Sean had his back to Charlotte and hadn’t noticed her arrival.The woman approaching him had flawless makeup, a tall figure, and striking features. She was objectively attractive.“Hey, handsome,” she said with a flirtatious smile, flashing her phone. “Want to exchange numbers?”Sean was still on th
Although the dinner invitation was just a pretense for Sean to see Charlotte, they did end up discussing work. Several of Jasper Corporation’s other cases hadn’t gone to trial yet, and Charlotte brought them up over the meal.Sean gave a quiet chuckle. “Lottie, are you really bringing up legal strat
After Scott left, Charlotte turned to Sean with a mock glare. “Why do you two always start bickering the minute you see each other?”Sean smiled, lips curving into a lazy grin. “You should ask him. He’s the one who started getting snarky.”“Alright, that’s enough.” Charlotte sighed. “You didn’t actu
The days slipped by under Jersey City's sweltering June sun.By late June, one of the cases that Jasper Corporation had entrusted to Charlotte was heading to trial. Both Sean and Scott came to observe the hearing.Inside the solemn courtroom, Charlotte sat confidently at the plaintiff’s table. She w
After dinner, as everyone chatted and laughed, Mia suggested heading to a bar for drinks.Jordan spoke up first. “Liz doesn’t drink, and her dorm has a curfew. It’s getting late. I should take her back to campus.”Mia waved her hand. “Alright, you two go ahead.”“Bye, Jordan. Bye, Miss Stewart,” Len
That evening, Ian invited everyone to a private dinner at an exclusive chef’s table restaurant.The venue was nestled on a quiet estate just outside the city, surrounded by manicured hedges and winding stone paths. Elegant wooden gazebos with copper roofs dotted the grounds, and a glassy pond sat at