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.”

deep breath, reminding myself to stay composed. “If you had done your work properly, maybe you would have

a dangerous glint, and I knew I had

you think? That I don’t work hard? It’s adorable how naive you are, Evie,”

wearing thin. “You manipulated the facts to suit your narrative, Jasper. I’ve seen the evidence, and I know what

leaned in, his voice a venomous whisper. “And I suppose your precious ‘boyfriend‘

name sent a jolt of anger through me. “Timothy hast nothing to do with

hollow, a bitter echo of his resentment. “Right, of course not. You’re just his knight in shining armor,

its breaking point. “I’m not

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

top of things.”

the sound grating on my nerves. “Of course, of course. You always

I couldn’t hold back any longer. “What are you implying,

in, his voice a low whisper. “Come on, Evie. We all know

operate.”

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the sting of his accusation cutting deep. “That’s a baseless. claim to make, Jasper. You know very well that I’ve worked hard for everything I’ve

nonchalance infuriating. “Have you? Or have

succeed, Jasper. I’ve suffered my share of sleepless nights to get where I am. And if you think

by my

forget about all the times I helped you out in college? Writing your papers, doing

made Jasper pause. His eyes widened as they flickered around the room. Several of our co–workers had poked their heads out of

you

place just so you could get your foot

my computer and I could see the gears

mirthless sound that grated on my nerves. “Oh,

“I don’t need to justify myself to

eyes.” But we both know the truth, don’t we? You’ve always known how to use your charms to get what you want, which is probably why you were trying to cozy up

his words a twisted distortion of the truth. “You’re delusional

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