As a trusted confidante, she comprehended the weight Waylen placed on his reputation.

Contrarily, Waylen maintained a remarkable composure.

Devoid of expression, he instructed the driver, "Proceed."

At nine o'clock, the car glided to a gradual halt at the entrance of

Duefron's supreme court. Waylen's opponent had already arrived, their lawyer positioned nearby, brimming with ambition.