The security guard at the gate had asked for Emmett's instructions before letting him in. When he had stepped into the living room, he heard everything.

With tear stains on her disheveled face, Portia quickly ran over to her brother and grabbed onto him as if he was a lifesaver.

“Hayden, I know my mistakes now. Please save me..."

Although Portia had crossed the line this time, Hayden couldn't bear to see his sister suffer. Inhaling deeply, he Looked at Carlos and begged,

“Carlos, this is all our fault. I have failed to guide my sister well.

I'Ll make her apologize to Debbie. And I'11 send her away from Alorith, so that she will never stir up any trouble for you again. Carlos, please let her go this time."

Hayden had never acted so humbly in front of Carlos. Even when his company was put into deep crisis because of his love for Debbie, he never begged Carlos for mercy. But now, because of his sister's rash behavior, he had no choice but to eat the humble pie. He had to swallow his pride and ask for Carlos’ mercy.

However, Carlos didn't buy it. Hayden's words carried no weight to him.

How could he easily let Portia off the hook after she had attempted to drug his wife? He looked at the stunned Lawyers and asked, “Kidnapping, attempted rape and intentional injury. What will the sentences be for all these crimes?"

He spoke in such a way that made their crimes sound immensely severe.

One of the lawyers cleared his throat and replied, "Carlos, according to the Law, whoever commits the crime of kidnapping shall be sentenced to more than ten years or even Life imprisonment, and shall also be fined or be sentenced to confiscation of property. Taking or exposing women's nude pictures without consent constitutes a crime of invasion of privacy and insulting of women. And wounding another person with intent, causing serious injuries, shall result in three to ten years of imprisonment ."

After the Lawyer was done explaining the law, Carlos said nonchalantly,

“Ten years... Portia if you are locked up in jail for the next ten years..." He smirked evilly, leaving his words unfinished.

"Ten years in prison?’ Portia could hardly take in that information.

Breaking down into fresh tears, she ran up to Carlos and fell to her knees.

“Carlos, please. I already regret my actions. Please don't have me locked up." If she were to be locked up behind bars, she would have a criminal record and her promising future would be ruined forever. On top of that, she could hardly imagine how her life would be in prison for ten years!

Seeing such a heartbreaking scene, Hayden felt his head ache. As he held her up from the floor, he asked, “Carlos, please tell me what to do so that you will let Portia go."

“Let her go?" Carlos sneered.

"Do I look that benevolent to you? Or do you think I am an easygoing person? Or maybe... you think I'm a pushover."

Both Lewis and James shuddered as they Listened to his cold voice. They were well aware how merciless and ruthless Carlos could be if someone crossed his line. He was never a benevolent or an easygoing person, nor could anyone ever bully him.

When Hayden didn't respond, Carlos continued, "I will give Portia two options to choose from. The first one is that she will go to England and apologize to my wife in person, then come back to fulfill her ten-year imprisonment. The second one is that she will go to England to apologize to my wife in person and then..." He paused, shifting his gaze to Lewis, as everyone held their breath.

“And then, you will marry

Lewis."

“What? Marry Lewis?" Everyone was taken aback. His verdict was beyond their expectations.

No one understood what Carlos' intention of marrying Portia to Lewis was.