The world begins with shameless people

Unable to contact Jimmy, Kim didn't take it seriously. She put away her phone and finished her cigarette, then went upstairs back to the office and got into work.

Today, Kim’s goal is very clear, which is to work harder, do more cases, and strive to become one of HHM’s partners within three or four years.

In fact, in the original drama, if it weren't for Jimmy's temptation, Kim would first be punished by Howard, and then Kim's true nature would emerge bit by bit...

It is very likely that Kim will really go all the way on the normal path...even if this path goes against Kim's nature.

But, people, sometimes, don’t need to live too clearly.

Living too clearly is not only very tiring, but there is also a high probability that it will not end well.

After working on paperwork for about half an hour, Kim looked at the time and felt that Bessie and the Craigs should have finished lunch by now and had some free time, so he called.

Bessie and Craig found HHM yesterday.

Howard took the case and left it to Kim to follow up.

The call was answered quickly.

Bessie and Craig, who had been crying for almost an hour, had calmed down a lot now, and were on their way to HHM.

"We'll be there soon to meet and chat," Bessie said.

"Okay," Kim responded and hung up the phone, then stood up and walked out quickly, going downstairs to greet him.

In the case of Craig stealing money, HHM actually did not get much monetary benefit, but because of the high social attention of this case, it could get a lot of reputational benefits.

As a large law firm in Albuquerque and even New Mexico, HHM's reputational interests are also very important. With its reputation, it can attract more clients and make more money.

Kim waited at the gate for about ten minutes and finally saw Bessie and Craig.

Soon, the three of them arrived at the conference room and sat down.

After a brief exchange of greetings, Kim took the initiative to mention the progress and suggestions of the case...

Before Kim could finish her words, Bessie interrupted, "Kim, wait a minute, we have a question for you."

Kim didn't think about anything else and nodded in agreement, "Okay, you ask."

Bessie asked seriously, "You are our lawyer, and everything we say is confidential, right?"

"Um, yeah," Kim replied.

"That's good," Bessie began to say with relief, "our money was stolen last night. Do you know how we can get our money back?"

"???" Kim was shocked when he heard this and looked at Bessie blankly for two seconds, trying to make sure, "Your money? That's more than 1.6 million US dollars?"

Bessie nodded heavily, "Yes, that's the money! That was what Craig earned so hard! I don't know which bastard stole it last night!"

Earned through hard work?

Ok.

There is nothing wrong with hard work.

It's really hard work stealing that much money.

Kim found out yesterday that the couple was a little crazy, and now she was more sure. She had a headache and thought about it, "I am a lawyer, I can't help with this kind of thing. You have to go to the police...or a private lawyer." detective."

Bessie heard this and immediately turned to Craig, "I said we should go find a private investigator."

Craig, being a young loser, had no choice but to nod, "Yes, yes."

"We'll find it later," Bessie said firmly, and then said to Kim, "Then, our money has been stolen, don't we need a lawyer? The county government won't sue us. Useful, right?"

Kim: "???????"

It is really rare for someone to be mentally ill to this extent.

Kim's headache worsened, she frowned, and silently organized her words, "In fact, according to the information I have received so far, the money is missing, and you are in even greater trouble."

"What do you mean?" Bessie didn't understand. "The money is gone. How can we be in trouble? If the county government wants money, it should go to the thief. Why do they want to find us?"

Kim: “????”

It's really off the mark.

Kim had to take a deep breath and said, "Bessie, what's happening now is that the county government and the district attorney are convinced that Craig stole the money!"

"If the money is still there, we can try to get a settlement to get the money back and get a reduced sentence."

"With the money gone, there can be no settlement and the district attorney will ask for the maximum possible sentence."

Bessie really didn't understand, her eyes widened, "Why? Craig didn't steal the money..."

About fifteen minutes later.

Nothing came of this meeting.

Kim kept smiling as much as possible and sent Bessie and Craig, a psychotic couple, out of the HHM building. After Bessie and the two drove away, he took off his smile and let out a long sigh of helplessness. .

‘How strange! ’

After muttering something silently, Kim turned around and entered the building, found Howard, and explained the latest developments.

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Ding Xiu was not idle either, driving a second-hand Corolla, searching and searching, and found Nacho's father's shop.

Nacho's father is in the business of making soft bags for cars.

So, no problem.

This second-hand Corolla really needs some sprucing up, which makes sense.

Not long after.

Ding Xiu drove the car to the side of the shop, got out of the car and walked into the shop.

Nacho's father entertained him warmly.

Unfortunately, there is a language barrier and communication is very difficult.

Nacho's father called Nacho out and said, "Son, talk to this guest and see what he needs to do."

Nacho nodded, pretending to be a good son, and replied. Then while quickly looking at Ding Xiu, he forced a little smile and asked in English, "Hello, what do you need?"

Ding Xiu smiled and said, "I have a Corolla. The steering wheel and seats are very old. I plan to renovate them."

"Okay, is the car outside?" Nacho asked without seeing anything wrong with Ding Xiu.

"Yes," Ding Xiu replied.

Nacho turned to his father and explained the situation. Then, he picked up various leather goods and called Ding Xiu, "Then let's go take a look."

The two of them arrived at Ding Xiu's car.

Looking at the old Corolla, which was quite worn out, Nacho immediately felt something was wrong. He subconsciously looked back at the shop to make sure his father had not followed him out. Then he looked at Ding Xiu with a cold expression, "To be honest, Your car is not worth spending money to renovate. I suggest you save the money and buy a new car.”

Ding Xiu knew that Nacho was suspicious, and smiled lightly, "Is that so? This car has been with me for a long time, and I really can't bear to replace it."

"Maybe it's time to change cars."

"Thank you for your suggestion, I won't bother you."

Nacho nodded without saying a word and walked aside.

Ding Xiu got in the car and drove away in a hurry.

Nacho stood there, watching quietly, memorizing the license plate number.

At this time, Nacho's father came out and asked Nacho in confusion, "What's wrong? Why is he gone?"

Nacho returned to his good-natured appearance and started telling lies, "He thought it only cost a little money. After hearing the price I told him, he left immediately."

Nacho's father heard it, looked at the old Corolla, and thought there was nothing wrong with it, so he didn't say much.

After a while, the father and son returned to the shop.

After a while.

Nacho made up an excuse and left the shop to watch the show.

He was sure that there was something wrong with Ding Xiu, and when he combined his efforts, Ding Xiu actually found this shop...

He had to figure out Ding Xiu's situation.

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Ding Xiu lit a cigarette and drove to the court in a hurry. At the same time, he thought about Comrade Nacho.

In the original play.

Nacho is not a good person, but relatively speaking, he is not bad, better than others.

Nacho is ruthless, smart, and capable.

In the end, he was ruthlessly used repeatedly by Uncle Fried Chicken, and ended up going back on his word. To be honest, it was quite a pity.

He thinks Nacho is a talent and wants to win over him.

In fact, he prefers Nacho to Mike, who is also capable and smart.

The reason is not complicated.

Comrade Mike is too principled, which is quite annoying to him.

And Nacho is much more flexible...

As for Nacho’s shortcomings in ability and intelligence, isn’t it also him? Guidance and guidance at critical times can definitely make up for it.

Ding Xiu thought a lot all the way to the railing of the court parking lot.

Mike recognized Ding Xiu's car and Ding Xiu a few seconds ago. His eyes moved slightly and his expression was a little solemn, but he didn't say anything. He just pressed the switch and raised the railing as usual.

Ding Xiu didn't say anything, just smiled softly at Mike, and then drove into the parking lot.

After parking the car, Ding Xiu got out and walked straight into the court.

Places like the courthouse are basically short of public defenders all year round.

Because, except for new lawyers, almost all lawyers who can find clients outside will not work as public defenders to earn such a small amount of money and deal with poor clients who cannot afford lawyers themselves...

One case, seven hundred US dollars in public defense fees... I might be busy for several days, and I would have to come into contact with all kinds of weird things.

Who would want to do this unless they have no choice?

Ding Xiu is willing.

Just for fun, what’s more, don’t poor criminals have any friends?

In fact, most poor criminals have many friends, and of course, those friends are basically criminals.

So, ding dong.

Aren’t they all potential customers?

all in all.

Ding Xiu quickly became a public defender registered with the court. Naturally, it was part-time, not full-time.

Moreover, just after registering, Ding Xiu was provided with a case.

Open the file and take a look.

What a good guy, he gathered a crowd to make a fuss and still read.

Exciting enough.

"I took it," Ding Xiu smiled and replied.

The receptionist, with a dead look on his face, told the cell where the three people were.

Ding Xiu didn't mind the staff member's attitude.

Civil servants are the same in every country, they all act like idiots.

He is a normal person, why should he be angry with an idiot?

It's not worth lowering yourself to that level.

"Thank you," Ding Xiu said with a smile, raised his feet and walked towards his three customers.