While they ate dinner inside, Brooklyn waited in the car, completely in the dark about what was going on.

She was curious, sure, but she kept it to herself. After all, it was her boss's personal business-definitely not her place to ask questions.

In the elevator, Allison leaned in close to her little sister. "Lizzy, don't tell Mom or Dad about dinner with Joshua tonight, okay?"

Lizzy nodded. "Okay, sis."

"Good girl."

Back in her room, Allison checked her phone for messages.

Watson: [Home yet?]

Allison: [Just got back.]

Watson: [Get some rest. Good night.]

Allison: [Night.]

***

The next day, Allison's law firm got a surprise visitor.

suit, an Hermès bag dangling from her arm, moving with so much confidence

is that?

she a client, or maybe

way, she's gotta be a client. She's got

owns the place. Definitely not

body, that

and let a small smile play at

at a young woman's desk and smiled warmly.

reception, so I just came in. Could you tell me where Allison's

flustered. A woman this stunning was

you," Joy said, jumping

even brighter, and Joy

they reached Allison's office, Joy smiled. "Here you

"Thanks."

I'll get

on the

called

Carolyn stepped inside. "Allison."

looked up, surprised for a moment, but

seat on the sofa behind the coffee table. Allison got up from her

tea, carefully rinsing two delicate porcelain cups before placing one in front of Carolyn and pouring her some tea

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