"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.

gave him a suspicious look. "What's going on with

met her when I was in college," Eason admitted. As he spoke about Olivia, his expression softened and his

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

her eyebrows, surprised. "Love

was way too young, so

"I didn't see any hint of that when

laughed quietly. "It's been years since I last saw her. I might've

Olivia know you like her?"

no idea," Eason admitted.

Just coming out and confessing

Allison looked down, thoughtful.

hesitated, then asked, "Is

met his eyes. "This

to look out for her. Ellory, can I ask-how many serious relationships have you had? And... how

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