In Acolian''s eyes, Maeve''s smugness was nothing more than a re alt of relying on her fiancé, the CEO of the Mcdaniel Group


    If Mcdaniel Group copsed, Aeolian wondered just how long Maeve''s arrogance wouldst.


    Therefore, Acolian asked her second brother, who was known as the Justice''s rle, to help him deal with Medaniel Group.


    Aiden had stayed upte the night before, sifting through case les, and his temples were throbbing. After hearing Aeolian''sint, the pain seemed to intensify.


    "ording to Article 1033 of the Civil Code, invading someone privacy... carries a penalty of imprisonment or criminal detention for up to three years," Aiden said, his voice steady. "Acelian, if their legal team decides to go after you, you could end up in jail. You were in the wrong from the start


    Aeolian, feeling wronged, responded, "So, I''m just supposed to take all the humiliation lying down?"


    "What you should do now is apologize to the girl whose privacy you invaded, not focus on revenge," Aiden advised calmly. "You really need to work on your temper. Otherwise, one day you''ll pay a much heavier price."


    Even though Aiden spoiled his sister, when it came to matters ofw, he was clear-headed and unwavering.


    "Aiden!" Aeolian couldn''t take it anymore, her voice rising in frustration. "Don''t you care about me anymore? Why are you saying such embarrassing things?! Fine, I''ll leave then!"


    With a sharp click, she hung up.


    Aiden let out a weary sigh, his lips curling into a rueful smile. He couldn''t win with this headstrong sister.


    Once he finished his current case, he''d buy a cake to make it up to her.


    She might be spoiled, but she wasn''t a bad person at heart.


    Not far away, Maeve saw him finish his call and walk over. "Aident she said, "I''m going to deliver medicine to Esme''s sonter. Do you want toe with me? I''ve already asked her." Aiden raised an eyebrow, surprised. "How did you...?"


    "Her son doesn''t live far from here, and I was thinking of walking there," Maeve exined.


    Aiden felt a wave of warmth in his heart. He couldn''t help but develop a soft spot for this girl, who made a living through her art but had a kind heart and an understanding nature. He didn''t ask her why again. Nodding, he simply said, "Let''s walk then. It''s a good day to have a nice stroll


    "Okay," she replied.


    About ten minutester, they arrived at the apartment of Esme''s son


    Maeve showed him how to use the incense sticks. Once lit, the room filled with a subtle, pleasant herbal scent. After a while, a soothingfort spread through him like a warm embrace. Looking around the room, Aiden found that the throbbing pain in his head, which had gued him all night, was beginning


    to ease.


    He wondered. What kind of treatment is this?"


    Chapter Sil


    Maeve finished exining how to use the incense sticks mid stepped outside to give Alden space,


    She had only brought him here: How he convinced the Esme''s was up to him.


    She could help no further.


    Around half an hourter, Aiden emerged from the apartment, looking noticeably more rxed than when he had entered.


    Maeve didn''t need to ask what happened. She simply said, "It''s time to head back."


    "Mm." Aiden nodded.


    Naso''s geography kept the heat at bay, even in the summer. The breeze off theke was cool and refreshing, making the air feel like a soft caress.


    It was a city described by a famous personality as an ideal ce to live and the perfect backdrop for a fleeting, passionate


    romance.


    Maeve stretchedzily against the wind and then turned to Aide. Tm heading to theke to set up a stall. Fitsee youter." "Wait," Aiden called out, his voice clear. His face, once distant, now carried a more rxed expression. "Thanks, for just now." Maeve shed a casual smile. "I don''t think I made the wrong choice in trusting you. What do you think?


    Aiden nodded seriously as if making a promise. "You did not. I guarantee it."


    The girl on trial had been pushed into taking the fall. The evidence at the scene all pointed against her, which made the testimony from the Esme''s son even more crucial.


    And Aiden was determined to win this case.


    The two parted ways at the corner of the street, one heading to set up a stall to perform, the other off to investigate the


    scene.


    It was a particrly bright day.


    Maeve''s stall was doing brisk business. To reward herself, she bought an ice cream after closing up.


    As she walked, a familiar sensation crept over her, the feeling of being watched, a presence trailing her that she hadn''t noticed in a few days.


    From the moment she arrived in Naso, she''d had the sense someone was following her.


    The feeling had faded quickly, so she brushed it off as paranoianovelbin


    But now, it seemed that wasn''t the case


    Maeve suddenly regretted walking down this quiet alley. It was too deserted. If something happened, she wouldn''t be able to escape easily.


    Her grip tightened on her ice cream in fear. She didn''t even notice the frost melting in her hand. Her focus was on quickening her pace, heading toward the more crowded area at the end of the alley.


    She heard the footsteps behind her quicken as well.


    Maeve''s heart leaped into her throat as she ran forward. The wind biting at her face made her cheeks sting.


    The footsteps behind her grew closer, and Maeve''s heart nearly exploded in her chest. Then, everything went ck.


    The footsteps behind her faltered, and the person immediately rned to flee


    Seeing that the situation was not right, the footsteps immediately turned around and ran.


    But Aiden wasn''t going to let him get away. With swift strides, he losed the gap, his body as agile as an eagle''s. In seconds, he had the man on the ground, his heavy thud echoing in the alley. Maeve''s heart was still pounding as she watched Aiden restrain the man. Only then did her shock start to fade.


    She walked over to ask, voice trembling, "Aiden, are you okay?"


    "I''m fine." Aiden grabbed the man''s arms and pulled him to his feet, ignoring his pleading. "Take him to the This kind of thing can''t be overlooked."


    Maeve nodded vigorously. "Okay,"


    e police station.


    If it hadn''t been for Aiden, she didn''t know what could have happened. She wasn''t about to let this scum off the hook.


    At the police station, the man insisted he was just short on money and was trying to rob her to make ends meet. He said nothing else.


    It was an attempted robbery, and the police could only hold him for up to fifteen days. There was nothing more they could


    1. do.


    Maeve frowned. She didn''t believe it was just a robbery. If it had been, the man wouldn''t have followed her so closely. He could''ve easily grabbed her bag and run.


    But since he was sticking to his story, there wasn''t much she could do.


    av


    Aiden spoke up from beside her. "If you want to press charges, I can be yourwyer. I can make sure he takes a vacation at Club Fed at least two or three years behind bars. Fifteen days isn''t enough." Maeve pondered, "Taking a vacation at Club Fed?


    Maeve blinked in surprise and wondered, ''What is that? Is that some kind of legal jargon?''


    Just as she was about to agree, the criminal''s face turned pale at the thought of prison time. "Wait! I have more to say!"


    Aiden shot him a cold nce. "Confess now, and you might get some leniency


    "Tll talk! I''ll talk! Someone hired me to follow thisdy and told me to take her somewhere! he blurted out.


    "Who hired you? Where were you supposed to take her? How did you contact them?" Aiden asked, his questions sharp and precise.