The elevator doors opened, and an exquisitely designed reception greeted us. On the wall, there seemed to be a sign covered by a striking piece of red cloth.

The moment John stepped out, the receptionist greeted him with a smile, “Mr. Stovall.”

“Mmm-hmm.” John nodded as he shot me and Emma a glance. The receptionist approached us and ushered us to where the red cloth was. “This way please.”

Standing in front of it, the receptionist handed me one end of it. “Ms. Stovall, if you may.”

“Pull it open,” John urged.

As I fumbled to pull the cloth away, I saw the words written on the sign: Scarlett Stovall Attorney At Law.

“Are you surprised? The logo has been designed by one of the most famous designers in the country. Doesn’t it give you the vibe of a modern independent woman?” John boasted. I wasn’t sure about the vibe, but I knew better than anyone what the name “Scarlett Stovall” symbolized.

gun, I was

“Isn’t it obvious? I know you’re feeling bored at home. So, isn’t having your own law firm better than working for someone else’s? Going forward, you will be the one calling the shots.

and scrutinized the place.

to share our territory, do we?” John

this building would costs at least a hundred thousand a month in rent. From the way John spoke, the rent would definitely be above a million every month. There’s no way I, as a trainee lawyer,

troubled, my frown didn’t escape

alone spend hundreds of millions in legal fees on external lawyers. Instead of benefitting someone else, wouldn’t it be

wryly. “Do they even

have?” John shrugged while spreading his arms. He walked ahead and urged me forward. “Come and take a look at

was minimalistic yet grand. The largest room had the best lighting as it

over the suede-wrapped chair, I was overwhelmed by a mixture of emotions. Perhaps, when

Knock! A man in a suit and leather

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