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There was more than one brilliant lawyer in the world,
But of course, the real reason was
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Jean had a strange feeling about Jolene.
This woman hadn’t shown up in the public eye for a long time.
The news interview Jean had seen on the law firm’s big screen was actually from a year ago.
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For a famous top–tier lawyer, it made no sense Instead of actively taking cases to earn money, she had disappeared off the grid.
It was… suspicious.
Jean had no idea how Easton managed to get in touch with someone so elusive. But she was sure Easton must’ve revealed who he was-
Yet even with that, Jolene still refused.
She clearly wasn’t afraid of offending Easton.
This woman was full of mystery.
If Jean insisted on hiring her, she might just be asking for trouble…
And Jean wasn’t interested in getting too involved with someone so unpredictable. It made he
Better to find someone more normal.
Unfortunately, this also meant she wouldn’t be able to fulfill her wager with Mr. Lwain. A bit of a shame.
Jean shook her head.
And just like that, the whole matter was put on hold.
Asher was still at the police station, while rumors and false accusations continued to flood the internet.
But all he could do now was hold on a bit longer.
The only way forward was to wait for the court hearing to let the truth come out under the light of law. Only then could they shatter every false charge against him.
Still, Jean had enough of her own problems.
Out of nowhere, she’d been accused of cheating…
But she couldn’t dwell on that now – there was something else she needed to handle first.
This weekend was the scheduled meeting for Abyssal Choir.
It was a critical event
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a rare chance for her to get closer to the organization’s secrets, but also one that
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Jean stopped thinking about it and instead sorted through all the recent chaos in her head. Once she was clear on everything, she slowly opened her bedroom door and walked downstairs.
She was just planning to grab a bite to eat from the kitchen.
But she hadn’t gone far before she spotted someone at the other end of the hallway – Dominic, coming out of the study.
His leg still hadn’t fully healed, so he was using a cane to walk.
He looked thinner than before.
Tall as ever, but now with a more defined, lean frame.
He wore a white dress shirt, and his dark hair fell neatly over his forehead. His slender, elegant fingers held a book.
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In that moment, Dominic didn’t seem like the cold, ruthless CEO he was known to be but more like a handsome, refined young man.
Maybe he heard her coming, because he suddenly paused and turned toward Jean.
His gaze, deep and clear, locked onto hers.
And then his sharp features softened. “Jean.”
He called her name gently.
Jean smiled lightly and walked over quickly. “Dominic, how’s your leg?”
“Recovering well. Not fully healed yet,” Dominic replied calmly.
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Jean pressed her lips together, not saying anything but internally, she grumbled. Wow, Dominic, that was the most non–answer answer ever.
Dominic caught that – and couldn’t help the small smile that tugged at the corner of his mouth.
“But seriously, I’m just glad your leg didn’t end up permanently injured.” Jean lowered her eyes, glancing instinctively at his leg, her voice laced with genuine relief.
Dominic was suddenly reminded of that moment in the forests of Northara – when Jean had treated his injury herself…
If it hadn’t been for her, his leg probably would’ve been beyond saving
“Yeah,” Dominic nodded, a rare softness filling his deep eyes, one he didn’t even realize was there. “It’s all thanks to you, Jean.”
And he meant every word of it.
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