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2025-12-23 10:18:32CHAPTER 22 — Liana
The morning air was crisp as I stepped into Delgado & Reyes Law, my briefcase swinging lightly at my side. The building’s familiar hum felt different today — charged, anticipatory, almost electric. I could feel it in my chest, a subtle premonition that today would test more than just my legal acumen.Ethan met me at the elevator, adjusting the strap of his bag casually, his expression unreadable but alert. “Morning,” he said softly. “Big day ahead. Evan’s playing hard today. You’ll need focus, precision, and calm.”I inhaled slowly, bracing myself. “I’m ready,” I said, though my pulse betrayed a faint tremor. “I’ve prepared, reviewed every clause, every precedent.”Ethan’s eyes softened. “Prepared, yes. But remember — strategy isn’t just preparation. It’s awareness. Anticipation. Control.”I nodded, feeling a subtle warmth of reassurance. “Control, awareness, anticipation.”“Exactly,” he said, a
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CHAPTER 25 — LianaThe city seemed sharper that morning, the light slicing through the streets as though anticipating the battle ahead. I gripped my briefcase and inhaled, centering myself. Today felt different — the tension in my chest wasn’t just the anticipation of the courtroom; it was the subtle pull of history, rivalry, and the knowledge that every move I made would be scrutinized by someone who knew me better than anyone should.Ethan was already at the elevator, his calm presence a counterbalance to the knot of nerves in my stomach. “Morning,” he said, voice soft but steady. “Today will be a turning point. Expect escalation, but don’t let it unsettle you. Control, precision, and strategy will be your allies.”“I’ve reviewed everything,” I said, gripping my notes. “But I can feel it — he’s planning something. Something deliberate.”Ethan’s eyes met mine. “Exactly. That’s why preparation isn’t enough. You anticipate. You adapt
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CHAPTER 24 — LianaThe morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows of Delgado & Reyes Law, painting golden streaks across the polished floor. It was impossible not to feel the weight of the day ahead. Today’s session against Ramos & Associates promised to be another grueling test — not just of legal skill, but of strategy, precision, and composure.I gripped my briefcase tighter than usual, taking a deep breath before stepping into the elevator. The city outside felt alive with energy, but all I could focus on was the courtroom, the tension, and the subtle pull of history that Evan Ramos always carried with him.Ethan was waiting by the elevator, looking every bit the composed, meticulous attorney he always was. “Morning,” he said softly, his voice a calm anchor against the rising storm of nerves in my chest.“Morning,” I replied, my voice steady but betraying a flicker of anticipation. “I’ve reviewed everything. Every c
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CHAPTER 23 — LianaThe morning air in the city felt heavier than usual as I stepped out of the taxi, briefcase in hand. My mind was already in the courtroom, running through every clause, every piece of evidence, every potential angle Evan Ramos might exploit. The last session had left no doubt: he was escalating, pushing harder, testing boundaries both professional and emotional.I tightened my grip on my bag strap, exhaling slowly, trying to ground myself. Today, I would need more than preparation. I would need anticipation, awareness, and unshakeable composure.Ethan was waiting by the elevator when I arrived at Delgado & Reyes Law, his usual calm presence grounding me. He gave a small, encouraging nod as I approached. “Morning, Liana. Ready for another round?”I offered a tentative smile. “I think so. But I have a feeling today’s session won’t be straightforward.”“Correct,” he said softly. “Expect the unexpected. Evan’
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CHAPTER 22 — LianaThe morning air was crisp as I stepped into Delgado & Reyes Law, my briefcase swinging lightly at my side. The building’s familiar hum felt different today — charged, anticipatory, almost electric. I could feel it in my chest, a subtle premonition that today would test more than just my legal acumen.Ethan met me at the elevator, adjusting the strap of his bag casually, his expression unreadable but alert. “Morning,” he said softly. “Big day ahead. Evan’s playing hard today. You’ll need focus, precision, and calm.”I inhaled slowly, bracing myself. “I’m ready,” I said, though my pulse betrayed a faint tremor. “I’ve prepared, reviewed every clause, every precedent.”Ethan’s eyes softened. “Prepared, yes. But remember — strategy isn’t just preparation. It’s awareness. Anticipation. Control.”I nodded, feeling a subtle warmth of reassurance. “Control, awareness, anticipation.”“Exactly,” he said, a
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CHAPTER 21 — LianaThe office felt unusually quiet this morning, almost serene compared to the intensity of yesterday’s courtroom session. I walked down the hallway of Delgado & Reyes Law, briefcase in hand, letting the subtle hum of fluorescent lights and the soft tapping of keyboards in the distance ground me. For a moment, I allowed myself to breathe, to savor the calm before the storm.Ethan appeared beside me at the elevator, coffee in hand, hair slightly tousled, eyes sharp and focused as always. “Good morning,” he said smoothly, offering a faint smile.“Morning,” I replied, adjusting the strap of my bag. My chest still felt the residual tightness from the rooftop encounter with Evan yesterday. The pull, the tension, the acknowledgment of history and boundaries — it lingered, subtle yet persistent.“You handled that rooftop encounter remarkably well,” Ethan said softly as we stepped into the elevator. “Acknowledgment with
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CHAPTER 20 — LianaThe late afternoon sunlight spilled across the rooftop garden of the office building, warm and deceptive in its serenity. I walked along the narrow stone path, hands gripping my bag, trying to clear my mind. The day had been long, exhausting, and emotionally draining. Courtroom battles with Evan, cross-examinations, unexpected twists — I was proud of my performance, but my chest still felt tight with the residual tension that seemed impossible to shake.I paused near a low hedge, taking a deep breath. The city stretched below me, distant traffic and muffled voices fading into background noise. For a moment, I imagined I could just… let everything go. Forget history, rivalry, tension, and the pull Evan always seemed to exert over me.But of course, Evan Ramos wasn’t about to make that easy.---I hadn’t expected to see him here. Yet, leaning casually against the railing on the opposite side of th
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