Chapter 47

Rachel spent the entire day in Thalia’s office, begging. She’d tried every approach, but Thalia wouldn’t

withdraw the case.

“Please, Miss Winters,” she was nearly on her knees. “Show mercy. A criminal record would end my legal

career!”

“I’ll do anything be your servant!”

Thalia regarded her coldly. “Not interested.”

“There are plenty of careers out there,” Thalia patted Rachel’s shoulder with mock sympathy. “Best of

luck finding a new one!”

At day’s end, Thalia left with her colleagues. Suddenly, one grabbed her sleeve.

“Look at that gorgeous man!” she whispered excitedly.

Thalia followed their gaze and stopped. Asher stood by his car, the autumn evening light softening his

sharp features. His black coat fit his tall frame perfectly.

As if sensing her, he turned, their eyes meeting. He ended his call and walked over.

Her colleagues whispered excitedly.

“He’s coming this way!”

have worn makeup!”

we’d have a chance

his deep voice warm. “Alex is hosting dinner.

we join

gasped at

is my fiancé,” Thalia smiled,

some unattractive

any actor, not

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previous assumptions crumbled as they offered congratulations, thoroughly chastened by reality.

told Asher about the office

so shocked to see you?” she smiled. “They’d

eyes turned dangerous. “They spread rumors about you?”

worry, I handled it,” Thalia

such lies?” Alex exclaimed. “Little sister, why didn’t you tell us?”

cool look. “Was that necessary?”

“She’s Asher’s fiancée. They’re getting engaged

hate seeing her bullied. We’re all friends here, aren’t we?”

“First those clients harassed you, then these rumors… I’ve failed

that,” Thalia shook her head. “You can’t be

“You should have seen what he

Asher cut him

Alex

guy?” Thalia’s curiosity was piqued. “Who

took a sip of wine. “It’s nothing. He’s exaggerating.”

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