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YULIAMonday morning came sooner than I expected. By the time I arrived at Belov & Associates, I had already made my decision. After everything that happened with Alexei, I had no reason to hesitate. The relationship I believed would become something permanent had ended in one humiliating evening, and the betrayal still burned.I refused to allow it to destroy an opportunity I had spent years working toward.I walked through the familiar corridors, greeting colleagues as I made my way toward Belov's office. I knocked twice before he spoke. “Come in.”“Good morning, Advokat Belov,” I greeted when I entered.“Good morning, Yulia. Sit.”I took the chair opposite him and said. “I've made my decision, Advokat Belov. I accept the offer.”“That is a great choice.” A pleased smile appeared on his face. “I'll call them and start the process as soon as possible. There will be paperwork, relocation arrangements, and several things we'll need to organize, but we'll get everything moving.”“Oka

YULIAOh my God!The day had finally come.The plane touched down at London Heathrow Airport, and the familiar announcement filled the cabin.I exhaled slowly.My stomach fluttered with excitement as I gathered my suitcases and waited for the passengers ahead of me to leave.I spotted a man holding a small sign with my name on it.YULIA ADLEY — BELOV & ASSOCIATESI waved, and he smiled, then walked over.“Ms. Adley?”“Yes.”“Welcome to London.” He extended his hand.I shook it with a smile. “Thank you.”“My name is Gerald Lockwood. I'm a representative from the Regent Law Group. Thank you for coming.”“It's my pleasure.”“How was your trip?”“Long, but good.”He nodded as he reached for one of my suitcases.“I hope you managed to get some rest.”“A little.”We walked toward the waiting area, talking.“I'll be helping you get settled before you officially start on Monday,” Gerald explained. “The firm has already arranged everything. Your onboarding will begin Monday morning, and I'll m

YULIATwo weeks. That was how long I'd been back in London.My mornings had become a familiar routine again. Wake up, get ready, grab a quick breakfast, and head to Regent Law Group before the traffic became unbearable. The apartment they had given me still felt almost too luxurious to be mine, but I was slowly getting used to it. I stood beside my desk, going through the notes for the day's cases when my phone rang.I glanced at the screen.Dad.A smile immediately touched my lips.I picked it up. “Hello, Dad.”“Good morning, baby girl. How are you?”“I'm fine. How are you?”“I’m good.” He said and asked. “You won't even check up on your old man?”I laughed. “Dad, I came to visit you when I arrived.”“That was not enough.”I shook my head, even though he couldn't see me. “At least I call you three times a week.”He chuckled. “Fine. I'll accept that for now.”“Good.”“But you need to stop by for brunch on Sunday, baby girl.”“Okay, Dad.”“Promise?”“I promise.”“Good. I want to hear

YULIA“Kendrick,” I whispered, my voice wavering. He stood on the other side of my office door, and suddenly the room felt much smaller than it had a moment ago. My fingers gripped the edge of my desk. I stared at him, unable to process the fact that the man I’d spent four years trying to forget was standing just a few feet away.His jaw tightened. Without answering, he walked toward me. My breath caught.I instinctively moved backward until the edge of my desk pressed against my hips. Kendrick stopped only a few inches away, close enough that I could feel the warmth of his body.A hard lump formed in my throat. His eyes searched my face, lingering over every detail as though he was trying to memorize what four years had changed.“You really came back,” he murmured.I didn't know what to say. My heart pounded so hard that I was afraid he could hear it.Then his hand lifted.My body went still.His fingers reached toward my face, and before I could move away, he brushed a loose

YULIAThe week had gone by much faster than I expected. Somehow, I'd settled back into a routine more easily than I thought I would. I smiled to myself as I moved around my apartment, cleaning up the small mess I'd made during the week. Music played softly through my speakers, filling the rooms with a warmth that made the morning feel lighter.“Love me like you do, love me like you do. . .”I hummed along with Ellie Goulding's song, occasionally singing the lyrics under my breath as I wiped down the kitchen counter.I laughed quietly at myself, realizing how much I missed moments like this.When the song ended, I turned off the music and looked around the apartment.Clean enough.“Finally!” I placed the cloth aside and headed to the bathroom.Judging by how much Dad insisted I come over for brunch today, I knew it wasn't just a simple meal. I showered, washed my hair, and stood in front of the mirror afterward with a towel wrapped around my body and another around my hair.I studie