Chapter 272
Author: Emerald
last update2024-04-14 20:07:25

Everyone at that moment couldn't believe what they were seeing in the courtroom, as Mr. Nicholas ran past them.

He wasn't looking back.

Four ladies, seated together in the courtroom, leaned in close, their voices barely above a whisper.

Their eyes widened in disbelief, and their expressions mirrored the shock etched on each other's faces. They couldn't fathom the sight of Mr. Nicholas darting out of the courtroom like a scared chicken, his hurried footsteps echoing against the solemn walls.

“He's gone!”

exclaimed Sarah, her voice trembling with disbelief.

“I never expected him to run away like that. He looked so confident not long ago, what could have happened to him.”

Karen shook her head in disbelief, her brow furrowed with concern.

“I know, it's unbelievable. What do you think prompted him to flee?”

“I have no idea.”

replied Emily, her voice tinged with confusion.

“But it must have been something serious for him to bolt out like that.”

The fourth lady, Lovi, who had been silent u
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