Chapter 153, Double Success
The result of this case was as expected by Lawyer Romas. Most people, or those prosecuted by the prosecution and those prosecuted for murder, were finally acquitted. In the trial, Lawyer Romas, nicknamed "Devil Spokesperson", showed the super combat effectiveness of a defense lawyer in criminal cases with the highest winning rate in the United States. He keenly grasped the little inconspicuous loophole in the seemingly perfect chain of evidence, and then started from here to smash the entire chain of evidence of the prosecution.
"It is said that attorney Romes's agency fee is astonishingly high, more than ten times that of an average criminal lawyer. Even if ordinary people lose everything, they may not be able to afford him. However, his performance confirmed that he is indeed worth so much. In fact, the prosecution's performance is not bad. At least, after I heard the prosecution's indictment, I almost had to pay silence for those young men. The author has also been an unsuccessful lawyer for a while, and asked himself that if the person on the defense table was me, he might have been directly treated with seemingly perfect evidence.
The chain was knocked down directly. If this happens, Mississippi will probably have a great tragedy of hanging more than 100 gentlemen in one breath... If I were to say that the prosecution had any mistakes in this confrontation, I can only say that I can't find any other mistakes they made except underestimating the opponent. As for underestimating the opponent, to be honest, before the formal confrontation with lawyer Romaiz, who would have thought that such preparations were not sufficient? You must know that such preparations were enough to deal with 99% of the lawyers...
However, the things that our gentlemen went home were not over. I don’t know how their families hired this lawyer Romez at that time, but it was a happy and painful thing to hire this lawyer. There is a reason why Lawyers Romez is called the ‘devil spokesperson’. Happy that with Lawyers Romez, they can most likely save their relatives. The pain is that once they hired this lawyer, it basically means bankruptcy for a middle-class family. Sherman’s destruction just passed, and I don’t know what our gentlemen are going to pay Lawyers Romez’s frighteningly high lawyer fees…”——The Mississippi Observer
Putting down the newspaper, Dorothea curled her lips and said to Scrooge: "Secretary Romez has taken a big advantage. In fact, we have solved the key things together. In the end, he just performed with the corrupt officials in court. He actually had to charge such a high lawyer's fee, which is simply..."
"Ah, Dorothea, it's unfair to say that." Scrooge said, "It is essential for our actions to go so smoothly. Without their guidance, we may not find a way. Not to mention anything else, just how he can guide us in the direction of solving problems means that he is worth the price."
"But everyone really can't afford his attorney fee." Dorothea said with a pout.
"I found him, so I will pay the attorney fee first. Even if I lend it to everyone." Scourge smiled and said, "Well, Dorothea, you have to know, I am very rich."
"But we can't let you suffer in vain. We southerners are not so ungrateful. We cannot do things that will make you suffer in vain." Dorothea said, "They have found me, and hope to talk to you. Moreover, Scozhi, you also told me that farming has no future. We can't do anything except farming. We don't let us farm, and we do industry and business. We lack both funds, technology and channels. So, they all hope that you can take them together."
"Well, I finally found my place." Scozhi thought. But he did not immediately show his enthusiasm, but thought about it and said, "Dorosia, this matter is not easy to deal with. You must know that if you were the only manor, I could come up with a lot of business that suits you. Moreover, even if you don't consider its income, it would be nice to regard this place as our love nest."
"Go! Who's going to be with you!" Dorothea cursed angrily, and threw a cushion over and smashed Scozhi.
"Really?" Scozhi said sadly, "I thought... I even bought a ring to propose to you."
In Scrooge's view, Dorothea is a good marriage partner. In fact, Scrooge does not need a family with a very strong family. Because the MacDonald family has few people, he will inevitably rely on the power of his wife, which can easily lead to the infiltration of the MacDonald family by the power of his wife, and even the scattered master. This situation is absolutely not allowed. Therefore, the MacDonald family must not marry a family with too much status and too family. However, the MacDonald family cannot really marry a civilian who has nothing. There is a lack of people.
The MacDonald family, who is in charge, must rely on marriage to obtain some human help. That is, it must rely on the human power of the wife. After all, although the relatives of the foreign countries are troublesome, their reliability is still slightly stronger than those of thorough outsiders. Therefore, the marriage partner needed by the MacDonald family is best to be from a well-educated family, so that the wife's people can be useful, but the power of this family itself must be far less than that of the MacDonald family, so that they can ensure that the wife's people can't use it safely and safely. If the previous condition is not met, this is why Anna will definitely not become Mrs. Scozhi.
By comparison, Dorothea's conditions are much better. Dorothea has no direct relatives, but she still has many cousins. Moreover, these people have received considerable education and have extensive connections in the south. These are all places to borrow. Dorothea herself is actually very capable, but her personality is not tough enough. But as an assistant, this is not a flaw. In addition, Dorothea also owns a large piece of land, and there are oil fields under this piece of land. And relying on Dorothea's relationship, Scrooge has a good chance, and it is even now certain to gain control of the land in the entire area. In addition, Dorothea is indeed very cute. So Scrooge thinks that proposing to Dorothea is a good idea.
"Who is going to promise you?" Dorothea continued to show off her arrogant behavior, and then she suddenly said, "Where are the rings you bought? Show me!"
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"Everyone is sure to understand the goals of the federal policy." Scrooge said to the men who had just been released from prison and the women who were temporarily in prison.
"Damn Lincoln! He just doesn't want us to live well!" a man growled angrily.
"No, Mr. Cole, please calm down first." Scrooge said, "Lincoln just doesn't want the plantation to live, not everyone. In fact, even without Lincoln's discriminatory tax policies, plantations will be difficult to maintain after losing the European market. Because the north cannot offer such high prices as before, and because of tariffs, the European market will no longer be open to American plantations. So even without those discriminatory taxes, the benefits of plantations will be far less than before. So, change to a new economic approach. Don't be addicted to old dreams."
"But we don't have funds, and in fact our assets are almost negative. Considering the money you spent to save us and the attorney fees of Lawyer Romez, building a factory requires investment. We don't have funds." Another person said.
"You still have a large area of land in your hands. The land is a priceless treasure. How can you say that your assets are negative?" Scourge said, "What you lack is only relevant experience. For example, now, you use the full development rights of land within a certain time limit as capital. We unite to organize a company, and then lend some money from the bank as startup capital. I can guarantee that the dividends you can get in two or three years will be no less than the plantation of that year. I just don't know if you believe me, the yinke."
"Mr. MacDonald, how can we trust you? You are our savior. But I know, you are a big deal. Do you have time to pay attention to small deals like us?" another person asked.
"I can't put all my energy here. To be honest, just considering business, the Pacific Railway is much more important than here. However, I can guarantee everyone that there will be someone who everyone can trust to take charge of the business here." Scrooge said with a smile.
"Who is it?" someone asked.
"Miss Dorothea, I have done a lot of things with her these days. I think Miss Dorothea is very smart and capable. I believe she can do all this well. Moreover, I will continue to help her. Because..." Scozhi suddenly turned around and half-kneeled towards Dorothea sitting next to him. He also took out a small red velvet-faced box like magic, opened it, revealing a big cheesy diamond ring. "Dorthea, during these days, I feel that I have fallen in love with you hopelessly. Are you willing to marry me?"
Dorothea, who was sitting next to Scozhi, immediately lowered her head. She didn't expect that Scozhi would talk about this matter at this time. She was confused for a moment and didn't know what to do. So she just lowered her head and didn't say anything.
"Dorosia, promise!"
"Yes, agree! Well, why don't you say that, will you agree?"
"Dorosia, promise me that I will definitely make you happy." Scrooge said sincerely.
Dorothea still motionless...
"Please, nod," Scozhi whispered, "I've been kneeling for so long, and I can't hold on anymore."
Dorothea burst out laughing, then nodded gently with a red face.
"Long live!" Scrooge picked up Dorothea and held it in the air for a few turns.
"Congratulations, Mr. MacDonald!" Mr. Gilbert first congratulated Scrooge. Gilbert is Dorothea's cousin and is now the closest relative to Dorothea.
"Congratulations, Mr. MacDonald! Dorothea was the one I watched grow up. After Mr. Odd passed away, I have been worried for her, and now I can finally feel at ease." Mrs. Duy spoke, who was Mr. Odd's neighbor and Dorothea's elder.
"To be honest, I don't like northerners. If someone says that our Dorothea is going to marry a harem, I will be very angry. But if this harem is Mr. MacDonald, well, although I work hard, I just can't bear it... Haha, I wish you what an enviable couple."
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Chapter completed!