Chapter 314
After the
ended, Charlotte returned to her office to organize some cate
Not long after, there was a knock on
A samond Later, it opened and soon appeared in the doorway
“Miss Riley, do you have a monofor?
Boom stepped inside
one’s turning into a real tough case, and I
“Are you here to talk about the IT Corporation case Charlotte asked. “I was just about to find you. That one’s tur
anted to hear your thoughts.”
IY Corporation wen bionech company. The CEO had once been close friends with Desmond. As soon as her firm opened, HY Corporation entrusted them with several legal matter.
was particularly.
implicated. The legal relationships were tangled, and the evidence was incomplete. Taking it to court would be a
| serious persibile.
But Scott shook his head. “I’m not here about the IT Corporation case,
Charlotte looked up, a trace of confusion in her eyes. “Then what is it?”
is something on your mind Barely
“I did,” Stort said with a soft smile. “You’ve seed out of it lately. Honestly, it’s like you’ve got something’s bothering me written all over your face.” Charlotte pressed her lips together. “Is it really that obvion?
“Very”
the sighed and lowered her gaze. “There’s been some stuff going on at home.”
Scont’s expression turned serious. “Can I ask what happened?“.
Charlone thought for a moment, then said, “It’s my sister. Something happened, and her mental state is…not great. I’ve been really worried about her.” “I know one of the top psychologists in the com
rcountry,” Scott offered gently “Maybe they can help.”
“It’s okay for now.” Charlotte shook her head. “We’ve already hired someone to do in–home therapy. We’re going to give it some time and see how it goes. But if it doesn’t help, I’ll definitely much out. Thanks, Mr. Lucas,”
Scott’s eyes softened. “You don’t have to thank me,
“I’m one of the partners here, remember? Technically that makes me one of the bosses too.” Scott chuckled and joked, “If you’re not in the right headspace and it ends og hurting the case, we might lose and not recover our legal fees. I’d be the one taking the hit.”
Charlotte knew he was joking and smiled. “Don’t worry, Boss. I might be stressed, but my work doesn’t suffer. I’ve still got it.”
She picked up a court decision and waved it at him. “See? Just got another win. The court approved all of cor claims. The remaining $150,000 in legal fees
Scott’s eyes curved with a stalle. “That’s our Miss Riley.”
Charlotte’s mood lifted a bit too. Teasing, she said, “Stick with me and you won’t be starving anytime soon.”
harkled, Fils tone warm. “Ded.”
Soon, the workday came to an end. The other employees trickled out of the
After organizing her case files, Charlotte turned off the lights in her office, closed the door, and headed for the exit.
*Miss Riley,” Scott called out.
He walked over, a slight smile in his eyes behind his gold ritmed glasses. “Weren’t we going to discuss the HY Corporation case? There’s a new bistro nearby. A friend told me it’s pretty good. Want to talk it over there?”
Charlotte hesitated for a second, then nodded. “Sure.”
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Even though it was after hours, she didn’t mind discussing work with Scott. After all, this wasn’t just a job. This was her own
The HY Corporation case was her client, and she appreciated that Scott was willing to give up his personal time to help her analyze it.
Smiling, Charlotte said, “This one’s on me, Scott. Call it a thank–you for your help.”
Scott didn’t argue. “Sounds good.
Charlotte pressed the elevator button. Scott stood quietly beside her, waiting
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