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While Jean was still lost in thought, Jolene had already made her way to her side without her noticing.

The woman gave Jean’s shoulder a pat, a soft smile curling at the corners of her lips.

“Come on. Let’s head to my law firm for a bit.”

Then she turned to Sofia and Mindy nearby.

“You’re her friends, right? Come with us!”

Just like that, the group followed Jolene to a law office not far from the street where they’d been.

Compared to the other law firms in the area, this one stood out with its luxurious design. It looked more high–end and spacious in every way.

As soon as Jolene stepped through the door, the employees inside all froze in place. Then, one by one, their eyes widened in shock.

Like they’d seen a ghost.

Their long–absent boss had suddenly appeared before them, catching everyone completely off guard.

“Jolene…” One of the employees stood up from his seat, fidgeting nervously as he tried to approach her.

Jolene waved a hand.

said with a faint smile. “I’m just here with some friends for a quick

Jean and the others to

with enormous floor–to–ceiling windows. Sunlight poured in through the glass, flooding the space with warmth and light. Through the windows, the skyline stretched far into the distance, full

the sofa, and Jolene personally poured her a glass

were seated across from her, each holding a steaming cup

everything inside was spotless and meticulously

“Ms. Jolene.”

longer once Jolene had finished her

voice trembled with emotion as she

mishear

out of a fairy tale.

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Thank You So

woman in front of her,

for one reason only–because

Jean asked her to defend, she would

a small nod, her tone

I’ve already

jumped to her feet,

“Thank you…”

Her voice cracked with emotion as the tears

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