In the aftermath, Lorian intervened in the McKinney family affairs, but the outcome was already settled and unchangeable.

Lorian arranged a dinner with Lucy, the most prestigious lawyer in Brookesville. Lucy was known for her exceptional skills. She agreed to only an hour of her time.

This dinner was a private affair between Lorian and Lucy. That year, Darius Berry had not yet returned to Zutriystein, and Lucy remained the charming and capable lawyer she was known to be.

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