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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.

need to mind me. Just go on with your work,” she said with a faint smile. “I’m just here with

that, she led Jean and the others to her office on the

space with warmth and light. Through the windows, the skyline stretched far

the sofa, and Jolene

her, each holding a steaming cup

set foot in this office for quite some time, everything inside was

“Ms. Jolene.”

back any longer once Jolene had finished

voice trembled with emotion as

didn’t mishear just now…

It all felt too unreal–like something out of a fairy tale. But this was

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Thank

actually know much about the woman in front

had come today for

Jean asked her to defend, she would

gave a small nod, her

I’ve

her feet, eyes immediately

“Thank you…”

was overwhelmed. Her voice cracked with emotion as

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