Marissa called out to Stephen, "Stevie, what a coincidence! Are you here to see

Tessa to discuss one of your company's litigation cases, too?"

Marissa and Tessa were on friendly terms now.

After Tessa saved her, Marissa was deeply grateful to her. As they spent more

time together, she was eventually impressed by Tessa's character and personality.

They bonded so well that at one point, she wondered, "Just where have you been

all my life, Tessa?"

Still, even though she was now friends with Tessa, that didn't mean that her

feelings for Stephen had changed.

So, Marissa was still somewhat upset when she saw him seek Tessa out at the

law firm.

Stephen paused in his tracks and looked over. "I'm not here for business. I came

because I wanted to see her."

It was more than obvious just what he was implying.

The smile on Marissa's face stiffened.

However, she quickly composed herself and said, "I'm here to see her as well.

Why don't we head up together?"

her office and

go over some work-related

going into detail when she caught

blinked at the sight and

Marissa

immediately breathed life

around them.

indirectly giving birth to all sorts

like that. After all, they were both

staff in her office

Marissa.

just now, so

smile as

couldn't help but notice that Marissa was explaining

that

looked away

"I didn't come with

lot."

though she didn't care at all,

said that earlier."

her discussion with

you in your office, then," Marissa

Tessa nodded. "Alright."

promptly headed

then chimed in, "I'll sit in the lounge and

to do so to

smart of him. A flash

man. Regardless, she only gave

hum of acknowledgement.

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