Megan’s case involved a complicated equity dispute.It was a tough one—messy details, incomplete evidence, and a high risk of losing in court. For someone like Charlotte, who had only been practicing for just over three years, this case was no doubt a hard nut to crack.On the surface, Megan came to
While they were having dinner, Petra waited in the car, unaware of what was going on inside.She was a little curious, of course, but chose not to ask. After all, it was her boss’s personal business—not something she should pry into.In the elevator, Charlotte turned to her sister. “Jodie, don’t tel
Dinner ended in a haze of silent tension.Scott and Sean were locked in a quiet battle of wits.Charlotte pretended not to notice.Megan did her best to ignore it too.After the meal, Sean offered to drive Charlotte and Jodie home.“I drove myself,” Charlotte replied.“Then give me a lift,” Sean sai
Sean smoothly sidestepped Megan’s hand, keeping his distance.His voice was cold. “Since Miss Riley and Mr. Lucas aren’t on a date, I assume you won’t mind if I join you. We’re all familiar faces, after all. And it’s been a while since I last saw Miss Riley—this seems like a good chance to catch up
Scott had chosen a warm, atmospheric restaurant.Inside, the décor leaned into soft earth tones. Gentle light filtered through ornate chandeliers, casting a dreamy glow across the space. A few colorful, vintage-style oil paintings hung on the walls, adding a playful artistic flair to the otherwise t
If it hadn’t been for Wendy’s stupid stunt, Sean wouldn’t have gotten to hear Charlotte’s voice that day.*Mason’s solution was simple. He assigned someone to watch Wendy around the clock, making sure she didn’t try to run again. She wasn’t banned from going out, but everywhere she went, someone wa