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 done your work properly,

dangerous glint, and I knew I

That I don’t work hard? It’s

wearing thin. “You manipulated the facts to suit your narrative, Jasper. I’ve

venomous whisper. “And I suppose your precious ‘boyfriend‘ came swooping in to save the day, didn’t he? How

anger through me. “Timothy hast nothing

of his resentment. “Right, of course not. You’re just his knight in shining armor, aren’t you?”

rose from my chair, my patience finally at its breaking point. “I’m not

dripping with condescension. “Because you’re such a hard worker.” I nodded curtly, keeping my focus on the screen. “Yes, Jasper. I actually

top of things.”

“Of course, of course. You always were the

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

low whisper. “Come

operate.”

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cutting deep. “That’s a baseless. claim to make,

Or have you just been

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

unfazed by my outburst. “Is

all the times I helped you out

made Jasper pause. His eyes widened as they flickered around the room. Several of our co–workers had poked their heads out of their cubicles to take in the scene from afar. “That’s…” Jasper covered his mouth with his fist and

you

what about here at the firm? If I do recall, it was me that recommended to this place just so you could get your foot through the

computer and I could see the gears turning in his head. I closed

mirthless sound that grated

my anger turning into resolve. “I don’t need to justify myself to you, Jasper. My work speaks for itself, and I won’t let your bitterness. tarnish

to use your charms to get what you want, which is probably why you were trying to cozy up to

twisted distortion of the truth. “You’re delusional

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