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Chapter 116 And He's a Lawyer

Author: Shay Robinson
last update publish date: 2026-02-08 15:49:35

Carmen’s POV

Friday Afternoon

The meeting with the mayor finally wraps. Mayor Rogers looks like trouble with a tie and a creepy ass stare, and weird little smiles. I​m so glad to be done with him. We might have to see him again for the Evanston sustainability piece, but at least my dad is signing up to sit in on that one. Anything to keep his hands clean and mine cleaner.

As I’m gathering my notes, mentally checking off the day, picturing my office and a tall glass of something strong, when a h
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