“Still denying it? My father is in great shape. He is in his seventies and still does chores around the house. If you had not pushed him, how could he suddenly fall while walking down the street?”Then he hit her with what he clearly thought was a classic line.“If you did not push him, why would yo
A few days later, another case involving Jasper Corporation went to trial.That morning, Sean had flown to Stanley City to attend an important international business summit. The earliest he could return to Jersey City would be the following afternoon, so he had no way of sitting in on Charlotte’s tr
Charlotte didn’t want to say more. “Let’s not talk about him. It’ll ruin my mood.”Sophie glanced over. “Charlotte, are you okay?”Charlotte’s expression was slightly tense, but she said, “I’m fine.”Sophie and Jenny exchanged a look and, with unspoken agreement, didn’t press further.Jenny looped h
Asher gave a small laugh. “Judging by that reaction, I’m guessing you haven’t won her over.”Scott’s face stayed unreadable as he laid down his card. “When are you and Alicia planning to patch things up?”The smile froze instantly on Asher’s face.“Of all the things to bring up, you had to pick that
“What’s she so smug about? Sooner or later, Mr. Jasper will dump her,” Zoe thought bitterly.After Zoe left, Sean immediately noticed that Charlotte’s mood had shifted.“What’s wrong, Lottie?”“That woman just now… she seemed to have some kind of strange hostility toward me.”Sean frowned slightly.
With Desmond’s approval, Charlotte and Sean could finally be together openly.On Friday afternoon, Sean took Charlotte out for lunch. They went to a Thai restaurant near her law firm, one Jenny had recommended, saying the food was excellent. Charlotte suggested they give it a try.The place was beau