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.

her arm, moving with

is that? She's

she a client, or

a

like she owns the place. Definitely not just an

that

the whispers and let a small

desk and smiled warmly. “Hi, I didn't

at reception, so I just came in. Could you tell

little flustered. A woman this stunning was

show you," Joy

you." Carolyn's smile got even brighter, and Joy just

reached Allison's office, Joy smiled.

"Thanks."

get back to

knocked on

called out,

Carolyn stepped inside. "Allison."

up, surprised for a moment, but quickly recovered. "Ms. Witt,

behind the coffee table. Allison

tea, carefully rinsing two delicate porcelain cups before placing one in front

you here, Ms. Witt?" Allison

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