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.

to jump the gun, I was at a loss. “Aren’t you going to explain

own law firm better than working for someone else’s? Going forward, you will be the one calling the shots. At the same time, you will enjoy the same level of

place. “Did you

Stovall family doesn’t need to share our territory, do we?”

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

in legal fees on

wryly. “Do they even need

arms. He walked ahead and urged

had the best lighting as it allowed

by a mixture of emotions. Perhaps, when I was no longer around, this law firm would

 A man in a suit and

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