Semua Bab Billionaire's Famous Lawyer Ex-Wife: Bab 151 - Bab 160

Compensating with a smile, he said, “Last time, regarding that lawsuit, the client found our law firm and begged Lawyer Wilson to take the case, with a very sincere attitude. To be honest, as a member of Grand Empire’s lawyer pool, it was a case we shouldn’t have accepted. But, well… people inevitably have feelings. Fortunately, in the end, it didn’t harm Grand Empire’s interests, and it also allowed us to witness the strength of the younger generation of lawyers.”Calvin remained noncommittal. “In business, we should, of course, handle the opportunities that come to us. Director Helsen’s ability to grow Sterling and Stone into such a large enterprise is surely based on his keen judgment of timing and circumstances.”The point was clear: not to mention Mark, though the statement indirectly alluded to him.Devin glanced at the guests at the table, observing their eager expressions. His unease grew. Why did it feel as though mentioning Mark at this moment would only harm him?Smiling to

The living room was strewn with furniture fittings, more cluttered than it had been an hour ago.The two stood in silence amidst the chaos, the room resembling a disaster zone after an earthquake.Adriana patted the dust off her hands. “You’re brilliant and make decisions that take my breath away. Not bad. Really good. I might even have to redefine the word genius.”Born stupid. he thought.Calvin dropped the knife, his gaze shifting to the disassembled shelf parts—boards, nails, glass panels, and a poorly folded instruction sheet buried at the bottom of the box.“IKEA? Oh, really? Of all places. Why didn’t you just buy something cheaper?”“You could’ve said that earlier. I still have Poundland on my phone,” Adriana shot back. “Next time, I’ll buy something cheap and come to you with a knife for help. Don’t argue.”Calvin groaned, rubbing his temple. A headache was brewing.Despite the mess, Adriana had to admit Calvin’s carpentry skills were impressive. With just one hand, he had eff

She thought about Snow’s advice—to use him, please him, avoid falling in love or getting too attached—but her heart couldn’t draw such clear boundaries. This was a man she had loved deeply. Despite her resolve to let go completely, her feelings always seemed to pull her back. Certain moments still made her heart race, tempting her to make mistakes she knew she shouldn’t.She feared she would end up burning herself rather than merely playing with fire.She was just an ordinary person, not a Hollywood Nemesis with an unshakable core of toughness. Her mind raced, cycling through a thousand thoughts, but in the end, there was nothing she could say. Finally, she looked at him with a defeated expression and said, “Calvin, do you know what I hate most about myself? I hate that I still can’t bring myself to completely hate you.”****That night, neither of them could sleep.Calvin lay awake, staring at the ceiling, watching as the morning light crept into the room and the sun poured across th

After living there for only a month and gradually adding things one after another, Adriana now found herself leaving with just a suitcase and two punching bags stuffed to the brim. The light winds of parting tugged at her heart. “Let’s go,” she said calmly.Aidan felt sorry for her. “What’s wrong with the house? The type, the floor, the decoration—it didn’t cost two or three billion a month, right? Calvin’s been mooching off you for years. If there’s free wool to grab, why not grab it?”Adriana patted him on the shoulder, her voice steady. “Aidan, there’s no such thing as a free lunch.”Compared to the spacious luxury of the Green Wick apartment, the one-bedroom house seemed extraordinarily cramped and narrow. Aidan’s heart ached for her, and he couldn’t hold back his words. “Didn’t you take over Calvin’s case? Technically, you’re still his party B, aren’t you? Why move out?”Adriana carefully arranged her personal belongings and gestured for Aidan to help her set the quilt cover. The

Smiling slightly, Adriana said, “Is there something wrong?”She distanced herself from the drama in the office—if the fight didn’t concern her, she wouldn’t get involved. With matters unrelated to her, she chose indifference; when they did involve her, she handled them without argument. She believed in keeping her own integrity intact, knowing that saying less was often more effective.But not speaking didn’t mean she was unaware.Selena, known as “Jessica’s best friend,” approached her with an air of faux friendliness that felt more like a veiled provocation.“Tonight, Lawyer Clarke is the main character. I hear the reunion is just a pretense—the main event is presenting you with an award. Didn’t you earn half a million dollars for winning the Grand Empire lawsuit last time? That’s the biggest payout our firm has ever seen.”The sour tone in Selena’s voice barely masked her envy. Adriana replied calmly, “Then I must thank Lawyer Jessica for organizing such a grand occasion. I’m truly