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She had worked very hard. Of course, so had the other rookies, but the case she recently handled had a significant impact — a law was amended because of it. Iris felt a mix of emotions as she stood on the award stage, reflecting on her journey from her divorce to this moment. The past two years had been filled with challenges and growth, and winning the "Best Rookie Award" felt like a validation of her hard work. It made her feel like her efforts were worth it.After the award ceremony concluded, Brad wanted her to treat him to a meal."If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't have received this award. Shouldn't you reward me?" he asked with a smile on his face.He looked so happy that to an outsider, he seemed like the award recipient instead.Iris was not one to be stingy. "No problem. You can choose the restaurant.""Let's go to your place. I want you to cook for me. A meal made by you is more sincere," Brad suggested.Iris gave him a look. "Quite the picky eater, aren't you?"Bra
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Inside the ward, Professor Sandler's weak yet cheerful voice resonated. "You came back just to see me. It makes me very happy.""Are you feeling better?" Jason asked. He was sitting in a chair next to the bed.After Professor Sandler finished drinking a glass of water, Jason took the glass from him, placed it on the table and continued, "I've hired a famous foreign doctor to treat you.""Oh, you shouldn't have. It's normal for old people like me to fall ill. I'm not a turtle, so I'm not going to live for a thousand years," Professor Sandler joked, though his expression quickly turned serious. "Aston came to see me. He mentioned something.""What is it?" Jason asked."Do you remember the article you wrote? You posted it anonymously because of your status, and it sparked a significant discussion on the university forum at the time. Iris even studied that article with me. She could understand the significance behind that article. She could understand your point of view."It wasn't u
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Jason's tall figure was striking. Even when he was just standing casually, he was eye-catching. His well-fitted suit radiated elegance and sophistication.He offered a slight nod, and his gaze landed on Iris.Despite the distance, Iris felt the weight of his stare, compelling her to lower her eyes."Are you leaving already?" Yvonne asked.Jason acknowledged her question with a brief nod but lingered for a moment longer. Yvonne looked between him and Iris before tactfully entering the ward.Iris raised her head, striving to suppress her emotions, but as she spoke, they spilled over into her voice. "Long time... no see."Jason did not respond. His gaze wrapped around her like vines, holding her in place."How long have you been here?" he asked, his voice deep and low."Not long. I just got here," she replied, trying her best to look like she was doing well."Is that Iris outside?" Professor Sandler's voice interjected. Iris said, "I better go in.""Mmh," Jason acknowledged so
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Iris lifted her gaze, sincerity reflecting in her eyes as she spoke to Professor Sandler. "Emotionally, I'm happy, but rationally, I wish he hadn't come back."Perhaps with another year or two, she would have moved on completely. Perhaps then, she wouldn't feel so flustered and emotional when she saw him again like she did earlier.Professor Sandler's bright eyes dimmed instantly, disappointment creeping into his heart. "It seems you and Jason are ultimately not destined to be together," he sighed. "I always thought you two were a good match. Besides Yvonne, you're the one I worry about the most. When Jason returned this time, I had hoped perhaps you two could overcome your obstacles and be together. But it seems I won't get to see that happen while I'm alive.""Prof," Iris said, her eyes reddening, "You'll live until you're a hundred years old."Professor Sandler chuckled lightly. "Jason even hired a foreign doctor for me. Does he want me to live to a hundred too?""Of course. We
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However, she felt like she had already said everything that needed to be said. Yvonne was an adult with her own thoughts, and saying more wouldn't be helpful."Just make sure you think it through," Iris advised."Mmh," Yvonne offered a brief smile.Iris emerged from the bathroom with the water. She placed it on the table, wrung out a towel, and carefully helped Professor Sandler dry his hands and face, taking her time to ensure he would not feel uncomfortable.Yvonne joined in, assisting with the task. Once they finished, Iris went to pour the water away while Yvonne massaged her grandfather's shoulders.Professor Sandler cherished their presence, his heart feeling warm. "Having both of you by my side makes me very content.""I'll always be here for you, so you must take care of your body. You must live until you see your great-grandchildren," Yvonne said."Great-grandchildren? When? You're not even married yet," Professor Sandler asked, affectionately patting her hand. "Don't r
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Iris took a deep breath and headed to the bathroom.After showering and drying her hair, she let her hair fall loose — something she rarely did. Though she typically avoided makeup, she decided to apply a light touch this time. Her wardrobe was filled with suits suitable for work, but none felt right for meeting someone she liked.Eventually, her hand landed on a dress in her closet, one that Yvonne had insisted she buy during their only shopping trip over the past year.She changed into the dress and stood in front of the mirror, feeling momentarily dazed. How long had it been since she dressed like this? She couldn't even recall.Tucking her hair behind her ears, she felt that this look was appropriate. She checked the time and realized it was time to leave.She slipped on a pair of high heels. She usually opted for black shoes, but this time, she chose a delicate pair adorned with shimmering diamonds. Her small feet looked even more slender and fair in them.Her exposed lower
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Over the past year, she had matured and gained depth, her charm blossoming through various experiences. While her face remained unchanged, the essence she exuded had transformed."Thank you for sending Samuel to check on me last time," she said, lowering her eyes as she placed washed tomatoes on the cutting board.Jason grabbed her hand gently. "Let me do it." She glanced up, their eyes meeting momentarily before she looked away. "Can you manage?""I've learned it," he replied."Why did you learn to cook?" She was surprised, knowing he had a busy schedule.Because Iris had always cooked for him, he decided to learn cooking so that he could help her when she cooked instead of just standing around. However, telling her that now would only burden her, so he stayed silent. Iris didn't ask again.They had developed a good understanding after spending a year together.After dinner, they stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, enjoying the view. Jason poured her a glass of red wine. "Y
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She panted softly, her eyes reflecting a mix of desire and blurriness. Her grip tightened.Perhaps it was due to the long period of emptiness. Or perhaps, it was due to the overwhelming emotions of their long-awaited reunion.The tough exterior she had maintained finally crumbled. "I heard your conversation with Professor Sandler. I could never have imagined the person I admired would be you..." she said, her voice hoarse."I've fallen in love with you even earlier than that," he replied."What do you love about me?" She felt her past self had little worth beyond her youth. Jason studied her face. Perhaps he was just attracted to her face and her eyes at first, but what made him truly fall for her was her personality.He brushed his warm lips against her neck, his breath warm by her ear. "There's no reason," he murmured before kissing her passionately, a possessive urgency in his mouth.Iris' cheeks flushed, her body weakening as beads of sweat formed on her forehead. This ki
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Vince smiled, "I am."Iris said, "You've married a good woman."Kendra said while holding her grandson, "What about you, Iris? I heard from your mother that you broke up with your boyfriend. Why? Men like him are rare. I can't believe you actually broke up with him. Let me tell you, if you miss out on him, you won't find anyone as good in the future. I used to think Stanley was handsome, but Jason's even better-looking. Don't be stupid. Since you met someone good, you should hold onto him tightly and never let go. Don't break up with him so easily." The smile on Iris' face instantly faded.Vince noticed her change in demeanor and immediately spoke sternly to his mother, "Mom, she's an adult; she knows what she's doing. There's no need for you to interfere.""I'm just worried about Iris," Kendra replied, "You've met him before, right? Tell me, do you think Iris can find someone better than him?"Vince fell silent. Even he recognized Jason's qualities were impressive.Although Ja
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However, she wasn't hungry. The only thing she felt was uneasy."Don't tell me you haven't had dinner yet?" Jason asked."I have," she lied, trying to keep her tone casual. After some hesitation, she asked, "Are things going well on your end?""I'll personally send Fiora there. The flight's tomorrow," he replied."How many days will you be gone for?""Three or four days."There was a moment of silence before Iris asked, "Is it okay if I don't see you off?"If she did, she would inevitably meet Fiora.Fiora was still unaware of her relationship with Jason. If she found out, it would surely complicate matters.It wasn't the right time to let her know."Of course.""Is there anything else?" she asked."...No. Good night.""You too, good night."After hanging up, Iris curled up on the couch, feeling vulnerable. Her eyes kept darting towards the door, fearing an unexpected intrusion. She didn't think she could fall asleep.Determined to take precautions, she ordered a surveil
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When she bent down to move it aside, she saw a folder inside with her name written on it, which puzzled her.She became wary. Someone had placed this box at the door knowing this was where she lived. This was no mere coincidence. Who could it be?After ensuring there was nothing dangerous inside the box, she retrieved the folder and set the cardboard box aside. Entering her house with the folder in hand, she dropped her car keys and bag before quickly opening it. There was a stack of photos inside, all pictures of her — when she left the house for work in the morning, when she reached the law firm, when she went out for lunch, and when she walked to her car in the underground parking lot after work.Panic set in as she realized these photos were secretly taken by someone who was following her. Her heart raced. Someone had been tracking her and documenting her movements. What was the intention of leaving these photos at her doorstep? Was it a threat? An intimidation tactic? She
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Iris turned to her, surprised."You don't seem too happy," she teased. "Rather than getting married, it looks more like you're going to attend a funeral.""Is marriage something to be happy about? Aren't you a cautionary tale?" Yvonne shot back.Iris was speechless.She was indeed a textbook cautionary tale.Yvonne poured herself another glass. "Marriage isn't something to be happy about. I'm just fulfilling my parents' wishes."In the past, she just wanted to have fun and didn't want to get married. When her parents urged her to get married, her grandfather defended her.Now that her grandfather had fallen ill and was not in good health, he also wanted to see her get married.She could ignore her parents, but for her grandfather's sake, she had to get married.Iris sighed. "I'm sorry for being a bad example. You're not me. Most marriages don't end like mine. Most people do well."Yvonne smiled. "Are you trying to comfort me?""Kind of," Iris admitted."I'm very rational. I
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She only realized that when she checked her phone at the end of the workday. Brad had called multiple times, but she merely glanced at the notifications without replying. There were also missed calls from Yvonne, who asked to meet up that evening.Iris messaged back, asking: [What time? Where?][Star Coast.][Got it.]Iris went to the underground parking lot. She took the stairs as the elevator was under maintenance. The maintenance was scheduled to be performed after work hours when there were fewer people.Her footsteps echoed in the dimly lit stairway, clattering loudly as emergency lights flickered on.A person in a black windbreaker, baseball cap, and face mask entered the stairway. Their head was bowed low, with half their face scrunched up inside their collar, obscuring their expression.Iris found her car, opened the door, and got in. Unbeknownst to her, a pair of eyes watched her intently from the shadows.The person's tightly clenched hands and the bulging veins o
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Iris kept quiet and didn't say anything. She felt a pang of regret over the waste since those things cost money. He could have just given them away instead of throwing them away. However, she couldn't help but find his jealousy endearing. She couldn't believe a successful man like him would get so jealous."Let me help you," she offered. She closed the fridge and moved into the kitchen to help him serve the breakfast that Samuel bought."What time did you wake up?" she asked."Before seven," he answered.Iris glanced at the time; it was already past eight.Just then, her phone in the bedroom rang.She got up to answer it and saw it was Brad calling. She hesitated before answering."What time are you coming to visit me, Iris?" Brad asked, sounding forlorn."I have to go to the law firm. I haven't been there for two days. I can't put the case off anymore," she explained, politely declining.Though it was true she had to deal with the case, she could actually spare a couple of ho
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Jason simply smiled without saying a word, leaving Iris feeling as though she had been unwittingly tricked. He seemed like an easy-going person, but there was an innate confidence and control about him that set him apart from others."You have a hidden agenda, don't you?" she asked."Once you finish the case in Southerland, I'd like to transfer you overseas," he replied.As for Brad Vassell, he would continue to stay at the law firm.The two would naturally be separated.Iris sat up straight, alarmed. "What did you say?"She was not going to sacrifice her career for a man! Their relationship wasn't at a stage where such sacrifices were warranted. Actually, no matter how much she ended up loving him, she would not sacrifice her career for him. She had already learned her lesson."With your skills, limiting yourself to marriage cases is a waste. Don't you want to tackle international cases?" He spoke casually, but his words were full of temptation.Iris was aware that Jason had
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"I'll explain to her." Jason bent down, lifted Iris up and carried her to the bedroom.Iris, feeling sad, buried her face in his neck. "I'm sorry," she mumbled."It's not your fault. You didn't know she would be there." When Jason opened the bedroom door, the light passed over his face, illuminating the fleeting hint of danger in his eyes. "When you went to the Vassell family mansion, what did they say to you?""They just thanked me for mentoring Brad..." At that moment, Iris felt something was off. A family like the Vassells wouldn't need to invite her to their house for something so trivial. But if it wasn't to express their gratitude, why would they invite her? She wasn't close to them, and their statuses were vastly different."What was their intention?" she asked, looking up at him.All she saw was his firm jaw.Jason answered, "They had their reasons."He didn't blame Iris for easily accepting Brad's invitation; she wasn't part of their circle and naturally didn't know the
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Iris was unbothered by Yvonne's antics; she would be more surprised if Yvonne didn't say something inappropriate.Yvonne closed the door with a smile. To be honest, she was genuinely happy for Iris, pleased to see her stepping out of her shell. She didn't care if Iris got together with Brad or Jason. She was happy as long as Iris could emerge from the shadows of her failed marriage without losing her confidence in men and still being open to love. After all, they say once bitten, twice shy. Yvonne feared that Iris might lose her ability to love someone after experiencing Stanley's betrayal.Iris approached the dining table, eyeing the fried chicken and beer. "We have dinner now.""Junk food," Jason remarked, glancing at it before pulling out his phone to make a call.Iris interjected, "Don't. It's fine to have junk food once in a while; it's not like we eat this every day. It would be a waste to throw it away."She opened the paper bag, retrieved the fried chicken, and set out gla
