Chapter 419 Stunning Debut
Sean stood on the stage, the spotlight glaring into his eyes, making it hard to see the audience below. Hearing a familiar voice, he instinctively moved a few steps into the dimmer light and finally saw the woman holding the microphone. It was really Ashley.
In an instant, a flood of emotions surged through him. He had been calm and composed since stepping onto the podium, but now he felt a bit nervous.
He almost forgot to speak, but after a brief pause, he said, "Hello, could you please briefly analyze this case?"
Evelina grabbed Damian's suit sleeve, staring at the beautiful face on the screen, and shouted, "Damian! It's Ashley, it's Ashley!"
Damian frowned and glanced at her hand, "Let go."
Even before Ashley's face appeared on the screen, Damian had recognized her voice.
The surround sound, her unique voice, easily captured his hearing, resonating deep in his heart and stirring up a storm of emotions.
She really came.
For the Sean she liked.
Her feelings for Sean were so intense and persistent.
Damian's fists clenched, the veins on the back of his hand bulging, his knuckles turning white.
He closed his eyes tightly, trying hard to control his emotions and not show any signs of agitation at this moment. Using Louis's psychological suggestion method, he forced himself to calm down.
One second, two seconds, three seconds...
Even Evelina didn't notice how much effort it took him to suppress his emotions.
By the time he finally calmed down, the shirt on his back was already soaked with sweat.
Regaining his composure, he heard Ashley's voice through the speakers, "What Mr. Ross mentioned about this case has been widely discussed in the legal community, and the conclusion was that it was self-defense."
Lynn quickly looked at Sean, wanting to see his reaction after recognizing Ashley.
But Sean's expression remained calm, as if he had just encountered an ordinary acquaintance.
Despite this, the unfiltered yet dazzling face on the big screen made Lynn extremely resentful!
Her again!
Why is it always her!
Sean had already adjusted his emotions and returned to his usual self. In a clear voice, he said, "Generally speaking, self-defense must meet several conditions, such as the timing of the defense and whether the unlawful attack is ongoing. In this case, the assailant had already been subdued and lost the ability to continue the crime, yet the woman kicked him into the water three times. Why can't this be considered excessive defense?"
Ashley caught a glimpse of her face on the big screen, feeling a bit embarrassed. The school's equipment was too advanced; the student hall was set up like a concert venue with projection switching capabilities.
It was overwhelming!
After a brief pause, she deliberately ignored the screen and calmly said, "From a rational person's perspective, the woman indeed acted improperly. After the first kick, she could have successfully escaped the scene, but most people can't do that. When the court determines the crime, it considers the behavior of an average person. Imagine being a lone woman in a remote area, with no one to turn to for help, feeling scared and panicked. When she finally gets a chance to fight back, how could she stop at just one kick? Anyone would ensure their absolute safety to the greatest extent."
At this point, she thought about the various dangers women face in society and couldn't help but raise her voice, saying seriously, "What if the woman had left after one kick, and the assailant climbed out of the water, caught up with her, and inflicted even more brutal revenge? What would she do then? She would have no chance to protect herself and would be at the mercy of others. When women face personal danger, they can't afford to think too much. They need to use all available means to escape the danger. The law will give them a fair judgment!"
The last few sentences were not only a response to Sean but also a reminder to every woman present to act decisively in self-defense and not miss the opportunity to protect themselves.
At the same time, she reminded every legal professional to speak up for women and protect vulnerable groups in their future careers.
After finishing, Ashley thanked Sean and then took her seat.
Thousands of eyes were fixed on the figure on the screen, mesmerized.
Smooth, delicate skin, clear and clean eyes, a flawless face without any makeup traces, beautiful lips moving as she spoke, and slender fingers holding the microphone.
Isn't this the template for a goddess?
The audience was so captivated that even after Ashley finished speaking, the surroundings remained silent.
It wasn't until some quick-reacting people started clapping that the applause erupted from the audience.
Her calm and composed performance left the students in awe, and Sean deeply admired her.
"What I wanted to say has already been covered by this student. It seems I've found myself a strong opponent. Let's give her another round of applause."
Thunderous applause followed.
Someone in the audience whispered, "Did you notice? Mr. Ross seemed a bit smitten by that girl just now. He didn't sound natural."
"Who wouldn't be moved by such a beautiful girl? I forgot to breathe, believe it or not."
"Which year is she in? Let's get her WhatsApp later."
Lynn gritted her teeth, almost crushing the flowers she was holding for Sean.
Ashley, that bitch! Bitch!
Damian, of course, heard these discussions too, but he had already controlled his emotions and remained unaffected.
Evelina, however, clicked her tongue and said, "Want Ashley's WhatsApp number? Do you think you can handle it? Damian, you better hurry up. Ashley is so popular. If she becomes famous, won't her suitors be everywhere? Sean seems to be single too, right? Didn't he have a case with Ashley? They must know each other. Oh no, Damian, Sean will definitely like Ashley too!"
Under the spotlight, Damian showed no sign of anything unusual. He stood as steady as a statue, "What about Sean? A bunch of nobodies, not worth my effort."
The speech concluded successfully, and as the main guest, Sean naturally had to stay on stage for photos and autographs with the students.
He was surrounded by people in the center of the stage, only able to watch Ashley walk down the steps and disappear into the crowd.
Pushed out of the door by the crowd, Ashley turned around and realized Hannah was nowhere to be seen.
Where did that girl get pushed to?
"Ashley! Ashley!"
Not far away, a cheerful voice called out through the crowd, making Ashley look up.
At that moment, she almost bit her tongue.
Under the sycamore tree not far away, waving her hands and calling out to her was Evelina, and beside her, standing straight with one hand in his pocket, was Damian.
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