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    The intiff’s side was shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere.


    Tess and her group seemed much more rxed.


    They packed up the files and were about to leave when they were stopped.


    “Tess.”


    Tess’s steps halted, and her body stiffened slightly.


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    She turned around. The judge, who had been cold–faced earlier, was standing not far away, her eyes holding someplex emotions.


    “Lyra Bell, long time no see.”


    She forced a smile, pretending to be casual.


    Lyra walked closer, her gaze scanning Tess from head to toe. Seeing that she seemed to be doing well, she breathed a sigh of relief.


    “How did you get involved in this case?”


    Her tone was familiar, drawing extra nces from Steven and Tommy standing beside Tess.


    “A friend.”


    Tess smiled warmly.


    Lyra nodded. She raised her hand hesitantly for a moment, then ced it on her shoulder. “When are youing back?”


    The sudden question made Tess’s body freeze.


    She looked up, meeting Lyra’s concerned eyes, feeling an indescribable mix in her heart.


    She and Lyra had known each other for years–one would go on to be a renownedwyer in Aetheris, the other, the highest–ranking judge in Aetheris court.


    Lyra was the one who had seen her moments of glory the most. Their rtionship was not close, but they had always maintained a deep mutual understanding.


    “Soon.”


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    The pursed her lips, her gaze firm.


    “Creol. F’ll be waiting for yen


    When they walked out of that solemn courthouse, Tess’s chest was still surging with waves of erotion, even making her fair cheeks flush red with excitement


    Just as she reached the bottom of the long steps, a surprised voice suddenly rang in her ears, sharp and piercing, cutting through Tess’s thoughts.


    Finn!”


    Nadine’s eyes lit up, and she practically flew towards him.


    Finn was leaning against a limited–edition Maybach car, looking over at the sound.


    But the gaze that should havended on Nadine suddenly shifted, falling on Tess not far <i>away</i>.


    He obviously had not expected Tess’s appearance. A sh of surprise passed through his eyes, but then he noticed Steven beside her, and his expression turned cold again.


    Nadine also keenly noticed Tess’s presence. The smile on her lips deepened, and she walked up with shyness written all over her face.


    “Finn, what are you doing here?” Finn looked down at Nadine, his eyes slightly narrowing, and he also smiled gently and indulgently. “You’re in court. Of course I had toe.”


    The affection in his tone made Nadine’s cheeks burn.


    The intimate actions between the two made Steven frown, his already serious face bing even colder.


    He discreetly nced at Tess’s expression from the corner of his eye. Seeing her face unchanged, he rxed a bit.


    Tess didn’t ignore his concerned look and gave him a reassuring nce.


    She hadpletely ignored the lovey–dovey pair–but the moment she took a step, Nadine’s words, mentioning her, stopped her in her tracks.


    “Finn, I didn’t expect Tess to be the opposing counsel this time!”


    Her tone was full of surprise.


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    Finn looked over with interest, slowly focusing on Tess. “Oh?


    You were the defense attorney?”


    Finn’s eyes were deep. his thickshes casting a shadow, making it hard to see the emotions in


    them.


    Tess acted as if she hadn’t heard, signaling Steven to leave together.


    With Tess’s attitude clear, Steven naturally wouldn’t do anything extra. He went ahead and opened the car door for Tess.


    Tommy’s expression changed. He lowered his head a bit, then followed and got into the car.


    “Tess!”


    The man finally couldn’t hold back, his voice still low but carrying rising anger.


    Tess paused mid–movement as she bent to enter, then coolly flicked an emotionless nce their way.


    Finn’s cold eyes narrowed. He strode forward and gripped her slender wrist.


    He had clearly held it many times before, but touching her thin wrist again still made his hear tremble involuntarily.


    Finn hid the fluctuating emotions, his eyes extremely dark. “Do you really not want to see me that much?”


    “Mr. Lock, not everyone has so much free time to talk about love or even be forced to watch you two being all lovey–dovey.”


    Tess curled her lips in a cold smile, her gaze lightly sweeping over Finn and Nadine, her eyes carrying sarcasm without a trace of warmth.


    “Tess, don’t get the wrong idea about me and Finn.”


    “You wish I would


    get


    the wrong


    idea.”


    Tess raised her hand to interrupt.


    “Tess, I booked a dinner to celebrate tonight.”


    Steven’s serious voice came from the half–open car window, carrying a gently urging tone.


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    Tess raised an eyebrow and lightly agreed, her gaze falling on Finn’s hand to signal him to let


    Nadine’s pale face from being cut off earlier had not faded, but her eyes widened. “I remember your attorney license was revoked a long time ago. Why are you still…


    She quickly covered her mouth.


    Tess’s hand paused, and Finn also frowned. “Your attorney license was revoked a year ago. I specifically sent people to make sure of it. Just for a bit of favor with him, you’re even willing to break thew by handling a case without a license?”


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    <strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.