Chapter 46

Chapter 46

The next day at work, Sarah assigned two cases to Tessa.

She personally handed over the case files. "The first case is an appeal. The client's previous lawyer left the firm, so it's now yours. The deadline is coming up fast. You should draft the appeal statement, organize the materials, and submit everything to court today," Sarah said briskly.

or

"The other involves a workplace injury. You'll need to take the client for a workplace injury assessment and a work capacity evaluation. Try to arrange it for today o tomorrow. Tomorrow's already Friday so try not to push it to next week," she continued.

Tessa nodded quickly as she accepted the files. "Got it. No problem."

She had already been assigned cases on her second day. Shelton really lived up to its reputation as the top law firm in Rivertown.

Being busy didn't faze Tessa. More cases meant more experience and commissions.

she reviewed the evidence and spoke briefly with

for the next day. Her priority today was to

night by the time she wrapped up

colleagues had left long ago. Tessa was the only one left in the

had been so absorbed in her work that she hadn't even had dinner. She soon tidied

she had started to walk

home

finished work and am

"Have you eaten?"

I didn't have time, so I'll order something when I get

your delivery is already on its way," he said in an

food for me?" she asked

guy named Stephen is on

but laugh. "You're delivering food to

voice warm and gentle. "1'll be at your apartment in about

at the time. She would reach the entrance in about 10

help but notice how different this playful version of him was. His calling himself a delivery guy felt so out of character

teased, "Do you have a surveillance camera on me? Mr. Jacobson, you know that's an invasion of privacy, right?" "Then, will Ms. Yates arrest me?" he countered smoothly. His voice dropped to a

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