Daniel Carter puts my phone to his ear, his cold tone carrying a sense of authority and indifference, yet still superior. I don’t know what Adrian Gordon said, but Daniel Carter directly replied, "It’s more appropriate for you to discuss these matters with my lawyer." "Also, please don’t harass my girlfriend anymore. We are in the same circle, give me some face, and I’ll leave you a way out. If you insist on pushing things to the extreme, I’ll be happy to oblige." My heart skipped a beat, and I suddenly looked up at Daniel Carter. It’s the first time I’ve heard him blatantly threaten someone. Amanda Gordon’s actions tonight must have thoroughly angered him. I was still in a daze when the phone was handed back to me. "You always want to dissociate from me, not letting me get involved in these matters, but you see, what should come can’t be avoided." Daniel Carter looked at me and spoke calmly. I nodded and spoke frankly, "Yes, I thought everything would be settled after the lawsuit. I completely didn’t expect Amanda Gordon to be so extreme." Melissa Chandler noticed the tension between us and quickly tried to mediate, "Okay, bro, it’s all fine, don’t be ." I looked at Melissa Chandler, casting a grateful glance, still feeling a lingering fear. Fortunately, I anticipated it and stopped Melissa Chandler when she was about to stand up for me. Otherwise, if that concentrated sulfuric acid splashed on her face... At this moment, the thought of breaking up appeared in my mind again. I realized once more that the conflict between the Gordon Family, the Miller Family, and me might be endless, with no end in sight. Daniel Carter being with me also means facing these issues constantly, and even the other members of the Carter Family could be implicated. When we were leaving the hospital to go to the police station, Daniel Carter received a call from Mrs. Carter. It seems the incident tonight has spread. Daniel Carter comforted her for a while before handing the phone to Melissa Chandler. "Mom, I’m really fine... Yes, just left the hospital... Going back now? We have to go to the police station to make a statement... Okay, got it—" I thought Mrs. Carter would want to speak to me too, but unexpectedly, the call was hung up with Melissa Chandler. There was a sense of discrepancy in my heart, not blaming Mrs. Carter but realizing that her attitude towards me had significantly changed. "Bro, mom wants me to go back now, she seems quite angry..." Melissa Chandler spoke weakly as she handed the phone back. "Alright, I’ll have someone come to take you back." Daniel Carter called his bodyguard. Not comfortable leaving her alone here, we waited with her. The bodyguard arrived surprisingly quickly, within twenty minutes. After putting Melissa Chandler in the car, Daniel Carter and I headed to the police station. When we arrived, Daniel Carter’s lawyer was already waiting. At the same time, Adrian Gordon, Olivia Gray, and their hired lawyer had also arrived. Adrian Gordon wasn’t in a wheelchair today; perhaps recent treatments have been effective, as he looked significantly more spirited than before. I was curious, inevitably staring at him for a few more moments, and suddenly felt a tight grip at my waist. Startled, I turned to look at Daniel Carter. His handsome face showed a faint expression, "What are you looking at?" "..." Knowing he was jealous again, I quietly explained, "I was just curious about his illness, it seemed to be cured." Daniel Carter spoke even more indifferently, "Whether it’s cured or not has nothing to do with you." Of course, I know it has nothing to do with me, purely out of curiosity. It seems to confirm the saying, ’a scourge remains for a thousand years.’ The future successors of the Carter and Gordon Families appeared together, and the police station leaders came down in a grand procession to greet them. Daniel Carter and I first went to cooperate with the police for the interrogation records. Just coming out, Daniel Carter’s lawyer came up respectfully to inquire, "Mr. Carter, the Gordon Family is willing to offer compensation as you see fit, as long as the matter is not filed. What do you think—" Daniel Carter’s brow furrowed slightly, "Do I look like I need money?" "..." The lawyer was taken aback, extremely embarrassed, and quickly replied, "I understand, leave the rest to me." The lawyer turned away to continue the negotiations. The director came over, inviting Daniel Carter to the office for a sit-down, but as it was late, Daniel Carter kindly declined the invitation and prepared to leave. Just about to leave, the quiet office building suddenly echoed with a series of roars, "I’m not wrong! I just want to ruin her face! I want her to be ruined for life! You all fear the Carter Family, but I don’t—" It was Amanda Gordon in a frenzy, crying and shouting, occasionally being calmed down by Olivia Gray, but to no avail. I glanced at Daniel Carter, my expression complex. Daniel Carter seemed unconcerned and wrapped his arm around me, "Let’s go." "Lily Miller!" Adrian Gordon’s voice came from behind, making me pause. He quickly approached, staring intently at me, "Can we talk alone?" "There’s no need, I’ve already expressed my attitude clearly over the phone." I firmly refused. Adrian Gordon said nothing, just stared at Daniel Carter’s arm around my shoulder, his entire demeanor seemingly humiliated. "Back when we were together, Amanda was just a little girl, always following you and calling you sister, are you really not giving any thought to the sentiment? After her miscarriage, the doctor said it would be hard for her to get pregnant again in this life, so she was mentally distressed and bore resentment towards you, leading to this act. We’ve already severely criticized her, can’t you just—" "Young Master Gordon, did you get the wrong person? It was your sister who hurt me this time, and it’s me who has to pursue legal responsibility." Before Adrian Gordon could finish, Daniel Carter interrupted with a faint smile. Adrian Gordon looked at him, pursing his lips and clearly suppressing his temper, "Mr. Carter, you Carters have power and influence, from such a prestigious family, why not let go of a poor young girl?" My face and heart simultaneously felt the heavy shock. I never thought Adrian Gordon would resort to moral coercion, especially against Daniel Carter! I couldn’t help but sarcastically comment, "According to your logic, your Gordon Family is also powerful compared to me, why does the Eldest Miss Gordon still want to haggle over every penny with me? My situation is worse than hers." After all, Amanda Gordon is still the cherished little princess of the Gordon Family. Whereas I am the embodiment of tragedy. "You have a backing now," Adrian Gordon said. Daniel Carter also chuckled gently, retorting, "Young Master Gordon, if someone like me with power and influence can’t uphold fairness and justice, can’t hold the lawbreakers accountable, then what path do ordinary people without power and influence have?" "You losing Lily Miller is nothing unjust, a virtuous person doesn’t enter a door of immorality. It seems your Gordon Family’s fortune is dwindling too." Leaving these words behind, Daniel Carter turned and led me away. Google seaʀᴄh novel·fire·net Just as we reached the car, Daniel Carter received another call from Mrs. Carter. Judging by the conversation, she was urging him to return home early; he seemed to be avoiding something from me, casually taking a few steps away.