Gu Jin remained calm, her face calm as the lawyer's hatred burned toward her.
She didn't flinch. Instead, she looked straight at Judge Hargrave.
"Your Honor," she said in a clear voice, "I want to know if I can file this case. Not only for myself, but for others like me."
The judge tapped the gavel lightly, thinking. The whole court held its breath. After a long pause, he spoke.
"You may file the case," Judge Hargrave finally said.
"But this hearing ends here. If you wish to pursue such a matter, you will need to file a separate case before the council."
Gu Jin's lips curved in a faint smile.
She bowed her head slightly. "Understood."
Then she turned without another word.
Long Yifan walked beside her, with a proud grin on his face.
The Gu family rose as well, pride on their faces.
Liang Bao and Lu Xiao followed silently, their steps light.
Behind them, the offense lawyer's hands shook with fury.
His teeth ground together.
