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A man shouldn't be pampered. They'd only learn to cherish things once they were sated every once in a while.

Early the next morning, I specifically instructed Wendy to tell Nicholas that I prepared breakfast for him and Claudia. Then, I took my bag and left.

I had no idea what kind of consensus Nicholas and Pete reached. After all, the only reason Jay Caldwell & Co. could reopen was that now it belonged to the Hawk Corporation.

But I couldn't care less. As long as I could work at the firm with Yasmine and Silas unaffected by the change, I'd be fine with it.

The three of us huddled in Silas's office, and Yasmine held my hand tightly. Concern filled her eyes. "Ari, are you okay? You should rest a bit longer."

"I'm fine actually," I said, blinking my dry eyes.

III recalled the past few weeks I spent alone abroad. All my tears had already dried up. back then.

"The doctor said my mom passed away without much suffering," I said calmly before shifting the topic.

"I'm sorry f

"I'm sorry for what happened before. I've always wanted to apologize, but I haven't

had the chance to." Looking solemn, I got up and started to explain.

Startled, both Yasmine and Silas sprang to their feet. "Don't, Ari. We should thank you instead. Otherwise, the law firm would've...."

"Is it really okay? What kind of deal did you make with Nicholas again?"

A sharp ache bloomed in my chest. My breathing suddenly became labored.

yearned to lean into her embrace if it weren't for

only one with the key to that diary. She had witnessed the emotional turmoil

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throughout my

was with Nicholas merely out of tolerance, I couldn't tell

say something

hide it from me. You're

of a lawyer Indeed. Though Silas was my senior, we hadn't interacted enough to be so close

know me well," I replied

his words of concern ceased once I countered him with this response. Looking uneasy, he adjusted

"Sorry," he muttered.

said

me outline the direction for my future work. "Are you still interested in

lately, I felt like non-litigation cases weren't enough

capable as I could. I also wanted fame. The last thing I wanted was to

woman has already filed a lawsuit. I think you'd be interested

was worried that you might want to join my team. I wouldn't be able to resign

surprised in the office.

be around for nearly one month for the handover. I'll continue to

further. It was obvious, in fact. As Pete's close friend, he couldn't

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