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?"

had just left her office and was walking over

some work-related matters

she caught sight

blinked at

and Marissa

breathed life into whispered

around them.

all sorts of rumors by walking into the

all, they were both attractive individuals. So, it was

in her office couldn't help but gossip

Marissa.

into Stevie downstairs just now, so we came up together,"

smile as

was explaining herself. It was as

worried that Tessa might

looked away

again, "I didn't come with her. We

lot."

she didn't care

said that earlier."

her discussion

in

Tessa nodded. "Alright."

promptly headed for Tessa's

in, "I'll sit in the lounge and

so to avoid being

flash of mirth appeared in

been a detail-oriented man.

hum of acknowledgement.

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