Lacy’s POVThe only thing that was pushing me forward was my years of experience dealing with diverse sorts of clients, I had turned off my mom brain, my me brain and turned on my lawyer brain.Rafael was just another big shot client, I had dealt with many, he would be no different, he was no different. I needed this job, I could not get fired, not now, not when I was about to make partner and finally be set for life.Raymond slid over the portfolio to me, “Have a look,” he said.Alpha Rafael had returned to his seat, his gaze burning holes into me.I could feel his eyes on me, it stirred nostalgia and I fought to push it down but his gaze lingered, non-relenting.It felt like my skin was on fire, like if I didn’t get out of there, I would burst into flame, I steeled my resolve and sat put, I would not let him chase me out of the room a second time, too much was at stake.“There is no need for her to take a look at the portfolio now, I will take your word for it, Raymond, and let her
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