Chapter 0347
The camera immediately focused on Jasmine. She looked as if she was greatly wronged and kept choking up. I was even more surprised
Nicholas had always been gentle and proper in public had rarely seen him confront anyone in a public setting before I did not expect such harsh words to be directed at Jasmine
The director was skilled at reading the room. He immediately signaled for the other guests to pass the mic to me. For a moment, my extremely surprised expression was captured on camera, but I quickly composed myself and smiled slightly
“Thank you, Ms. Cooper, for raising this question. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known people might think this way
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“My initial intention in participating in the show was to make people aware that we now have a sound legal system in our daily lives.
“When we encounter issues, we’re not fighting alone. I believe everyone sitting here shares this thought. With so many like–minded people, I’m at ease leaving the show in your hands.
“My main profession is being a lawyer. Compared to those online, many more people need help offline.”
After I finished speaking the venue remained quiet. I was not sure if people were moved by my speech or if they were still shocked that Nicholas defended me earlier. There was no response at all.
“Clap, clap, clap ”
Suddenly, applause filled the quiet venue. It was followed by more enthusiastic applause erupting in an
instant
I looked up at Nicholas with emotion pooling in my eyes. This seemed to be the most enthusiastic applause I had ever received. Among them was applause from him, the one who was against the idea of
me working
I beamed in the light. At that moment, Nicholas also smiled. The production team edited together the faces of Nicholas, Jasmine, and I. Compared to her pale face, Nicholas and I looked incredibly happy as we smiled
The final dinner ended perfectly. At the end of the show, the production team invited guests to stay for dinner, which would be aired as a bonus clip.
Nicholas was of course invited. He strode onto the stage and put his arm around my shoulder. I tried to dodge, but he did not give me the chance. I struggled a few times without success.
He glanced at me and turned to adjust it. Watching his attentive manner, I thought his taut jawline would once again captivate the audience
my
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