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48. This Time, Lyla Protects Him

Lyla's nose tingled with the onset of tears, her eyes misting over as emotions welled up inside her. She sniffed, stubbornly raising her hand to wipe her face harshly, then forced a bitter smile, trying her best to appear unaffected. “I understand, it’s fine,” she said, though her voice trembled slightly, revealing her vulnerability.

Lucas, deeply moved, felt an urge to comfort her further, but before he could say anything, the lawyer, sensing the tension, stepped in with a calm, authoritative voice, breaking the silence, “Let’s focus on the case first.” His composed and professional tone shifted the mood in the room, easing some of the weight that had been building.

Lucas cleared his throat and nodded, attempting to regain his composure. “Lyla, this is John Parker, a friend of mine. He has a lot of experience in criminal cases. We could rely on him to help you.”

John nodded in acknowledgment, his eyes scanning the documents before him with a sharp, focused gaze. “Ms. Sinclair, from wh
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Carlo is not allowed to use the Ferretti family surname in official situations, so all of his official documents bear his mother's last name, Bianchi. Lucas found his full name through the school system, which is why he refers to him as Carlo Bianchi. Privately, however, Carlo regards him as Carlo Ferretti, and his subordinates all call him Carlo Ferretti. If this is confusing, please leave a comment and let me know! Thank you!

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