The Runaway Groom novel Chapter 829

James could see that Irene was worried.

"Did something happen?" he asked.

Irene shook her head. "I can't reach him."

James thought about it. "Maybe he's just busy. Maybe his phone is just out of juice. Don't worry, he'll be alright."

"Yeah, I'm not worried," Irene said, taking a deep breath before stepping inside the elevator. "I'm going now."

James only realized what was happening then, and he called out to her just as she was about to enter the elevator. "Is there a reason why you're looking for him?"

Irene paused and turned toward him. "No."

"I can help, whatever it is," James said.

Irene was quiet for a while before she said, "There is a little something."

"Let's talk in my office?" James asked.

"Sure," she replied.

…

They headed to his office, where James made her a cup of coffee and put it in front of her.

"So? What's the matter?" he asked as he sat down.

Irene went straight to the point. "I'm looking for a reliable lawyer. Is there anyone available here?"

"We do have a formidable legal team," James replied. "Which field, specifically? And are you asking for yourself, or…"

"For myself—I was sued, and the responsibility is on me," Irene admitted.

James frowned slightly. "Could it be a dispute about a medical case?"

"...I guess!" Irene was silent for a moment before saying, "I don't have the moral high ground here. I need a lawyer just to buy me some time."

She knew that Neil would give in once Dennis woke up.

On the other hand, if Dennis died, she would take the punishment due for her violation of hospital regulation!

But right now, what she needed was a little time.

James raised a brow. "A medical case, huh?"

Irene nodded.

As she waited, she took a sip of her coffee.

After a while, James returned with a man in suit and glasses.

Although corporate defense was not his job description and Irene's query was not his forte, he was still a member of the excellent legal defense team Isaac put together. One could imagine how impressive he would be!

After hearing Irene's summary, he simply said, "Your intent was to save a life, so they can't make a case of murder or manslaughter. You're also the patient's successor, and it's obvious that he was consciously trusting of you. As such, whether he survives or not, I'll be able to win the case for you."

Irene was left staring at the lawyer for several seconds, feeling at once stunned and impressed by his professionalism and the angle from which he examined the issue!

Having heard the lawyer's dissection, James assured Irene, "If he says he can, he will."

Irene nodded. She then asked several more questions since this was her first lawsuit and she did not know what she should be doing specifically.

The discussion with the lawyer lasted another half an hour, long enough for her to learn the basic process.

Still, she only needed to know—the lawyer would do everything for her!

After she left Twinrise headquarters, she decided to call Isaac again since it had already been two hours.