The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 119

Seeing his client's prolonged silence, Gavin leaned over. "Mr. Sanford, don't you want to reach a settlement? Start with a verbal apology, then present your compensation offer. Let's see if the other party is willing to accept it."

Prompted by his lawyer, Fletcher finally sat up straight. He looked at Vivica, carefully choosing his words. "Vivica, about yesterday... I'm sorry. I acted on impulse. I regret it deeply. I never should have hit you. I was wrong. Please, forgive me."

Hearing his apology brought Vivica a small measure of satisfaction, but it wasn't enough.

Joseph glanced at her and nodded toward the other side of the table, silently telling her to respond.

Vivica took a breath and looked across at them. She ignored Fletcher's apology and addressed Riley instead. "And you? Have you prepared your apology?"

Riley looked up, startled. "Me?"

"Who else? You had a hand in it yesterday, too, didn't you?"

Riley's face flushed with humiliation. "Vivica, you've already won. Do you really need to be so petty?"

At that, Vivica stood up abruptly. "Mr. Baird, let's go. Their apology is not sincere."

"Wait!" Fletcher called out, then shot a furious glare at Riley. "Apologize now! Do you want me to go to jail?"

"This mediation is about you! Why do I have to apologize?" Riley argued.

"Just do it!" Fletcher urged, his voice filled with desperation.

Gavin interjected, "What do you even see in this woman? I'm starting to think she wants you to go to jail."

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