4 “I Must Decline, Mr. Stone.”

“I am telling you she is coming in today,” a man in a black striped suit whispers urgently as he briskly passes the reception desk at Johnson and Associates Law Firm.

“There is no way. She hasn’t been in for over three years. Why today?” the woman seated at the reception desk whispers.

Another woman, with an air of curiosity, approaches the desk and leans in, her voice hushed. “I heard she had a major something happen, which is why she is returning.”

“Well, I heard that major something is that she lost a lot of money in some sort of deal,” the man murmurs back, sharing the gossip.

At that precise moment, the sleek chrome doors of the elevator swish open, revealing Sophia Johnson stepping out with an air of confidence. Her face remains impassive and composed as she looks discerning at the employees gathered around the reception desk.

“Yes, I’m back,” she remarks, her words seeping with authority. The employees quickly disperse, sensing the power that emanates from her presence. Sophia strides purposefully towards the desk, her footsteps echoing through the room.

Sophia gives the receptionist a warm smile, her expression suggesting that the past three years had faded away like a distant memory. “I’m heading to my office,” she states, confident and resolute.

In her office, Sophia takes a moment to inhale deeply, allowing the familiarity of her surroundings to wash over her. Everything appears exactly as she left it. Settling into her plush leather chair, she powers up her computer, ready to restart her life.

assistant, announces as he opens the door, his voice filled with genuine joy but also with a hint

on the exquisite West Elm sofa, a cherished heirloom from her grandfather,

I miss?” Sophia chuckles, positioning herself beside Trevor. She is genuinely pleased to see him still working at her law firm. Sophia always appreciated Trevor’s source of

more serious. “We’ve been presented with a challenging case

solve,” Sophia

is facing an impending change of ownership. The company’s chairman, who needs to testify

her. She takes a deep breath, her mind racing with possibilities, and gazes at Trevor. “How

shows

about the client’s share transfer contract? If we can obtain it, we can compare the

once before a familiar voice emanates

it,” Sophia responds. “Have you reviewed the briefing on the illegal share transfer that Trevor

voice filled with uncertainty. “Honestly, Sophia, I’m at a loss on how to proceed. If anyone can get a handle on

what about the client’s share transfer contract? I’d like to take a look at it. We can examine the handwriting and see

a brilliant idea,

retrieve it. The fact of

indeed a problem. We cannot allow

We need to act swiftly; time is running

capturing Trevor and Sophia’s attention. Both of them swiftly turn their heads to behold a tall and

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