Betrayed by Fiance, Embraced by Hidden Tycoon-Chapter 117: The Situation Had Shifted In Her Favor

Abigail was shocked to see a familiar face appear in the doorway—

"Brody!" Abigail called as she stood up and ran toward him, throwing herself into his embrace.

"How... how do you know I’m here?" Abigail whispered, struggling to hold back her tears. She was overwhelmed with happiness at seeing someone she recognized finally appear.

"Mr. Sawyer sent me. I’ll explain later how I found you, but you must let go of me. Your boyfriend might kill me if you hug me like this," Brody said in a low voice meant only for her ears.

Abigail was stunned. She was so thrilled to see Brody that she hadn’t realized she was hugging him. Quickly, she let go and looked up to meet his gaze.

"Miss Abigail, are you okay?" Brody asked, concerned by her pale face, bloodshot eyes, and signs of exhaustion.

"Excuse me, who are you?" Hubner’s deep, hoarse voice echoed in the room, interrupting Abigail before she could respond to Brody. "Are you Miss Snow’s lawyer?" he asked, curious about the man.

Not only Hubner but all eyes turned to the newcomers, eager to learn about the tall, burly man in black clothes who suddenly appeared and embraced Abigail.

Brody managed a faint smile as he looked at the police officer. "Sir, I’m not Ms. Snow’s lawyer, but he is—"

Just then, a middle-aged man entered the room. He was dressed in a dark gray suit, wearing gold-framed glasses, and had a tall, slender build. This was Rowan Sterling, the owner of Titan Law Firm and the most highly regarded lawyer in the country. Any good lawyers and prosecutors would think twice to challenge him in court, knowing they would likely be ill-prepared compared to this man, and he knows how the trial’s course would be going even before it started.

Hubner and everyone in the room were shocked, staring at Rowan Sterling as Abigail’s lawyer.

"Mr. Sterling, so you are Ms. Snow’s lawyer?" Hubner asked, trying to appear calm, but his trembling tone betrayed him. He was shocked. It was hard for him to believe this untouchable man had become Abigail’s lawyer.

However, Rowan Sterling ignored Hubner. Instead, he turned to see Abigail and approached her.

"Miss Snow, meeting you in person is such an honor. I’m Rowan Sterling from Titan Law Firm. I will represent you as your legal advisor and lawyer," he said gently, offering her a polite handshake.

Feeling the small woman’s hand in front of him trembling in his handshake, Rowan Sterling smiled, trying to calm her down.

"Hi, hello, I’m Abigail Snow—"

"Don’t worry, Miss Snow, I will take over this case. You will be fine because I’m the kind of lawyer who never loses in court..." Rowan’s voice sounded soft, but there was also a firmness that could make people who heard it unable to blink, as if his words felt like a warning to all of them.

He continued his words while turning to Hubner. His gaze was sharp, adding tension to Hubner. "Officer, I guess you already heard me introduce my name, right?"

Hubner nodded, unable to say anything. Who didn’t know him? He has consistently appeared in the media for major cases and lawsuits. He is known for his good connections and friendships with almost all important figures in this country.

"Perfect, if you know me. That means we can skip introducing ourselves. Okay, let’s cut to the chase. I need you to call your chief and tell him I’m in his office; I’m sure he will be glad I’m here to meet him. I need to make a report to him," Rowan said calmly.

However, Hubner and Willow now felt like they had been struck by lightning.

How could they call their chief in the middle of the night? He might punish them for doing so. Yet, how could they refuse Sterling’s request?

Hubner and Willow exchanged uneasy glances before responding.

"Mr. Sterling, I’m sorry, but it’s only three in the morning," Hubner said, his expression apologetic. He continued, "My chief is still at home—"

The door opened again, and a tan-skinned, middle-aged man with gray hair, dressed in a fitted police uniform, walked in with a panicked expression. His figure was stout, making the uniform appear too small, particularly around his belly. This was Jimmy Hendrick, the police chief of the Oracle County Sheriff’s Office.

"Chief? Why did you come in so early?!" Hubner and Willow exclaimed simultaneously, surprised by their chief’s unexpected arrival at the office. This had never happened before.

Jimmy Hendrick ignored Hubner and Willow as he walked directly toward Rowan Sterling, his expression apologetic. He worried that this highly influenced lawyer might speak ill about him to his superior and get him removed from his position.

"Mr. Sterling, I’m so sorry to have kept you waiting. I’ll process your report immediately. You don’t have to worry about anything; I’ll make sure it’s clear," Jimmy gestured politely for Rowan Sterling to exit the meeting room first.

"No need to rush, Mr. Hendrick," Rowan replied with a slight smile, then turned to Abigail. "Miss Snow, I’ll handle it from here; you may wait outside..."

Abigail was still in a daze, trying to understand what had happened. In just a few minutes, the situation had shifted in her favor; Brody had suddenly arrived with the top lawyer in the country.

’Did Sawyer send Rowan Sterling to help me? And now the chief of this police station comes rushing in the middle of the night. Is he afraid Rowan will do something to him?’ Abigail wondered.

Despite the many questions swirling in her mind, Abigail quickly walked outside and waited for Rowan to follow her.

As she and the others waited for Rowan to emerge, it became clear they needed more time; he was currently scolding Hubner and Willow inside the meeting room.

Moments later, Jimmy Hendrick finally stepped out, smiling at them. "Alright, Miss, gentlemen, please follow me to my office."

***

While Abigail and the others prepared a report regarding the rape case, the atmosphere in the meeting room was thick with shock.

Hubner, in particular, was taken aback. He had never expected Abigail Snow, a barista, to employ one of the country’s most expensive lawyers. He remembered reading that Rowan Sterling’s hourly fee was likely equivalent to his yearly salary. fгeewebnovёl.com

’How could she have so much money? Was she a young lady from a rich family undercover as a barista?’ Hubner wondered.