Chapter 189

Tessa raised her gaze and looked into the private room, meeting Leon's terrified gaze. She curled her lips into a cold smile. "Is this how you negotiate a settlement?" Leon had been beaten to a pulp by her bodyguards. Tessa crossed her arms and stood in front of him, her icy eyes glinting with dangerous intent. "Was the person who pushed me on the street earlier someone you hired?" Being a lawyer was a high-risk profession, and it was not uncommon for clients to harbor resentment and seek revenge on their lawyers. Not long ago, Tom had been stabbed by a client and nearly died. He was a living example. Leon kneeled on the ground and pleaded for mercy. "Please spare me. I was wrong. I'll never do it again." Tessa frowned. "I'm asking you—was the person who pushed me on the street someone you hired?" "What are you talking about?" Leon was confused. "I didn't hire anyone. This is the first time I've seen you." He didn't hire anyone? Then, who did? Tessa furrowed her brow and was de