Chapter 111 The Hidden Truth

On the way back, Shimizu Koji had already had lunch with Kisaki Eri and Xiaolan, and during lunch, he gave a general introduction to Mrs. Hosaka's case.

So, when she knew that the client scheduled for this afternoon was Hosaka Hidena, Kisaki Eri was quite surprised, and naturally she did not mention anything about turning down the case.

And Tsukamoto Kazumi took the initiative to explain to Xiaolan and Shimizu Koji. It was only after she came that she knew that Hosaka Hidena was actually the lawyer Kisaki, Xiaolan's mother.

Speaking of this, we have to mention Kisaki Eri's current situation.

Ten years ago, after separating from Maori Kogoro, Kisaki Eri left her identity as a housewife and devoted herself to her own work, becoming a career-oriented strong woman, or in other words, a queen, with a strong career ability.

Kisaki Eri has run the law firm very successfully with her solid legal knowledge and extraordinary wisdom.

Not long after the separation, she became a leader in the industry and set a record of 100% winning rate in the industry so far. Her peers in the industry and even the upper class in Tokyo called her "the undefeated queen of the legal world".

Her experience of separation now seems like Conan moving into Kogoro Maori's house.

However, the reason why Hosaka Hidena was able to take the initiative to find Eri Kisaki was not only because of her 100% winning rate, but also because of Eri Kisaki's extremely controversial reputation.

She spoke for the poor and for "justice".

After a whole afternoon of communication, Shimizu Koji's change of heart towards Eri Kisaki was quite obvious, but it was still not enough.

At this time, in the large and gorgeously decorated office, Shimizu Koji, Xiaolan, Tsukamoto Kazumi and Mrs. Hosaka were sitting on the sofa in the middle, and Kuriyama Midori was standing behind the desk, accompanying Eri Kisaki.

After carefully browsing the materials prepared by Hosaka Hidena, Hibiki frowned and put them on the table, and her action instantly attracted the attention of the people present.

"Lawyer Hibiki——?" Hosaka Hidena was quite nervous, even though she knew about the coincidence and conspiracy between Tsukamoto Kazumi and Xiaolan.

Because she knew very well that as the undefeated queen, Hibiki's decision would never change significantly because of these external forces.

"Mrs. Hosaka, please forgive me for being blunt, but these materials of yours are completely, completely, of no help, at least, for your appeal."

Hosaka Hidena's face turned pale, but Hibiki did not intend to stop chasing: "On the contrary, in my opinion, these materials may give the other debater a sharp knife to win in court."

"Is this so?"

Hosaka Hidena's face can be said to be bloodless, she lowered her head and tightly grasped the short skirt on her legs.

She was not at all like what Shimizu Koji thought at the time, a very strong and independent woman, and Shimizu Koji naturally discovered this, and his eyes became a little puzzled.

And it's not just him. Behind the desk, seeing the reaction of Hosaka Hidena, Eri Kisaki's eyes gradually became deep.

She has a pair of eyes that can see through people's hearts. Although Kōji Shimizu has a lot of experience, he relies more on intuition than experience when facing the complex human nature.

"Mrs. Hosaka, it may be a little inappropriate, but I still have some questions to ask. If possible, I hope you can satisfy my curiosity."

Mrs. Hosaka looked up when she heard it. Facing Eri Kisaki's sharp eyes, she adjusted quickly, lifted her hair, and bowed politely: "Please speak."

"Mrs. Hosaka, how did you stick to your house for two years alone when the other club was legitimate and the contract was complete?"

"Sorry, if it involves your privacy, you don't have to answer."

Eri Kisaki seemed to feel that there was something wrong with her question, because looking at Mrs. Hosaka's appearance, she was not without a possible answer in her heart.

And considering Mrs. Hosaka's situation, it was hard for her to say that she was disgusted with that answer, but it would definitely not be recognition and appreciation.

Hosaka Hidena was startled when she heard this. She pursed her lips and seemed to be struggling. Her reaction made Kisaki Eri's guess more real.

Shimizu Koji watched the changes with the two beautiful girls. Tsukamoto Sumi and Xiaolan obviously seemed to have thought of something. Both of them looked unhappy.

But Tsukamoto Sumi's eyes did not seem to be directed at Mrs. Hosaka, but at Kisaki Eri.

Just when the atmosphere was silent and Tsukamoto Sumi was about to stand up and refute, Mrs. Hosaka gritted her teeth and slowly said:

"Although I am a little sorry for his instructions, I really can't lose it again. That house carries my last thoughts for Yingzhang."

She seemed to have convinced herself, and Tsukamoto Sumi also diverted her attention.

"In fact, I didn't plan to sell the house at the beginning, and I didn't sell it."

Hosaka Hidena came up with a big move, which surprised the four people who had seen the contract except Xiaolan.

Hosaka Hidena seemed to be lost in memories. Her voice was trembling, as if she couldn't believe it. "Two years ago, I remember clearly that I had agreed with Mr. Onijima from the Takahashi Group to sign a house mortgage contract. He gave it to me, and I read the contract I signed several times. It was indeed a house mortgage contract."

"But - later, half a year after the contract was signed, Mr. Onijima came to my house again, and I was surprised to find that no matter whether it was the contract in my hand or his hand, the original 'mortgage' contract had become a 'sale' contract."

"What -?" Tsukamoto Sumi subconsciously couldn't help but speak in confusion, and her reaction was exactly the reaction of everyone present.

Including Shimizu Koji, this matter sounds too weird, not like something a normal person can say or do.

"Could it be that the contract was replaced by someone? No, that's not right, Aunt Hosaka, the contract you signed in person."

Xiaolan just tried to propose a possibility, and then she denied herself again and fell into confusion.

"Mrs. Hosaka, you should have said something else, the person you just said sorry to."

Shimizu Koji spoke, and he no longer entangled in the issue of the contract, because he couldn't think of any reasonable explanation for a while.

So, what Mrs. Hosaka said at the beginning just now is undoubtedly likely to be another important clue.

On the other side, Eri Kisaki's eyes flickered. Regardless of what secrets Mrs. Hosaka had not yet revealed, she had already had a plan to break the deadlock in her mind.

The contract was written in black and white, but the content, especially the amount involved, was indeed problematic. She did not point it out just now because she wanted to see if Mrs. Hosaka had concealed anything.

And now, if Mrs. Hosaka could insist in court that she had been deceived, it was not impossible for her to win the case. At least, she should be able to get back some of her losses.

Because judging from the transaction amount of the contract and the land price at the time, this was obviously unreasonable and contrary to market principles. In this regard, as a mature capitalist country, Japan certainly has relevant restrictive laws.

Moreover, for Eri Kisaki, what she is best at is turning the impossible into the possible - within the rules of the law.

On the other side, Mrs. Hosaka hesitated again in the face of Kōji Shimizu's question, and began to explain slowly.

And gradually, listening to her explanation, the eyes of the few people present, especially Tsukamoto Kazumi, became particularly solemn.