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

Ms. Jones was your wife. Don't worry, she'll be fine. The drug we used will eventually be removed by her body, and it won't cause any

isn't she awake yet?" Nicholas

man sounded desperate. How could one

responsible for our case. We only heard from the other party that

the situation. Glancing around, I realized that I was still in the hotel.

Hawk Corporation, we're still quite influential here. The deputy mayor

smile crossed Nicholas's face. "Are you implying that the deputy

choked on his words. "Mr. Hawk, we can't

claims."

man preparing to kneel on the floor. Vaguely remembering him watching me as I was being drugged, I felt a surge of fear. Seated on

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

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

I seemed to have forgotten the notion that I had always kept in mind during college and actually dared to barge into their

alone."

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

at me. He turned around and began making

calls for nearly 20

of displeasure shot through me. "Saving me once doesn't

on