In the Western restaurant. Samuel Langdon elegantly sliced the steak. Talia ordered a bottle of Domaine Romanee Conti red wine. The waiter in uniform decanted the wine for them. Samuel Langdon chuckled, "Even if the judge supports all our claims in the Solara case, the attorney fee is only two hundred thousand. You’ve spent a hundred eighty thousand on this bottle of wine. Lawyer Rhodes, you’re making a loss here." Talia gently swirled the wine glass, the faint smile in her star-like, beautiful eyes, "No, I never make bad deals." Samuel Langdon watched her with a smile, waiting for more. "Lawyer Langdon’s annual contribution to Apex is ten times worth this bottle of wine." Talia said with a grin. Samuel Langdon laughed lowly, "I thought Lawyer Rhodes was naive and rich, didn’t expect you to be so business savvy." "Of course, you should see whose daughter I am." In terms of business, who can compare to Oakhaven’s number one entrepreneur, Shawn Rhodes? The meal was very pleasant. Samuel Langdon gave many actionable suggestions and debate strategies. Talia noted them all down. After the meal, Talia called the waiter to prepare the bill. The waiter smiled politely, "Ma’am, this gentleman has already paid." Talia paused the hand holding her card, looking up at Samuel Langdon across the table, "Didn’t we agree that I’d treat this time?" Samuel Langdon curved his lips, "It’s not my style to let a lady pay." "..." Talia puffed her cheeks, "Eighteen thousand for the wine, two thousand for the dishes, Lawyer Langdon hasn’t earned anything from Apex yet has already spent twenty thousand; now that’s a loss, isn’t it?" "Like you said, I never make a loss." Samuel Langdon’s eyes smiled, "Lawyer Rhodes, with such great connections, following you I’m not afraid of having no cases, waiting for you to give me big ones." "Alright." Talia put the card back in her bag, "Then I won’t be polite with you." ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝~𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖~𝕟𝕖𝕥 Just as Talia put the card away and was about to get up and leave. At this moment, a woman walked over to them, her eyes wide, looking incredulous, "Samuel?" The woman arrived at the table, "It’s really you!" Samuel Langdon was slightly startled, "Aunt?" The woman’s name was Amanda Lynch. Her short, chestnut hair looked sharp, and her makeup was exquisite. Though she was over forty, she maintained it well, appearing just thirty-one. "Who is this?" Amanda Lynch looked at Talia with a grin. "This is the partner I mentioned to you, Talia Rhodes." Samuel Langdon introduced, then to Talia, "Lawyer Rhodes, this is my aunt." "Hello." Talia greeted with a smile. "Hello there." Amanda Lynch couldn’t suppress her grin, "Samuel mentioned you to me." Talia smiled lightly. "You brat." Amanda Lynch elbowed Samuel Langdon, "You mentioned Lawyer Rhodes’ exceptional professional skills, but you didn’t say she is a beauty." Samuel Langdon’s face showed a hint of embarrassment, "Aunt..." "Lawyer Rhodes, do you have a boyfriend?" Amanda Lynch asked boldly. This is too forward, isn’t it? "Aunt!" Samuel Langdon quickly interrupted Amanda Lynch. The man’s ears suspiciously reddened... "Sorry, Lawyer Rhodes, my aunt is a social terrorist, don’t mind her." Samuel Langdon hurriedly explained. Talia shook her head with a smile, "It’s okay." Amanda Lynch gave Samuel Langdon a look, whispered, "I think this girl suits you. Rarely do you date a girl, give it your all!" Even though her voice was deliberately lowered, Talia still heard it because she was close. Talia awkwardly shifted her gaze, pretending she hadn’t heard. Samuel Langdon helplessly rubbed his temples, "Aunt, just don’t worry about me." "How can I not worry? In the past few years, you were aloof to women; your mom and I thought you liked boys, we were worried sick but didn’t dare ask..." Amanda Lynch hadn’t finished speaking when Samuel Langdon covered her mouth. "You’re getting more outrageous." Talia couldn’t help but laugh. Amanda Lynch hastily stopped, "Well, Lawyer Rhodes, I assure you Samuel’s orientation is normal. I have some matters; you enjoy your meal." Talia politely replied, "Alright, goodbye." "Goodbye, niece-in-law!" Amanda Lynch laughed, eyes arched. After Amanda Lynch left, Samuel Langdon apologized profusely, "I’m sorry, Lawyer Rhodes, my aunt talks nonsense, don’t take it to heart." "It’s fine." Talia smiled, "I didn’t expect Lawyer Langdon to be urged to marry. I thought someone as outstanding as you would have a girlfriend or fiancée already." Upon hearing this, Samuel Langdon suddenly glanced at Talia with profound meaning, then quickly looked away, "Waiting for someone." "What?" Talia initially didn’t understand, blurted out but then quickly caught on, "Oh, I see." "It’s getting late, I’ll take you home." Samuel Langdon stood up, grabbing his coat. "There’s no need." Talia stood up as well, "I drove." "You just drank wine." Samuel Langdon kindly reminded. "Oh right." Talia said, "Don’t bother, I’ll call my driver to pick me up." She intended to visit her younger sister at The Rhodes Family villa tonight. "That’s fine too." Samuel Langdon did not insist. In a remote villa on the outskirts. Ethan Grant shouted angrily, "You want to use me to get rid of Talia? You knew Vincent Fletcher said he’d tear the ticket if we reported to the police yet pushed me to report to the police!" Selina Hughes sneered coldly, "So what? I already wish Talia Rhodes was dead!" "Selina Hughes!" Ethan Grant roared, a blue vein popped up on his forehead, "You initially said you just wanted to break up Talia and Adrian Jennings, not that you wanted her dead!" "That was before." Selina Hughes’ eyes filled with ridicule, she smirked, "Now, I just want her dead. Only once she’s dead will my brother see me." "You’re crazy!" Ethan Grant was so livid it hurt his chest, wanted to rush up to hit her but was stopped by Selina Hughes’ bodyguards. "Ethan Grant, look at your useless pathetic self. What good are you? No wonder Talia Rhodes rejected you." Selina Hughes said contemptuously, "Talia Rhodes hasn’t even glanced at you after breaking up. You’re useless to me, our partnership ends here." Ethan Grant spat venomously, "Aren’t you afraid I’ll tell Adrian Jennings what you did?" "Hahahahaha..." Selina Hughes laughed loudly as if she’d heard a funny joke. "Did I hear you wrong?" Selina Hughes looked at Ethan Grant amusedly, "You’re threatening me?" "Don’t forget who’s behind me." Selina Hughes said arrogantly, "To Vincent Fletcher, I’m more useful than you. Imagine if you expose what I’ve done and The Jennings Family expels me, and I lose my value, would Vincent Fletcher spare you?" Speaking of Vincent Fletcher, fear flickered in Ethan Grant’s eyes. That’s the madman who dared to use heavy firearms chasing Adrian Jennings in broad daylight! Adrian Jennings managed to survive Vincent Fletcher, but Ethan Grant wouldn’t survive at all. He was just an ordinary rich second generation, a playboy only interested in eating, drinking, and entertainment. Even though he had been genuinely focusing on running the company lately, unlike before when he wasted time and spent recklessly, but as a regular person, he had no power or professionally trained mercenaries. Those bodyguards he hired would be easily eliminated against Vincent Fletcher’s men. If Vincent Fletcher really targeted him, he’d have no chance of survival. Thinking this through, Ethan Grant gritted his teeth, he could only endure. Selina Hughes’ collaboration with Ethan Grant ended. Neither noticed the hidden camera behind the branches outside the villa.