"That actually works out perfectly."

"I heard you've started your own law firm, Ms. Allison. We should connect- maybe become friends," Eason said, a friendly note in his voice. "Last time we met was so rushed that I didn't even get to add you on social media."

It was a reasonable enough request. Allison had no reason to say no. In their world, adding each other as friends was just part of the routine.

"Sure," she agreed.

Once they'd exchanged contacts and Allison put her phone away, Eason suddenly asked, "Ms. Allison, I hope you don't mind me asking, but is your friend Olivia Zhou single?"

Allison blinked, caught off guard by the abrupt change in topic.

Where did that come from? Why the sudden interest in Olivia?

"She's single," Allison replied after a beat.

Eason let out a quiet breath, a small smile forming at the corners of his mouth.

"What's going

college," Eason admitted.

Honestly, I liked her right away. But she was still in high school, so I just

eyebrows, surprised.

that," Eason said with a small shrug. "But I never said anything- she was way too young, so I just let it go. Now that I'm back in the country and

looked at him, unconvinced. "I didn't see any hint of that when we all had dinner

saw her. I might've looked calm, but honestly?

Olivia know you like her?" Allison

idea," Eason

didn't remember me at all. Just coming out and

Allison looked down, thoughtful.

asked, "Is there something

met his eyes. "This

have to look out for her. Ellory, can I ask-how many serious

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