The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 73

Timothy: I didn’t mean to scare you off…

I glanced at the texts briefly before dismissing them, my cheeks tinged with a subtle shade of

pink. Despite the warmth of my face, I focused my attention back on my work, determined to bury the awkwardness of our encounter. As I typed, the emails began to pour in.

Clients were reaching out left and right, impressed by the courtroom finesse and legal expertise I had displayed. It was a boost to my confidence, a reassurance that my hard work was not going unnoticed.

With a quick swipe, I opened the first email, my heart skipping a beat as I read the words of praise from a potential client who had witnessed my legal prowess during the trial. The satisfaction was undeniable, especially with how I’d gotten nothing but crickets before.

As I continued to read through the emails, each one more encouraging than the last, a sense of fulfillment washed over me. It was moments like these that fueled my passion for the law, a reminder of the impact I could make in the lives of others.

Lost in my thoughts, I barely registered the sound of approaching footsteps. The scent of expensive cologne preceded him, and I looked up to find Jasper strolling into the office, his posture exuding an air of arrogance. My heart sank, a mixture of annoyance and frustration bubbling to the surface.

Jasper had been a thorn in my side ever since he had lost the case against Timothy, and his bitter demeanor was a constant reminder of his unwillingness to accept defeat.

“Evie,” he sneered, his tone dripping with disdain. “Busy basking in your newfound glory, I see.

I resisted the urge to roll my eyes, my fingers pausing over the keyboard. “I’m just going through some emails, Jasper.”

He leaned against the edge of my desk with a condescending smile. “Impressive, really. I guess Timothy Hayes was the golden ticket you’ve been waiting for.”

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I clenched my jaw, his words like a relentless onslaught. “I didn’t ask for your opinion, Jasper.” His laughter was grating, the sound echoing through the office like a discordant note. “Oh, but you see, Evie, I can’t help but offer it. After all, we wouldn’t want you getting too ahead of yourself.”

to stay composed. “If you had

dangerous glint, and I knew

what you think? That I don’t work hard? It’s adorable how naive you

facts to suit your narrative, Jasper.

whisper. “And I suppose your precious ‘boyfriend‘

hast

a bitter echo of his resentment. “Right, of course not. You’re

point. “I’m not here to play your petty games, Jasper. I have

hard worker.” I nodded curtly, keeping my focus on the screen. “Yes, Jasper.

top of things.”

“Of course, of course. You always

and I couldn’t hold back any longer. “What

a low whisper.

operate.”

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felt a surge of anger, the sting of his accusation cutting deep. “That’s a baseless. claim to make, Jasper. You

infuriating. “Have you? Or have you just been cozying up to

venom. “You have no idea what it takes to succeed, Jasper. I’ve suffered my share of sleepless nights to get where I am. And if you think for a second that

by my outburst. “Is that

the times I helped you out in college?

out of their

you

me that recommended to this place just so you could get your foot

face was red now, and he had his fists digging into my desk. His gaaze drifted to my computer and I could see the

a mirthless sound that grated on my nerves. “Oh, Evie. Always so

my chair, my anger turning into resolve. “I don’t need to justify myself to you, Jasper. My work speaks

use your charms to

blood boiled, his words a twisted distortion of the

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