#Chapter 136: Confrontation in the Hallway

The faint hum of the laptop filled the room as I sat hunched over the kitchen table, my eyes fixed on the screen. Papers and documents were spread out before me, a labyrinth of legal jargon and property disputes that had become my daily companions. The case with Scarlett and Stella was a nerve-racking, but I was determined to see it through, to find a resolution that would bring some semblance of justice. Rain splattered against the windowpane, creating a soothing rhythm that danced with the tapping of my fingers on the keyboard. It was a gloomy day outside, the sky painted in various shades of gray, as if nature itself were mourning. Aria lounged on the couch nearby, her face buried in a book. Her disgruntled sigh filled the room like a, and she tossed the book aside in frustration. "This rain just won't quit," she muttered. "I feel like I've been cooped up in here for days." I glanced up from my work, offering her a reassuring smile. "I don't mind the rain," I said softly. "I