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Chapter 193 Another Refusal

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“More or less,” Jean admitted plainly. “But it’s not for me… I was looking for you to help with a friend’s case.”

Moon gave a knowing nod, something unreadable flickering in her eyes. “Well, aren’t you bold… Out of all the lawyers out there, you had to come looking for me

She lifted her chin slightly, just a touch of pride in her posture. “You really think you can afford me?”

Jean made a face.

Even if I can’t, my brother can…

What she hadn’t expected, though, was for Easton to get turned down by Jolene.

Still, since she’d been rejected once, she hadn’t planned on pushing it further.

And yet, through one strange twist of fate after another, here they were

face to face.

Talk about finding what you’re looking for when you least expect it…

And just as she’d suspected, Jolene’s background was anything but ordinary tangled deep in the workings of a secret organization.

That had been her biggest concern back then too many unknowns. That’s why she never pursued it.

Jolene was a high–ranking member of Abyssal Choir,

at ease.

the very least… she’s

eyes toward the girl in front of her and asked, half–testing the waters, “Back then, I couldn’t even get

She smiled slowly, deliberately.

“I have to ask

to defend my friend? I

briefly, her gaze growing heavier. She

know… I’m not hurting for

her mouth to speak

Moon cut

now. But once we step out that door, we’re strangers.

a clean, cold rejection. No hesitation,

together. She didn’t

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are you two

familiar voice called out- Ludwig had come

to Jean’s side, casually but clearly

“Relax. I’m not going

her, expression blank. “I wouldn’t be

M

to Jean, gave her shoulder a light pat, and said under

quickly at Moon, then looked away just as fast and

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