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"Apart from accepting the penalty and apologizing, there is only one way to evade this case, and that is —" The lawyer paused for a moment and then continued in a cautious yet firm tone. "—if Ms. Quinn drops the case on her own accord." 

Ryan snapped, shooting a glare, but the lawyer stood unwavering. He was stating the truth. There was no other way to help Delyth in this fiasco.

"Ms. Quinn is your fiancée, Mr. Foster. If you talk to her, it shouldn't be a problem. This is our only way out. If you don't believe me, you can check with any other lawyer." 

Ryan frowned, closing his eyes and cursing in his heart. Arwen, is this what you wanted all along? I truly underestimated you. 

"You can can leave." Ryan dismissed the legal team before turning the other side. 

The lawyers had nothing more to say, so they stood up and left the room, leaving him alone to mull about everything. 

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