The digestion of the Lawyer potion had gone more smoothly than Hobart's Plan anticipated, thanks to the connections he had built by treating every commission seriously.
If he continued handling the cases Mr. Barton assigned to him, it would take at least another two or three weeks before the potion could be fully digested.
Mr. Bob's case, introduced by Robin's cousin; Mr. Sean's case, introduced by Miss Hugh; and Mr. Bruce's case, introduced by Mr. Barton. These three cases had helped Hobart digest the remaining potion in his body. More importantly, they were all the result of the connections he had built himself, which was what pleased him most.
"Thank you, Hobart Lawyer."
Bruce's sincere thanks brought Hobart back to his senses. He smiled. "Living happily in the future is the greatest mockery of your past life. Your family is well-off, and you're still young. I believe it won't be difficult for you to achieve that. Don't do anything foolish again."
"Your advice is my wish as well."
After saying a few more words to his mother, Bruce followed the bailiff to prison to serve his sentence.
Although they had won the case, Mrs. Kent was still in tears. After all, Bruce would have to spend three months in a cold prison.
Hobart chatted with Mr. Barton for a while before everyone left one after another.
Outside the courtroom, just as Hobart was about to board a rental carriage, Fors approached him. "We're heading the same way. Let's ride together."
Sharing a carriage?
"No problem." Though he was quite wealthy now, Hobart naturally would not refuse when he could save a little money.
Inside the carriage, Fors suddenly asked, "Hobart, do you think Bruce's punishment was a little inappropriate?"
"Hmm?"
"I don't mean anything else by it." Fors said, "I