Evan signed the documents before him and went about his day's first meeting. *** Stepping outside his office, James advised, "Your first appointment is ready. It's Mister Jason Turner and his daughter, Jessica. They had also requested your father's presence, but I know it wasn't wise, so I sugges
"My clients were humiliated. Your hospital purposely circulated a letter via email, suggesting that Doctor Shant and Doctor Scott were dismissed due to political gains," the lead counsel firmly said. She gave the opposing lawyer copies of the said email and added, "We want five million dollars as co
"Oh." Scarlett quickly retreated her hand, saying, "My apologies, Mister Thompson. I forgot. Though, I have seen you hold Doctor Scott -" "She's the only exception to the rule," Evan said coldly. "Oh." Scarlett chuckled. "You remind me of my brother-in-law." She winked at Shantelle and said, "He'
Immediately the next day, Evan purposely ended his work early. He had been waiting for the opportunity to take Shantelle out for months, and this was his moment. After she said yes, he did not wait another day, another week, and definitely not another month. Fortunately, it was the right season for
Evan walked toward Shantelle and offered his hand again. He said to her, "Better than old times." Shantelle studied his hand for a second, but then she took it, responding, "I suppose." Evan and Shantelle walked along the shores holding hands, sometimes submerging their feet into the water, just t
Evan thought he was dreaming when Shantelle called his name. He was too exhausted. Evan couldn't tell if it was real. He wanted to fall into a deep slumber, but out of nowhere, he felt soft lips against his. His eyes opened, feeling the drumming of his heart. He could not believe what he had just
He kept at it, pecking and pecking. In each second that passed, his mouth parted further, and so did Shantelle's. As their kisses grew demanding, Evan's hand slowly climbed up to the back of Shantelle's neck, his other arm circling her waist. As for Shantelle, her hands also crawled up to his ches
Shantelle arrived at the new heart and lung center before noon. Her father was appointed as the center's head administrator. Thus, William had some last-minute preparations before the tour. After helping William inspect specific parts of the building, she waited in the lobby where the tour was to