After a long while, Attorney Bentancourt put down the documents in his hand.
"Mr. Aurora, if I may be frank, this matter is extremely troublesome. It's not just an ordinary infringement case or a criminal case. Behind it lies political struggles within the US government and the dirty dealings of those large conglomerates.
All I can do now is to rely on legal means to try and secure better rights for Mr. Wang Qingtian, to have him temporarily detained in Maple Leaf Country, and to prevent him from being extradited to the United States in the short term. That's all I can manage."
"Does that mean it's almost impossible for me to resolve this matter through legal means?" Ling Tian asked directly.
In Ling Tian's opinion, if this matter dragged on, there might be other variables. After all, their opponent was the Gustav conglomerate from the United States. The Gustav conglomerate and Boris Gustav had their fingers in many pies; they might resort to underhanded tactics.
Attorney Bentancourt remained silent, seemingly in thought. At this moment, Ling Tian directly took out a check from his pocket and pushed it towards Attorney Bentancourt.
"Mr. Bentancourt, I know you are a highly skilled lawyer. I believe you can offer us beneficial advice regarding Mr. Wang Qingtian's situation.
This check is from a neutral bank. We only need a piece of advice, and this check is yours. If your advice proves helpful, I promise you there will be more!"
Ling Tian had already observed the hesitation in Attorney Bentancourt's expression through his Heavenly Eye. Ling Tian knew that this lawyer must know something, but to get him to speak, a price would have to be paid.
Attorney Bentancourt had not expected Ling Tian to be so generous, offering a check for 10 million US dollars.
He was a top-tier lawyer, but his annual income, even with a busy year, was only a few million US dollars, and that was assuming he successfully won several major cases.
As the saying goes, a generous reward makes a brave man. Ling Tian's check immediately dispelled his reservations.
Bentancourt sat up straighter and spoke with a very serious expression.
"Ms. Aurora, sir, the most troublesome aspect of Mr. Wang Qingtian's case is Boris Gustav. He is a politician, and it is his power that has landed Mr. Wang Qingtian in deep trouble.
Therefore, to truly rescue Mr. Wang Qingtian, we must target Boris Gustav!
Of course, I don't mean to physically eliminate him, but rather to sever his political influence!"
Ling Tian nodded. He also knew that Boris Gustav was the instigator of this whole affair. In fact, Ling Tian's plan included the idea of physically "transcending" this fellow.
"Then tell me, what specifically should we do?"
"Find another lawyer, preferably one whose political views are opposed to Boris and his family.
Then, the clashes in court will become a confrontation between two political forces. This way, the Gustav family's advantage will no longer be an advantage..."
Ling Tian's eyes lit up: "A good plan! Only magic can defeat magic!"
At this point, Aurora spoke up, "Mr. Bentancourt, such a lawyer seems difficult to find. They must have considerable skill and influence in the legal profession, be supported by vast political forces, and also hold opposing political views to Boris and his family...
There seem to be very few people who can meet all these conditions simultaneously."
Ling Tian smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about that. I believe that since Attorney Bentancourt proposed this plan, he must have suitable candidates in mind."
Attorney Bentancourt hesitated before speaking again.
"Sir, I do have a candidate, but I can only provide you with his identity. Whether he will help you with this case, I cannot guarantee.
You must understand that in the United States, politicians are essentially spokespersons for those large conglomerates.
Although there are certain conflicts of interest between different politicians, their fundamental interests are aligned.
Cases like Mr. Wang Qingtian's, where they use various means to seize others' wealth, are a tacit understanding between those politicians and large conglomerates.
And for you to want that lawyer to oppose the Gustav family is actually disrupting this tacit understanding. Whether that lawyer is willing to accept this, I cannot guarantee.
How to persuade him, how to move him, that will depend on your abilities!"
Ling Tian nodded: "I understand what you mean. This is not a problem. I will find a way to handle that person. Thank you for your guidance..."
Attorney Bentancourt left happily, full of fighting spirit, ready to go all out with those people from Maple Leaf Country. Before leaving, he left Ling Tian with a name: Leonard Hughes.
A few hours later, two intelligence reports about Leonard Hughes appeared on Ling Tian's desk. One report came from Misty Rain Pavilion, and the other from Aurora.
Ling Tian's eyes lit up as he read the information. This lawyer, Leonard Hughes, had a very significant background.
If the Attorney Bentancourt he met today was considered a top-tier lawyer of the first echelon, then above them, there was another level of lawyers. There were only a few such lawyers in the entire United States, and they were called top lawyers.
How formidable were these lawyers? They could win cases that most people considered unwinnable.
Even when the evidence was conclusive and all aspects were unfavorable to their defendants, they could, through various maneuvers, call black white and twist facts to achieve victory!
To achieve this, not only must the lawyer's own skill be extremely high, but a very important factor is also having terrifying connections behind them.
In developed countries, lawyers are actually brokers in their true capacity, in other words, intermediaries who facilitate money-for-power transactions.
The clashes in court are merely the interplay of power between different forces.
As for this lawyer, Leonard, his background was even more extraordinary. His grandfather and great-grandfather had both served as Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.
It's important to remember that in the United States, there is a separation of powers. The Justices of the Supreme Court can even influence the outcome of presidential elections.
The Leonard family had dozens of members who were renowned lawyers in the United States, with intricate networks of connections and astonishing influence.
Of course, that wasn't all. Leonard's biggest backer was his father-in-law, and his father-in-law's surname was Clinton.