"Alright," Lawrence said.
Mrs. Lester froze.
Lawrence slid the prepared compensation proposal across the table, then pulled out one of the pages.
That page was originally the non-disclosure agreement for the settlement.
Right in front of everyone, he tore it to pieces.
The sound of ripping paper was distinct in the quiet room.
"We'll drop this," he said. "You can keep your complaint active, and the regulators will continue their investigation. Langford Medical will cover all necessary costs, without making withdrawal or confidentiality a prerequisite."
Specialist Jameson glanced up at him and took a note.
Wren stared at the torn pieces of paper as well.
She knew that taking this step wasn't easy for Lawrence.
Not because he was particularly noble.
But because, throughout his life, he had rarely admitted that a problem couldn't be contained and smoothed over into a respectable conclusion.
Mrs. Lester covered her mouth, her tears falling even harder.
"Can I also demand that they never use any of Logan's materials again?"
"Yes," Specialist Jameson chimed in. "We will supervise Langford Medical as they delete and seal all promotional materials related to Logan. Only essential service correction records will be kept, and they will never be displayed publicly."
The woman nodded.
"Thank you."
She didn't look at Wren, but before she got up to leave, she handed her a piece of paper.
"Logan drew this yesterday."
Wren took it.
On the paper was a little house with a closed door, and next to the window was a crooked blue button.
The woman murmured, "He said to thank the little kid who drew a pause button for him."
A lump formed in Wren's throat.
Holding the drawing, she said softly, "I'll let him know."
After Mrs. Lester left, the reception room remained quiet.
The Langford lawyer picked up the torn confidentiality clause, his expression complicated.
Jude said quietly, "Mr. Langford, Yolanda Clarke from the PR team is waiting to be questioned."
Lawrence nodded.
"Keep digging. Find out who granted access to the public account, who approved the temporary link, and who created the external cloud drive. Don't miss a single detail."


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