms. Jackson — it might be better if you stepped aside for a moment p>
Danica was ready to push back, but Nathan took her arm and guided her around the corner.
Once they were out of earshot, he let go. “Why are you doing this?” Danica snapped. “Kristine needs me right now p>
Nathan’s expression remained measured as he studied her. “Are you truly capable of comforting Kristine right now p>
𝘋o𝗻’𝘁 𝘮i𝗌s 𝗇𝖾𝘄 𝗿еl𝖾a𝘴𝖾𝘀 о𝘯 ѕ.𝗰о𝗺
Danica fell silent.
Back in middle school, she and Kristine had shared a classroom, but high school had sent them on separate paths. Seeing Kristine again now, she could tell immediately how much she had changed. She wasn’t sure she could offer any real comfort — especially knowing how deeply Kristine had adored her father. Learning she had played a part in his death had to be soul-crushing.
“If you’re not able to help, then come with me,” Nathan said evenly.
Danica couldn’t help glancing back around the corner.
She caught sight of Asher resting his hand gently on Kristine’s shoulder. His words were too quiet to make out, but the look he gave her radiated a warmth Danica had never seen in him before. He seemed transformed — the usual chill in his manner gone entirely, as though some invisible barrier between them had dissolved.
With that, Danica finally let Nathan lead her away.
By the staircase, Jemma paced restlessly and turned on Brendan. “Mr. Loftus, didn’t you promise to help us win? How is Nathan giving you this much trouble p>
Brendan’s expression grew hard.
His victory three years ago had had nothing to do with Nathan’s lack of skill — it had everything to do with his own cunning. He had risen quickly after graduation, but soon realized the legal world was full of brilliant minds. Staying at the top meant never allowing himself to lose. A single defeat, and clients would abandon him.
That relentless drive had earned him a formidable reputation in Peudon. It was around that time that Nathan had crossed his path — and that particular case had ended in a crushing defeat, a humiliation unlike anything he had experienced before. Since then, they had been in constant rivalry, and he had failed to secure even a single win. His clients began to doubt him. Desperation pushed him to craft a scheme cunning enough to drive Nathan away from the profession entirely.