"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.

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

Eason admitted. As he spoke

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

eyebrows, surprised. "Love at

call it 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

"I didn't see any

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

know you

idea," Eason admitted.

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

Allison looked down, thoughtful.

hesitated, then asked, "Is there something

his eyes. "This

blunt, but as Olivia's close friend, I have to look out for her. Ellory, can

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