Mia froze. The smile on her face disappeared in an instant.Ian walked over and casually pulled out a chair, dropping into it with the kind of ease that was anything but casual. His gaze locked onto Mia, smile cool and sharp.“Mia,” he said slowly, “when did you and Scott Lucas get so close?”“Uh…”
Charlotte replied with a smile, “Of course. If Lena recommended you, I have nothing to worry about.”Scott felt a twinge of disappointment.“So… she really doesn’t remember me,” he silently remarked.Still smiling, he took out his phone and said, “Let’s exchange contact info. We can set up a time to
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On Charlotte returned to work at the law firm after the long holiday break.But on her very first day back, the firm welcomed an uninvited guest.Vivian strutted into S&G law firm in a head-to-toe designer outfit, carrying a limited-edition Hermès bag and clicking across the floor in high heels. Wit