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Jason walked over and held Iris' hand possessively. "Sorry, she does belong to me."Brad looked at Iris in shock. "You're dating your boss?"His voice was not low, and the incredulity in his tone attracted the attention of many lawyers in the firm.The two female lawyers who had previously gossiped about Iris exchanged glances. Their relationship was no longer a secret in the law firm; the new assistant just hadn't caught on yet.Jason seemed to be declaring their relationship to the public now by openly holding Iris' hand in front of everyone.Brad was dumbfounded. "Is this for real?"Iris smiled and said half-jokingly, "It's not; he's just kidding." As she spoke, she withdrew her hand from Jason's grip.With his hand now empty, Jason studied Iris with a slight frown."Let's talk upstairs," Iris said, walking ahead, unfazed by the scrutinizing and disdainful glances from their colleagues.The disdainful glances probably came from the group of people who liked to gossip about
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She was clearly trying to avoid him.She nodded and said, "Okay."She would take this time to compose herself and contemplate what to tell him.Jason suggested, "Let's have dinner tonight. I'll be away for some time, so you won't see me for a while."Besides taking care of business, he also planned to visit some other places, so he would not be back for some time.Iris declined, "I have to go see my parents.""I can go with you…" he offered."Oh... No need," she quickly replied, waving her hand. "It'll be late, and I haven't spent much time with them lately. This incident happened because of me, and I want to spend some time with them alone. I'll spend the night there, so…"Initially, her refusal made Jason unhappy, but her detailed explanation sounded reasonable enough. It was indeed unnecessary for him to intrude on their family time. He nodded in agreement.After leaving Jason's office, Iris headed straight downstairs. She left the firm and walked home to get her car to dri
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Dennis joked, "Fine, fine. Your temper is the best in our family."He was clearly being sarcastic.Iris smiled.Cassie glared at her husband playfully, prompting Dennis to serve her some food to keep her quiet.The dining table quickly fell silent. After a moment, Cassie asked, "Where's your boyfriend? Why didn't he come with you?"Iris' hand that was holding the fork stiffened momentarily, but she masked her emotions. "I plan to stay overnight, so why would I bring him here?"Cassie thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. She served Iris some food. "You rarely have dinner with us, so eat more."Iris responded, "You should eat more too. Both of you."The atmosphere at the dining table visibly improved. Although the house was small and there were only three people in it, it felt cozy.After dinner, Iris washed the dishes while the elderly couple retired to their room early.When she was done with the dishes, Iris went into her room and lay down. She felt a bit awkward; s
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Iris did not expect Liandra to bring up a topic that was so helpful to the case right away."Can I record this?" she asked.Liandra nodded softly.Iris retrieved a recording pen from her bag.Liandra continued, speaking despite her dry lips, "She wants all their marital assets. She never considered my feelings or how my life would be affected. In her eyes, all that matters is money."Her voice was low and hoarse, filled with profound despair and sorrow."She has never shown any concern for me, nor even a hint of love. Mother? I've never had a mother in my life."Iris listened in silence.Liandra released her pent-up frustration and dissatisfaction. "People say that mothers are the most unselfish people in the world, but I've never felt a hint of warmth from my mother. My entire life, I've never been loved..."She didn't cry; she simply narrated her experiences with a numb expression.Iris' gaze fell on Liandra's right wrist, which was unbandaged.Liandra had attempted suicid
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However, when the prosecutor suggested that Liandra's suicide was due to the defendant's assault, Iris immediately protested. She knew this was not the case and presented evidence: the property sales contract of Liandra's first house, the purchase contract for the second house, and details about the difficulties she faced at work. These factors were the real cause behind Liandra's tragic decision to end her life. Ultimately, it was the indifference of those closest to her despite knowing what was done to her and the harm they caused her that made her feel life was meaningless, driving her to attempt suicide.After noticing the scars on Liandra's wrists, Iris had consulted with her primary doctor. The doctor revealed that the oldest scar on Liandra's right wrist was from three years ago. Aside from the recent life-threatening wound on her left wrist, there were several other scars on both wrists. She had attempted suicide a total of nine times.The prosecutor protested, "That doesn'
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He thought he had gotten lucky and expressed his gratitude to Iris. "If her suicide wasn't because of me, will my sentence be lighter?" he inquired.Iris replied, "The judge will consider that at his discretion."While this factor may reduce his sentence somewhat, it wouldn't be that much. After all, what he did was deplorable. He molested Liandra multiple times when she was still a minor.Calling him a scumbag was too generous for him; he wasn't even worthy of being called human.Brad approached and pulled Iris aside. Before the presiding judge read the verdict, there was a half-hour break for the jury. Brad was present in court and had heard everything. "I can't agree with your actions," he told Iris. In his view, the old scumbag was the primary reason for Liandra's suicide. Despite Iris' strong evidence, he still hoped the old scumbag would be imprisoned for life, allowing him to repent for his sins.Iris took a sip of water and chose not to elaborate, as she had another
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Glaring coldly at her daughter, Rinkah spat, "You should have just died."With a derisive snort, she stormed out. Liandra almost lost her balance, but Iris quickly steadied her. "Brad, hurry, go start the car," she instructed. Brad put away the phone and rushed ahead to start the car.Iris helped Liandra into the car."Go to the hospital," she said. Brad nodded. He glanced at Iris through the rearview mirror before he drove off.At the hospital, Iris asked Brad to buy some food for Liandra. However, Liandra didn't eat anything. She simply lay silently in bed.Iris stayed by her side.As evening approached, Liandra said, "You should go home."Iris had already given Liandra her phone number. She said reassuringly, "If you need anything, call me."Liandra didn't reply, but Iris knew she had heard. Tucking her in gently, Iris said, "I'll see you tomorrow."Liandra murmured a soft acknowledgment.Iris left the ward, gently closing the door behind her.Brad, who had been wai
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Brad stubbornly argued, "You said 'most'. That means there are still a small number of people who enjoy curry in the summer. If both of us happen to dislike it in summer, of course it counts as a common interest." Iris chuckled, "Alright, if you insist on thinking that way, then so be it." She chose not to argue further as it was a trivial matter."I'm going to take a nap; wake me when we arrive," Iris said. Brad nodded, "Okay." He was aware that Iris had been getting very little sleep lately due to the case. As he glanced at her, he saw her resting against the car window with her eyes closed, looking fatigued. Out of consideration, he drove slower, a rare move for someone who usually enjoyed speeding and racing.When they reached the restaurant, Iris was still asleep. Not wanting to disturb her, Brad parked the car and pulled out his phone to play games while waiting. After about forty minutes, Iris slowly woke up. Squinting as she looked around, she asked, "Have we arrived?
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"What little follower?" Professor Sandler asked with curiosity.Iris adjusted the blanket around him. "An intern at the firm that I'm mentoring.""Oh," Professor Sandler remarked. He believed Iris wouldn't fool around with men. He glared at his granddaughter and said, "Iris isn't like you."Yvonne playfully pounced onto the bed, wrapping her arms around him. "Grandpa, am I your granddaughter or is Iris your granddaughter? Your favoritism is ridiculous!"Professor Sandler tapped Yvonne's forehead lightly. "If I hadn't spoiled you, would you have been living such a carefree life, huh?"Yvonne acknowledged the truth in his words. She knew her grandfather had been lenient with her.Holding onto her grandfather, she said, "Then you must keep loving me and spoiling me and stay by my side forever."A hint of melancholy crossed Professor Sandler's face, accentuated by the wrinkles that time had etched. "What nonsense are you saying? I'll have to go sooner or later...""Don't say that,"
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They were all scared.Iris gently tapped Yvonne. "Let Prof rest. He just came out of surgery.""You all can go," Professor Sandler insisted, waving away his children. "I'll be fine with Yvonne and Iris here."He knew his children were busy, so he was reluctant to inconvenience them even though he was ill. He had always been stubborn."What are you saying? Those two wouldn't know how to care for you! I'll stay," Luka said firmly.Professor Sandler's daughter also refused to leave.Despite their protests, Professor Sandler's insistence prevailed. Yvonne and Iris remained, while the others left.As the two stayed by his side, Professor Sandler fell asleep.The next morning, while Yvonne was asleep leaning on the bed, Iris stepped out to buy food.Upon her return, Yvonne was still asleep, but Professor Sandler was awake. His complexion had improved since yesterday, but he was still weak. Iris moved to support him."Are you hungry?" she asked softly.Professor Sandler shook his
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The unreserved praise from Luka left Iris feeling embarrassed. She modestly replied, "I got lucky.""Your character and hard work have earned you a good reputation in the industry," he said, patting her shoulder. "Keep up the good work, and if you need anything, just let me know.""Thank you, Uncle Luka," Iris replied, genuinely grateful."I'm so happy to see your accomplishments," he continued, then glanced at his daughter. "If only Yvonne is like you...""Dad, stop. Don't drag me into this," Yvonne interjected, shrinking away. She hated it when her family compared her to other people. She knew she was the black sheep of the family who didn't inherit the family career, but there was no need to keep repeating it. She had grown tired of hearing about it.Although her job in the financial industry had nothing to do with the legal field, she was doing well. Why must he belittle her?Her father's sigh echoed disappointment. "I've been too lenient with you; look how spoiled you are."
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Cassie smiled upon hearing that. "I'll tidy up your room for you."She walked away with light steps, every cell in her body leaping with joy, indicating her good mood.Dennis watched his wife with love and indulgence in his eyes. "Look how happy she is."Iris noticed the affection in her father's eyes. She was deeply moved by his love for her mother.In the old days, there were a lot of men who couldn't accept not having a son, so her father's equal regard for daughters was refreshing. It showed how much he loved his wife."My career is on the rise now. In a couple of years, once my career stabilizes, I'll take on fewer cases, and I'll have more time to spend with you," Iris said."Okay," Dennis replied.Iris spent the evening watching TV and chatting with her parents. She listened to Cassie gossip about their relatives.Cassie and Dennis usually went to bed early, but they stayed up late that day because Iris was there. The three of them conversed and enjoyed each other's comp
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Cassie failed to understand her husband's intentions and remarked, "It's not easy for our daughter to earn money. Do we really need to go on vacation? Since when are you so extravagant?""I..."Before Dennis could explain, Iris set down her cutlery and addressed her mother earnestly. "Mom, I'm happy to spend money on you. Your happiness is what matters to me. If I earn money but don't use it, what's the point? Since Dad wants to go, you should go with him. You both have worked hard all your lives; it's time to enjoy yourselves. Don't worry about money; I'm doing well."She retrieved a bank card from her bag. "There's $150,000 in here."Cassie's eyes widened. "So much?"Iris continued, "I'm an official lawyer now and can earn commissions from cases. You both should spend some money and enjoy yourselves. Don't hold back."Cassie took the card, but didn't put it in her pocket. Despite her love for money, Cassie was reluctant to spend the money that her daughter earned. She returned
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Iris chuckled upon hearing that. "Why do you sound like a clingy girlfriend?""Just think of me as your clingy girlfriend then," he replied with a grin.Iris looked at the time."What's the matter? Do you have a date?" Brad asked.She shook her head. "I have an appointment with a witness.""Do you want to go there directly or do you want to go to the law firm first?" he asked.Iris decided they should stop by the law firm first to pick up some stuff. Brad nodded, and they headed to the firm before meeting the witness.The case Iris was handling was complex and couldn't be resolved quickly; it involved multiple parties and factors. Iris was also juggling another case simultaneously. A month later, one case was resolved while another entered its final critical stage, keeping her extremely busy.During this time, Cassie had called her, telling Iris she missed her and asking Iris to visit, but Iris simply didn't have the time. This hectic pace continued for another two months.Sum
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Brad arrived at Iris' house precisely at ten past seven. Holding the lunchbox, he rang the doorbell. Iris had just woken up, still in her pajamas, and wondered who could possibly be at the door this early. Sometimes, if she weren't driving, Brad would pick her up at around ten to eight. He wouldn't come this early.When she opened the door, she found him dressed in smart casual attire — a suit jacket, trousers, and white sneakers. In the past, he would wear cool attires like casual pants with a hoodie or a leather jacket, but after accompanying Iris to court on formal occasions, he had adapted his wardrobe considerably. Although he still felt uncomfortable in formal wear, he looked much more mature than before."You're here so early?" Iris asked, surprised."When you're busy, you never eat properly," Brad replied, entering without hesitation. He knew the passcode to her house anyway, so he made himself at home. He walked directly to the dining table. "Go freshen up and change yo
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"Are you really going to take on that case, by the way?" Brad asked Iris.Iris asked him back, "Why shouldn't I?""This kind of case could go viral online and attract public scrutiny. I'm worried you'll face backlash. Many people these days lack critical thinking and just follow the crowd," Brad expressed.Iris responded firmly, "I'm a lawyer. I just need to fulfill my duties and do my job well. If I have to weigh the pros and cons before taking on every case..." she turned to him, adding, "What would be the point of doing this job?"Brad fell silent for a moment, then conceded, "Yes, you're right. Don't worry, I'll be at your side."Iris poured cold water on his enthusiasm. "I don't need you to be at my side. You need to go independent.""I don't want to," Brad said, sticking close to her, as if afraid of being left behind."What? Are you just going to cling to me?" she asked."Yes, I am," he chuckled."By the way, I need some fruits but I don't have time to go to the superma
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Brad was right, Fiora knew that now. Yet her personality made it difficult for her to apologize and admit her mistakes. When Brad tried to take a sip of water, she snatched the glass from him.Brad looked at her, speechless. Fiora lifted her chin defiantly. "Whether he cares about me or not is none of your business."Brad wanted to ask her if her head had been kicked by a donkey. Instead, he said, "Alright, think what you want. I'm not your brother; I'm not gonna worry about you."Unintentionally, his words elicited a silent reaction from Iris, who lowered her gaze."My brother is overseas dealing with his heartbreak; he doesn't have time to worry about me," Fiora lamented. "I wonder if all the luck in our family has gone to the financial side. Is that why we're so unlucky in everything else? Half a year ago, my brother announced that he had a girlfriend. My mom had even met her and apparently really liked her, but then it all fell apart. My love life is rocky, and my brother's is
