“Attorney Smith always has that cold, distant look, like she’s unapproachable. She’s the same with everyone. I think she seemed pretty normal today,” someone remarked.“Technically, Attorney Smith was supposed to be promoted to team leader, but now someone from outside got the position. I get why sh
As soon as she called Jenna “Mrs. Jasper,” Mandy wanted to bite her tongue. What was she thinking? That was ridiculous! But Jenna looked positively delighted and responded with a pleased smile.Mia, on the other hand, clenched the documents in her hands so tightly they tore in two. Taking a deep bre
“I just heard that Mia was always close with the former boss. They’d go out together often, and when she went to his office, she’d stay for hours. They say her success at the firm was all from sleeping her way up. She supposedly has ties to several men across the city.” Jenna hesitated here, as if r
Mandy froze for a moment, then nodded. “Got it!”She thought to herself that the new boss had come in with Jenna today, practically announcing her as the boss’s wife. If Jenna wasn’t, then who was? But since Mia said she wasn’t, that was enough for her. She trusted Mia without question.A sudden rin
”What's your game, Mia? Why are you sneaking off to see her?” Jenna's voice was tense, and after shooting Mandy a glare, she turned and rushed out of the office.Mandy let out a long sigh of relief. The new team leader's presence was intense and downright intimidating.Jenna headed straight for the
Mia had thought Mabel would have long given up by now. But clearly, Mabel had never let go of her intentions. After three years of waiting, she was now unable to sit still. It was obviously tied to the shares that Mr. Jasper Sr. had given Mia. She was eager for Mia to divorce so she could immediat
Mia’s pain was sharp, tears welling in her eyes. “Hunter, can’t you see she’s faking it?”Someone as perceptive as Hunter had to know Jenna was only pretending. But he still chose to indulge her. Here Mia was, genuinely hurt, and not only did he not care, he accused her of faking it. Was he this hea
No wonder that in their three years of marriage, Hunter never brought Mia to any social events. He thought she lacked proper etiquette, that she would embarrass him and make him lose face.In reality, although Mia hadn’t received much attention from her parents growing up, she had spent a few years