With a stranger?

SERENA’S POV

“Morning Mr Alex,” I greeted my boss the following morning watching him lean back into his chair carefully.

"Good morning," he replied politely, gesturing for me to sit. "I've got a new case for you, Serena, and it's a big one." He slid a file across his desk toward me.

“Hit me,”

My fingers briskly flipped open the folder as he continued,"The D.A. just charged a celebrity with murder one - they’re saying he stabbed his girlfriend to death in a jealous rage. The press is going to have a field day with this. I'm putting you as lead on the defense.”

Looking up, I nodded. "I'll get started preparing right away. When's arraignment?"

"Next Monday, in San Francisco. I'm assigning you an assistant for this one, given the scope." He stood and motioned to the doorway. "Serena, I'd like you to meet your new partner, Evan Cooper."

Evan stepped forward with an easy smile, extending his hand in greeting. Tall and fit, he radiated calm competence. Dark hair fell messily across his str