"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.

a suspicious look. "What's going on with

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

I liked her right away. But she was still in

raised her eyebrows, surprised.

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

unconvinced. "I didn't see any hint of that

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

you

idea," Eason admitted.

even know if she was single, and honestly, last time we met, I realized she didn't remember me at all. Just coming out and confessing would feel a little too much. wanted to get to know her again,

Allison looked down, thoughtful.

then asked, "Is

his eyes. "This might

can I

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