"Actually, that 800 dollars is just the start. For a defamation case like this, regular lawyers will charge you every time they have to deal with the defendant. By the time it's over, you're looking at spending at least 100 thousand on the lawsuit," Connor explained.
"I know you just shut down your studio and lost quite a bit of money. Spending that much more to fight someone who slandered your name must be incredibly frustrating, right?"
"It's not about the money," Rachel interrupted firmly.
The high cost was daunting, but the thought of letting someone like Emma get away with it hurt far more. From the moment she decided to hire a lawyer, Rachel had been prepared for a fight. Her expression was resolute, her voice steady. "I'm doing this to clear my name. I won't back down to someone
