The Hockey Star’s Remorse

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Stepping into Mr. Erickson’s office felt like entering the lion’s den. The dim lighting cast an air of formality over the space, and I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of apprehension as I closed the door behind me. Mr. Erickson, with his imposing presence and air of authority, was seated behind his desk, a small smile tugging at his lips.

“Evie, come in,” he greeted, motioning for me to take a seat across from him. “I wanted to personally congratulate you on your recent victory in court. You handled the case brilliantly, and I always knew you had it in you.”

I mustered a smile, though my skepticism lingered just beneath the surface. Mr. Erickson had hardly been supportive of my endeavors before, often questioning my abilities and making my climb through the firm’s ranks all the more challenging. It was hard to believe his sudden change of heart.

“Thank you, Mr. Erickson,” I replied diplomatically, choosing my words carefully. “I appreciate your recognition.”

His smile widened, and he leaned forward, his fingers lacing together on the desk. “You see, Evie, I’ve been watching your progress closely. Your determination, your drive… it’s commendable.”

I raised an eyebrow, curiosity mingling with my wariness. “Is there a reason you called me in today, sir?”

His gaze held mine, his eyes seeming to bore into me. “I’ve been thinking, Evie. About your potential. About what you could achieve.”

My heart rate quickened, a sense of unease settling in the pit of my stomach. Something about his tone felt off, a touch too intimate for a professional setting.

“I’m glad to hear that, Mr. Erickson,” I replied cautiously. “But if there’s something specific you wanted to discuss…”

He leaned back in his chair, his gaze never leaving mine. “You know, Evie, success. often requires making connections. Aligning oneself with the right people.”

I frowned, my instincts sending warning signals through my mind. “I believe in earning my success through hard work and dedication, sir.”

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sometimes, opportunities present themselves in unexpected ways. A moment of…

expectations that could

“I’ve worked tirelessly to get where I am.

Evie. But you must understand, the legal world can be ruthless. It rewards those who are willing to seize

bubbling to the surface. “I appreciate your perspective, Mr. Erickson, but

leave, his voice followed me, dripping with thinly veiled resentment. “Remember, Evie,

closed the door behind me with a sense of relief, the weight of the encounter heavy on my shoulders. It was a stark reminder of the challenges that

clung to me. The encounter with Mr. Erickson had left the questioning everything, casting doubt on the very foundation of my career aspirations. But I refused to let his insinuations erode the principles

the papers con

myself, to earn my place in a profession dominated by towering

replayed in my mind like a broken record. The media attention, Bruce’s threats, stalker Linda, and now the unsettling encounter with my own boss. It was as if the world around me had some strange

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more people were going to take advantage of me? How many more

couldn’t help but think of Timothy. His presence in my life had been

of his words? Linda’s revelation. had cast a shadow

left me feeling vulnerable and exposed. I had suspected that he wouldn’t let

was

a battle I was determined to face, but the

suffocating.

with the usual flurry of activity, phones ringing, keyboards. clacking, and the distant murmur of conversations. My gaze was fixed on the computer

I feared it was Timothy sending another apologetic text, but I was

I unlocked my

His name’s Mike and he actually came back to ask for my number before suggesting a dinner date. Can you believe

but chuckle softly at Aria’s excitement. It seemed that her healing touch had made quite an

thumbs danced across the screen as I typed out a

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