The courtroom was silent.
Lucas sat calmly in the defendant's seat, dressed in a tailored black suit. Across from him, the plaintiff's lawyer was sweating bullets.
The judge's gavel slammed down."Final warning. Any more slanderous claims, and your license will be at risk."
The opposing side crumbled. Their star witness was a no-show, their evidence flimsy. The case — a fake harassment suit against Lucas — was collapsing.
Then she walked in.
Sophia Lin.Long black hair. A sharp, icy gaze. Heels clicking with precision. She was elegance wrapped in steel.
The judge paused."You are?"
"I represent Mr. Steele," she said coolly, presenting new counter-evidence on a tablet.
With one tap, surveillance footage lit up the screen — showing Lucas being framed.
The courtroom gasped.
Lucas raised an eyebrow. He hadn't hired her.
She'd come of her own will.
After the hearing, Lucas caught up with her outside the building.
"You took my case without asking."
Sophia didn't look at him. "I don't like injustice. And… your name has been appearing a lot lately."
Lucas smiled faintly."I'm flattered."
"Don't be," she said. "I don't do flings, and I hate rich men who think they can buy everything."
She turned to leave.
"Dinner," Lucas said.
She paused. "Excuse me?"
"I owe you a favor. Dinner tonight."
Sophia narrowed her eyes. "One hour. Italian. I pick the place. And don't be late."
Lucas smirked."Wouldn't dare."