๐ Defending a Snake – Natasha’s Biggest Dilemma ๐ผ
The rain tapped softly against the office window as Natasha sipped black coffee, her thoughts cold and sharp as the law she served.
No lies. No emotions. Just truth.
But that morning, her phone buzzed with a name she least expected —
Bethany.
The same Bethany everyone called “a snake in heels.”
Charming on the outside. Poisonous on the inside.
Natasha hesitated before opening the message.
Bethany: “I want to hire you as my lawyer. Urgent. Please meet me.”
She exhaled slowly.
“Out of all the clients in the world… why her?”
⚖️ The Meeting
Bethany entered the office looking flawless — red lipstick, high heels, and that confident smile that never reached her eyes.
Bethany: “Natasha. You look exactly the same — calm and dangerous.”
Natasha (coldly): “Why am I here?”
Bethany: “I’m being accused of fraud and blackmail. I want you to defend me.”
Natasha: “You want me to defend you? Bethany, you destroy people when they stop being useful. Why should I trust you?”
Bethany (quietly): “Because this time, I’m the one being destroyed.”
Natasha: “And why should I believe that?”
Bethany (voice cracking): “Because I didn’t do it. Greg framed me. My own brother.”
Natasha: “Give me one reason to take this case.”
Bethany (softly): “Because you’re the only lawyer who fights for truth… not money.”
Natasha stared at her for a long moment. No emotion, just calculation.
๐ญ Doubt
Later that night, her assistant Ryan entered the office.
Ryan: “Are you really considering Bethany’s case?”
Natasha (calmly): “I’m considering the truth.”
Ryan: “People say she’s a snake. She bites everyone.”
Natasha (closing the file): “Then I’ll make sure she doesn’t bite me.”
๐️ Court – Day One
The courtroom buzzed with cameras and whispers.
Judge: “Case: State vs. Bethany Hartwell.”
Bethany stood beside Natasha — poised but pale.
Prosecutor Andrew: “Your Honor, Bethany forged company documents, stole funds, and blackmailed her brother when he found out.”
Natasha rose smoothly.
Natasha: “Your Honor, the prosecution has shown claims, not proof. My client deserves more than assumptions.”
A murmur spread across the courtroom. Bethany kept her eyes forward — afraid to hope.
๐ Private Confrontation
Back in the office, Natasha’s patience snapped.
Natasha (sharp): “Enough games. If you’re lying to me, I walk away. No warning.”
Bethany: “I’m not lying.”
Natasha: “Then prove it.”
Bethany hesitated, then reached into her purse and pulled out a silver flash drive.
Bethany: “This has everything — emails, voice notes, transfers. Greg wants me gone.”
Natasha (suspicious): “Why didn’t you show this earlier?”
Bethany: “Because I didn’t trust anyone… not even you.”
Natasha: “If this is fake, I stop defending you. Understand?”
Bethany (nodding): “Understand.”
๐ต️ The Truth Surfaces
Natasha spent the entire night in her dim office, files scattered across her desk.
Then — one audio clip froze her completely.
Greg’s voice: “Once Bethany is out of the company, it’s mine. I don’t care how I get rid of her.”
Natasha leaned back, whispering,
“She was telling the truth…”
Ryan entered quietly.
Ryan: “Well?”
Natasha: “Prepare the evidence. Tomorrow… everything changes.”
⚖️ Court – Turning Point
The next morning, the courtroom felt heavier.
Natasha: “Your Honor, I’d like to submit new evidence.”
Judge: “Proceed.”
The screen lit up — Greg’s voice filled the room:
Greg (on recording): “I paid the accountant. Bethany will take the blame, and then I’ll own everything.”
Gasps rippled through the crowd.
Greg’s lawyer froze.
The judge banged the gavel.
Judge: “Order! This evidence will be investigated immediately.”
Bethany turned toward Natasha — eyes wide, not with victory, but disbelief.
For once, someone had stood by her… and didn’t walk away.
๐ง️ After the Hearing
Outside the courthouse, the sky was gray and heavy.
Bethany: “Why did you do it?”
Natasha (packing her files): “Because the truth mattered.”
Bethany (sad smile): “Do you still think I’m a snake?”
Natasha: “Maybe. But even a snake deserves justice.”
Bethany: “Will you stay until the final verdict?”
Natasha (walking away): “As long as you don’t turn and bite.”
๐ญ Final Line
The world watched, the trial wasn’t over, and one question lingered:
Would Natasha keep defending the snake — or walk away before the venom reached her
( THE END )
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