Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0294

fa expected. Douglas accepted the jobias my assistant without even discursing the salary. He emptied his luggage and filled his suit

dally necessities and light clothing

The next day, we flew to Idlewild. The party representative was a highly influential company, and they promptly arranged for us to have a meal with them once we landed.

was slightly nervous about discussing matters over dinner since drinking was inevitable Fortunately, Douglas was with me. I thought we could rest at the hotel after the meal, yet we were immediately rushed to the next occasion

Nevertheless, Douglas seemed unfazed "Back when i was with Ms. Thompson, this was routine Commercial cases and ordinary litigation are different in the entire team, you might be the only one who's eager to proceed with the case."

I nodded and understood what he meant if I wanted to become influential in the industry, such things were inevitable So, I had no choice but to endure and participate.

By the time everything was over, Douglas and I were staggering back. I had intended to review the key points of the case mentioned tonight, but ! too exhausted to do so

We were sent back to our respective roams. Just as I closed my door and was about to change my clothes, someone knocked on my door

Assuming that it was Douglas who might have something to discuss with me. I hurried over to open the door.

But before I could take in what was happening, a white cloth was shoved over my mouth and nose My vision went black in an instant

I was woken by a man apologizing

I didn't know that Ms. Jones was your wife. Don't worry, she'll be fine.

why isn't she

How could one be awake when

the other party that they had hired a celebrity lawyer to put pressure

sense of the situation. Glancing around, I realized that I was

continued outside. "Although our company can't be compared with Hawk Corporation,

you implying that

man almost choked on his words.

claims."

drugged, I felt a surge of fear. Seated on

pockets and got up." Leave. You're in no place to negotiate

what had happened. I had always known that a lawyer was

I had always kept in mind during college and actually dared to barge into their

alone."

me to express my gratitude. Without him, the consequences could

a glance at me. He turned around and began making

had been standing as he made calls

pang of displeasure shot through me. "Saving me once doesn't mean you can

on his forehead