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    Michelle''s sudden appearance startled me. Why was she here so early in the morning?


    After calling me, she nodded and bowed toward As''s car obsequiously.


    I closed the car door, looked at her, and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    "Oh... It''s nothing important. I was just thinking, and I might have gone too far. Nana instigated it all, and I said the wrong things. You''re the bigger person here, Chloe, so don''t..." She trailed off, trying to apologize.


    I nced at her coldly, not wanting to engage, and said indifferently, "If you''re sincere about your apology, then go back. I have things to do." After saying that, I walked toward the building.


    She followed me closely. "Won''t you invite me into your office to chat, Chloe? I haven''t been to yourpany yet."


    "I''m busy today. Sorry, I have no time to show you around." I refused decisively. Since she hade to apologize so early in the morning, she must have ulterior motives. I didn''t have time to deal with her.


    "Oh,e on, why are you being like this? I don''t need you to take me anywhere. I just want to see what yourpany looks like. We''re ssmates. That makes us practically family." She clung to me like a parasite, unwilling to let go.


    As we reached the entrance, we ran into Carol. Before I could say anything, my phone rang again. I checked, and it was Adrian.


    I quickly handed the car keys to Carol. "Get my car and wait for me at the entrance. We''re going to Adrian''s office."


    Carol immediately agreed. She took the keys and headed toward the underground garage. Meanwhile, I answered Adrian''s call.


    "Chloe. I didn''t call youst night because it waste," Adrian said.


    "No problem. I just arrived at the office. If you''re free, I''lle to yourw firm now for a discussion." I wanted to meet him in person to discuss the many unclear aspects of the situation.


    "Sure, let''s talkter." Then he hung up the phone.


    Adrian had always been straightforward in both his words and actions.


    Carol pulled up the car and stopped in front of me. Just as I was about to get in, Michelle grabbed my arm. "I don''t have any ns today. Chloe. Let me follow you."


    I looked at her coldly and didn’t mince my words. "Do you think it’s appropriate for you toe with me to meet thewyer?"


    Her mouth twitched awkwardly, and she stammered, "Uh... well, then, you go ahead. I’ll go shopping. How about lunch together at noon? My treat."


    "There’s no need for that. I’m busy today. I don’t have time," I replied, opening the car door and getting in.


    I ignored Michelle while she stood there and watched me get in the car. She continued to stare after the car as we left.


    As we drove away from the building, Carol asked, "Who was that woman?"


    I replied nonchntly, "She’s a ssmate from my college days. A troublesome friend. By the way, if shees to thepany looking for me again, just say I''m not in. Her name is Michelle. You can let the receptionist know too."


    "Got it," Carol responded.


    Adrian was waiting for me at thew firm. When we entered, he was on the phone dealing with matters rted to the court.


    After hanging up, he said, "We can’t confirm if the trial can proceed as nned right now. We’ll have to wait for a meeting to confirm this."? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    I shared all my concerns with Adrian. After careful consideration, he went through the entire sequence of events, exining all the pros and cons.


    This situation wasplicated by the fact that Matthew and Mnie were married. If their marriage wasn''t legitimate, Mnie''s case in Muborough would be a different matter. Ironically, their marriage certificate had been issued after the child was born.


    This was fate, and Matthew couldn’t escape this cmity.


    As discussed the matter in detail with Adrian. Mnie’s escape also meant that the case involving Keegan would be put on hold. We had solid evidence for the incident involving the clerk, but since the key person had escaped, the case would be postponed. There was no way to conclude the situation in Muborough now.


    When Adrian said that, I immediately understood why As had called Dn and immediately arranged for tight surveince on Keegan when he heard the news.


    From what I understood, the Thompson family was not only trying to frame Matthew. They were also trying to buy time for Keegan.