ERICACHAPTER EIGHT ERICA"Well, I did not accept to handle all his cases, Joe. I agreed to handle just one," I said, my voice tightening as I gripped the phone receiver against my ear."One case or ten cases, Erica, it doesn't matter!" Joe snapped, his breath raspy with genuine frustration. "He is a mafia lord! A dangerous one, and you cannot deal with it! You're playing with fire, Erica!"Before I could even open my mouth to explain or defend myself, the line went completely dead. Joe had hung up on his end, leaving behind a sharp, hollow dial tone.I slowly set the receiver back onto its cradle, a bitter, self-deprecating laugh bubbling up in my throat. I had lied to Joe to save face, but the harsh truth was far worse. News flash: I hadn't just taken one simple case. By signing those retainer documents and publishing that public announcement, I had effectively become Lord Andrew's personal attorney, his primary corporate attorney, and his chief legal shield for anything you could t
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