Chapter 213 The New Client

The memory of Kaia in that playful bunny outfit still lingered in Lucien’s mind, sparking all sorts of wild ideas that kept him distracted day and night.

When Alyssa noticed Kaia’s flushed cheeks as she selected a

crisp white blouse and sleek black mini–skirt, everything fell into place.

Kaia didn’t even bother trying them on. She just grabbed the smallest size and headed straight for the checkout.

Alyssa let out a mischievous giggle. “Oh, Kaia, one outfit? That’s not gonna survive the night…”

“Shush!” Kaia hissed, clapping a hand over Alyssa’s mouth, her face burning.

Seeing Kaia’s cheeks practically glowing, Alyssa relented, dropping the teasing with a grin.

They wandered through a few more stores, but Alyssa still hadn’t found a wedding dress that stole her heart.

Kaia gave her a reassuring pat. “No rush. You’ve got time before

the big day. Why not go custom at a studio?”

Off–the–rack dresses were rarely perfect. Alyssa nodded, conceding. “Yeah, you’re right.”

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Back at Vanguard Law Firm, an unexpected visitor arrived, requesting to meet Jude.

a polite smile. “Mr. Vane, you’re saying you want me and my team

Halston. Any issues?” Malcolm replied, his

head. “None at all. We’d be

such a golden opportunity to land in his

added, curiosity creeping in. “Though I would’ve thought a company like

to push the business away, but he couldn’t help wondering

full confidence in your team’s expertise. For certain

The

didn’t press further, diving

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spread quickly. Alex, the firm’s managing partner, rushed

welcome to Vanguard Law Firm,” Alex said. “You’re in good hands with Mr. Halston–he’s our top attorney, and his team

faint, polite smile, his

no doubt about your team’s capabilities,” he said. “How about I treat Mr. Halston’s team to dinner tonight? Mr. Miller, you’re welcome to

twitched, a spark

Malcolm had probably come through

he kept emphasizing “the team.” This was about

non–equity partner at year’s end,

Vane,” Jude said eagerly. “I’ll call the team

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hurry. Let them focus on their work

that Jude was on

big usually came once a

Jude had landed two major clients this

performance was already outpacing

attorney.

neck and neck, but Jude was

the last name

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