Chapter 23 Menu Mariela added , My work has been almost handed over . I still have a case in my hands , and the second trial will be held in ten days . After the trial , I will go home . I just wanted to let you know in advance . The director remained silent for a moment and replied , Since its like this , well then , I wish you a bright future . Mariela came out of the law firm and walked aimlessly on the street . Night fell , the lights of the city began Mariela suddenly felt a sense of loneliness . to shine , and the evening breeze rustled through the treetops . She was about to leave the city where she had lived for three years . She remembered when she first arrived in Los Angeles , her bank cards were all frozen by Deandre , and she only had hundreds of bucks on WhatsApp . She stayed in a hotel for three days . In she days , found a job and rented an affordable apartment near the law firm . these three She paid the rent and deposit in advance for three months , leaving her almost penniless . She relied on the help of her best friend in New York to have meals . The was a mix and the public security was not good . fear and not daring to open the door . and bad elements , of good and housing community She had just moved in when she encountered a drunk knocking on the door . hide would under the blankets , trembling with Every night , she She reported to the landlord , but he said he couldnt do anything . and but to She choice had no At first , she politely asked for the deposit , but unfortunately , the landlord not only refused to return the deposit but also verbally abused her with various vulgar words . court move out could even process was maliciously the case , the deducted deposit by the landlord . the landlord In a fit of anger , she sued the landlord for not providing receipts , evading taxes , and the fire hydrant not meeting safety standards . Not satisfied to her . the deposit returned with that , she immediately filed a lawsuit against the landlord for breach of contract and defamation , causing the landlord to be extremely the Before stressed . She withdrew the lawsuit for breach of contract but insisted on not withdrawing the lawsuit for defamation . In the end , the landlord lost the lawsuit for personal insult and had to compensate her with some money . Mariela smiled . Perhaps , that was the most embarrassing moment in her life . At this thought , landlord also disappeared without the then , Since Later , she heard from the girl who used to live next door that the drunkard had been beaten by someone shortly after she moved out , probably the wrong person . he had provoked because Mariela only felt that evil would be punished . The day she first met Jaime , she was an intern lawyer . She was with the lawyers from the law firm to discuss the signing of a legal advisory contract with a small company under the Herman Group . < Chapter 24 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!