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!”

should have

we’d have

Thalia, his deep voice warm. “Alex is hosting

join them?”

at their

fiancé,” Thalia smiled, enjoying

some unattractive

than any actor, not even the young

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assumptions crumbled as they offered congratulations, thoroughly chastened by

Thalia told Asher about

to see you?” she smiled. “They’d convinced themselves my ‘sugar

dangerous. “They spread rumors about you?”

it,” Thalia said

“Little

him a cool

elbowed Alex. “She’s Asher’s fiancée. They’re getting engaged soon. Stop being

Alex grinned. “I just hate seeing her bullied. We’re all friends

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

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

in. “You should have seen

cut him off sharply.

mind!” Alex backtracked quickly.

Thalia’s curiosity was piqued. “Who did you

took a sip of wine.

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