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She told him the truth. There was a pause on the line before Steven finally said, “Or… how about I hire another attorney, and youe along as a junior associate?”
Tess bit her lip. She hesitated but eventually gave a slow nod.
Steven had been there for her more than once. There was no way she could step back when he needed her.
Once she agreed, the call ended.
Steven’s gaze shifted to hisputer. His screen was crammed with headlines about Tess- stories that had flipped from the whole inte mocking her to praising her for a stunningeback. It had been a masterstroke.
But his eyes lingered on one photo–Tess standing by a pool’s edge.
In the water was Nadine thrashing wildly, her face pale with panic. Guests scattered in a frenzy, some shouting, others pointing. Tess stood there, her face unreadable, though her eyes held a faint, empty look.
Something tightened in Steven’s chest.
He had always been a man of reason, yet his first thought was wishing he could rewind time.
If he’d been there, he would’ve pulled Tess out of that scene.
Someone like her deserved to stand tall and brilliant under the sun, not be dragged down by scheming vultures.
Part of the reason he’d called her now was selfish.
Tess came in a hurry. Steven was dressed in white, and he was wearing a pair of gold–rimmed sses that added a sharp, dangerous edge to his otherwise refined look.
“I’ve already contacted an attorney. He’ll be here soon. You two can go over the details when he gets here.”
He raised an eyebrow, pulled a jar of gummy candy from his drawer, and set it on the desk. “Help yourself to this.”
Steven carried an air like a mountain hidden in a secluded area–tall, steady, and quietly proud.
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But around Tess, that chill seemed to fade. He felt almost like the guy next door she might’ve known as a kid.
Tess stared at the jar, caught off guard.
Back in her old office, she had kept that exact brand <i>of </i>candy on her desk. She skipped meals often, and to keep her blood sugar steady during high–pressure moments, she always kept gummies nearby.
She hadn’t had them in a long time. Not since she left the profession.
“You…”
She started to speak but stopped short.
“I saw them on your desk before. I don’t even like candy, so take it.”
He gave a faint smile and shook his head.
Tess finally took the jar.
Two firm knocks hit the door.
“Come in.”
The door opened.
“This way,” a calm female voice said, guiding in a man with a full head of white hair.
His face had only faint lines near his
eyes.
The woman looked at Tess, her gaze flickering before she quickly looked away.
Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted the jar of gummies in Tess’s hands.
She remembered being told to buy that exact brand and never knowing why–until now.
Tess’s face stayed neutral.
She recognized Steven’s assistant.
“You can go,” Steven told her.
She hesitated.
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“And thisdy…
Steven’s eyes turned cold.
The door shut from the outside.
“Mr. Tommy Jynn?”
“That’s me.”
Steven nced at the file in front of him.
The guy was <i>only </i><i>40</i><i>, </i>but <i>his </i><i>hair </i>was <i>already </i><i>white </i><i>as </i><i>snow</i>.
He didn’t voice the question out loud, however. Steven just passed him a folder. “This is everything we can give you. You’ll go through it with her. She’ll be your intern for appearances.”
Tommy nodded, then looked at Tess. The moment he saw her face, his eyes went wide.
“You–you’re Tess?!”
Tess shifted awkwardly.
Her name still carried a shadow in legal circles, so being recognized wasn’t unusual.
“I’m only here as a junior associate. You don’t need to feel pressured.”
“Pressured?” Tommy looked puzzled.
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<strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.