Vivian Coleman woke up and cheerfully opened Weibo, wanting to see netizens attacking Talia Rhodes. However, after scrolling for a long time, she didn’t find any trending topics with her fanatic fans insulting Talia Rhodes. Vivian, puzzled, opened the short video app, suddenly widening her eyes. Her account was actually permanently banned! How could this happen... She opened her contacts to call Ethan Grant for help, only to see several missed calls from him. Vivian quickly dialed back. "Hello, Ethan, you..." Vivian hadn’t finished speaking when Ethan Grant interrupted her sternly. "Vivian Coleman! Look at what you’ve done!" Ethan Grant was furious. "You actually dared to spread rumors online about Talia being a third party. Who’s the third party? Don’t you have any idea? Huh?" Vivian was speechless for a moment, "I..." Ethan Grant coldly said, "Talia’s law firm has already sent you a lawyer’s letter. I won’t help you with this issue; you’re on your own." With that, Ethan Grant decisively hung up. Dıscover more novels at 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭⚑𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⚑𝕟𝕖𝕥 Vivian was dumbfounded. Wait, what lawyer’s letter? She quickly checked Weibo again and finally saw the lawyer’s letter from Talia Rhodes’s law firm, stating that they would sue her for defamation. Vivian hurriedly searched online for the legal consequences of defamation. This search directly scared her pale. Defamation is actually a crime and can result in imprisonment! Meaning, if Talia Rhodes’s law firm successfully sues and the court convicts her of defamation, she could potentially go to jail. No, she must not sit idly by... During work hours, Talia called the police department to inquire about the rescue plan for Jasmine Rhodes. The officer on duty only said that the case is very complex, and the rescue plan isn’t easy to formulate, asking her to be patient and cooperate. Any news will be communicated to her immediately. Talia hung up the phone, her shoulders instantly drooping like a deflated balloon. Soon it was Monday again, and Talia had to go to the law firm to handle work. As the firm was in its startup phase, she, as the manager and owner, dared not slack off in the slightest. After two hours of work, the receptionist knocked on Talia’s office door. The receptionist opened the door. "Lawyer Rhodes, someone is here to see you." "Okay, I’ll be right there." Talia walked into the meeting room, and that familiar silhouette suddenly came into view. The perfectly tailored dark gray suit showcased the man’s impeccable figure: broad shoulders, narrow waist, and upright posture. Just his back view could captivate someone. "Why are you here?" Talia’s face darkened. "Mr. Jennings, please don’t interrupt my work." Adrian Jennings’s eyes dimmed, "Talia, I’ve understood everything about the trending topics. Are you okay?" Talia turned to leave. Talia Rhodes looked at him coldly. "I’m perfectly fine, no need to bother yourself." Adrian Jennings was silent for a moment and then said, "I’ve already spoken to the platform, and Vivian Coleman’s account is permanently banned." "Well, thanks for that." Adrian Jennings: "..." "If there’s nothing else, you can leave. I’m busy, and I don’t have time to waste here with you. Goodbye." Talia Rhodes tossed this remark and turned to leave. "Talia, listen to me..." Adrian Jennings quickly stood up to follow her. As they left the meeting room, the receptionist approached Talia again. "Lawyer Rhodes, someone else is here to see you." "Who is it?" Talia asked. "Are you Lawyer Rhodes?" a man with glasses looked at Talia and asked. Talia nodded, "Yes, I am. How can I help you?" "Talia, watch out!" Adrian Jennings’s voice sounded from behind. Almost instantly, Adrian Jennings grabbed Talia Rhodes and pulled her into his embrace. The man with glasses splashed a colorless, transparent liquid towards Talia Rhodes’s face. Because Adrian Jennings pulled Talia into his embrace, the liquid fell on the greenery behind her. The plant quickly started corroding. Talia’s face turned pale. If Adrian Jennings hadn’t pulled her away, that acid would’ve splashed onto her face. Right now, her entire face would likely be corroded. The man with glasses glared at her angrily, as if she was his sworn enemy, his gaze wishing to cut her into pieces. "Bitch! Knowing she’s the third party, destroying our Vivian’s relationship, and causing her account to be banned, go to hell!" The man with glasses cursed. Turns out he was Vivian Coleman’s fanatic fan and pursuer. The man with glasses was already being held by Adrian Jennings’s two bodyguards, his arms restrained, still swearing obscenities. Adrian Jennings’s face darkened, and he fiercely kicked the man’s stomach, "Shut up!" The kick wasn’t light; the man with glasses instantly turned pale, his features contorted, and he cried out in pain while clutching his stomach. With concern in his eyes, Adrian Jennings asked, "Talia, are you okay?" Talia Rhodes, recovering from the scare of nearly being splashed with acid, felt a wave of fear and said with a pale face, "Call the police." Quickly, the police arrived. The man with glasses was taken away by the authorities. Adrian Jennings stayed at the law firm, following Talia and asking concernedly if she was alright. Concentrated sulfuric acid is dense, the liquid doesn’t splash everywhere. All the acid had been thrown onto the plant, none splashing onto Talia. Adrian Jennings had confirmed multiple times but still wasn’t reassured. "Talia, how about I take you to the hospital for a checkup?" "No, I’m fine," Talia replied indifferently, "If there’s nothing else, you should leave; I need to work." Talia headed towards her office, Adrian Jennings following. "Lana Larsen is my cousin." Talia continued walking forward, "I know, and?" Adrian Jennings’s throat tightened, "The breakup before was to prevent Vincent Fletcher from harming you." Talia sarcastically curled her lips, "That’s funny. The breakup happened, the engagement was canceled, so tell me why Vincent Fletcher still kidnaps me and Jasmine? Adrian Jennings was at a loss for words. Talia Rhodes stopped in front of her office door, turned back, her icy gaze landing on Adrian Jennings’s face, "Adrian Jennings, you’re really presumptuous." "I’m sorry, Talia." Adrian Jennings’s eyes darkened, "Could you give me another chance? I promise to treat you well and make it up to you." "Sorry, there’s no need." Talia called towards the reception area: "Xiao Yang, please escort him out." Samuel Langdon entered the law firm witnessing this scene. "President Jennings." Samuel Langdon raised his brow subtly, looking at Adrian Jennings with interest, "Are you here to hire us for a case?" Adrian Jennings was stunned, "What are you doing here?" Samuel Langdon smiled, "I’m a partner at this law firm." Adrian Jennings looked at Talia Rhodes in shock, "Talia, you’ve partnered with him?" How could she partner with Samuel Langdon! Samuel Langdon had always coveted her! Talia Rhodes was filled with impatience, "President Jennings, who I partner with is none of your business." "Talia..." Adrian Jennings’s lashes trembled. Talia opened her office door and went inside, closing the door, shutting him out. Samuel Langdon chuckled, "President Jennings, if you want to hire our firm, you can talk to me directly; Lawyer Rhodes is too busy to assist you." "Samuel Langdon, don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to." Adrian Jennings coldly eyed Samuel Langdon, nearly gritting his teeth. Samuel Langdon adjusted his glasses and laughed, "Oh? Then please, President Jennings, tell me what exactly I’m planning."