Southern Branch, Mediation Room.

Daisy proposed a second mediation.

The people responsible for mediating are still the black policeman and the Asian policewoman.

Daisy accompanied Val to the mediation. Across the conference table sat the robber Harbert Ross.

The Asian female police officer said, "This is the second mediation. I hope the reconciliation can be successful this time instead of wasting everyone's time."

Robber Harbot Ross smiled playfully, "I respect the two police officers very much, and my time is also precious. It depends on whether they are sincere."

Daisy said, "Mr. Harbot Ross, since you are sincere, why not sign the settlement agreement directly, and we can forget about it."

"I bought it for you, did I hear you right? You can let bygones be bygones?

I was the one who was beaten. That bastard knocked me to the ground, then sat on top of me and beat me inhumanly.

Do you think I am a black slave from two hundred years ago?

No, I want to fight for my rights, and you have to pay the price for that rude behavior." Harbot Ross looked at the black policeman when he spoke,

"I'm not doing this for myself, but I don't want others to have the same experience as me. This thing should not happen in the 21st century, absolutely not."

Val laughed, and after getting the video evidence, he was confident, "Haha, what are you talking about, you bastard?

Why do you use this tone?

Those who didn’t know better thought you were a hero.

Bullshit!

You are a robber, you robbed a supermarket, that's a fact.

I am the hero who stopped the robbery, not you."

Harbert Ross glared at Val fiercely and shot back, "I admit that I took some things from the supermarket.

My family is in a difficult situation and we need those daily necessities. If I were as rich as Bill Gates, no one would rob a supermarket.

In addition, I have been punished for this incident and paid the fine, and now we are discussing the case of you maliciously beating me.

You are a thug, you committed intentional injury and you should go to jail."

Val shook his head, "You lied. I didn't beat you maliciously. I was acting in self-defense. It was you who strangled me first."

Harbot Ross pointed at Val and said angrily, "You are the one who lied, and I am the victim."

Val wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Daisy, "Harbert Ross, I want to confirm with you who made the move first?"

"It's the fat old white man sitting next to you."

"Are you sure you didn't choke my client?"

"No."

"That's interesting." Daisy took out a small hard drive and said to the Asian policewoman sitting next to her, "ma'am, we found some new evidence, which may be helpful in judging the case."

The Asian female police officer took the hard drive and plugged it into her laptop, and watched the video with the black police officer just now.

The black policeman looked at Harbot Ross and asked seriously, "Hey, look me in the eyes, did you choke his neck first, and then he beat you?"

"No, I didn't." Harbert Ross was still stubborn.

"Then what is this?" The black policeman turned the laptop around and let Harbert Ross also watch the video.

Harbert Ross looked annoyed, "Sorry, I remembered it wrong.

But it’s true that he hit me. Maybe I couldn’t remember clearly because he hit me on the head.”

Daisy retorted, "You lied. You just said for sure that my client pinched your neck. There is no such thing as unclear memory. You were deliberately deceiving the two police officers and wasting their time and energy."

You are a shameful liar."

The black policeman said, "Harbert Ross, the fight is your responsibility, and I'm going to give you a new ticket."

Harbert Ross felt a little aggrieved, "Why was the ticket issued? I was the one who was beaten.

I just pinched his neck and didn't make any move after that. I was completely on the receiving end of the beating.

Look at the injury on my face, it still hurts."

The black police officer said in a tone that left no room for doubt, "You lied."

Daisy added, "You should be glad this isn't in court, otherwise it wouldn't be as simple as just issuing a ticket."

Harbert Ross stood up and spread his hands helplessly, "I will pay the fine. If there is nothing else, I am leaving."

Daisy said, "Two officers, I have new evidence to submit."

Harbert Ross was dissatisfied, "This matter is over. I am the one who was beaten. What else do you want?"

Daisy took out a piece of information and said, "Harbert Ross, you misunderstood, this is not what I want to say.

But you rob supermarket bags."

The Asian policewoman asked, "How about that eucalyptus?"

"We found new clues. The amount of items Harbot Ross robbed from the supermarket was not US$940, but US$1,030. He has committed a felony."

Harbert Ross said disdainfully, "Lies, lawyers are all liars.

I calculated it twice after I got the items, and it will definitely not exceed $940."

Daisy took out two high-definition screenshot photos and said, "The two police officers can take a look. One is the photo of Harbot Ross before the robbery, and the other is the photo of Harbot Ross after the robbery.

In addition to robbing the shopping cart, Harbert Ross also grabbed a pair of shoes and put them on his feet.

Including the shoes, the items he stole amounted to exactly $1,030."

After hearing this, Harbert Ross covered his forehead with his right hand, "I bought it..."

The two police officers compared the photos and reviewed the surveillance video again.

Then, the black police officer stood up and took out a pair of handcuffs, "Harbert Ross, you were arrested for robbing a supermarket. You have the right to remain silent..."

Harbert Ross looked panicked, stood up and stepped back, "Nonono, please listen to my explanation. I didn't do this on purpose. I forgot those shoes. I really forgot..."

"This is not the reason for your robbery. You should go and tell the judge." After the black police officer finished speaking, he directly handcuffed Harbert Ross.

Val applauded, "Congratulations, you will spend a good time in prison.

Besides, it feels good to beat you up."

…

Surveillance video proved Val's innocence.

Val was acquitted and got his bail back.

Robert was delighted to invite everyone to dinner together in the evening.

Daisy is also included in the invitation.

Daisy, who had always been decisive in dealing with this and could speak clearly and logically in court, was a little hesitant.

Perhaps because of her family of origin, she dislikes such occasions.

Until Luke drove to pick her up from the law firm, he didn't decide whether to participate.

Daisy got into the passenger seat of the Mercedes-Benz and said, "Luke, can I not go to the party? I may not like this kind of occasion very much."

Luke shrugged, "If it were normal times, I would respect your opinion, but this party is just for you and Val.

Everyone appreciates your help.

If I drove there alone, Robert probably wouldn't let me in.

"OK, but I probably won't stay too long."

Perhaps because of Luke's relationship, Daisy finally agreed.

"It doesn't matter, it'll be great if you can participate."

…

Half an hour later.

Luke and Daisy arrive at Robert's house.

On the way, Daisy also bought a bottle of red wine as a gift.

By this time, Luke's family had already arrived.

The little fat man looked at the car with curiosity. He originally wanted to bring his girlfriend Maggie with him, but his mother stopped him.

Luke and Daisy got out of the car, and everyone gathered around them enthusiastically.

Robert smiled and said, "Daisy, I'm glad you can come to the party tonight."

"Thank you for the invitation, this is my gift to you."

Robert took it and took a look and said with a smile, "Wow, I like this brand of red wine, thank you."

Linda came over and looked at Daisy, "You are very beautiful today. I like your earrings very much."
To be continued...