“s no reason to turn down a paying client.”


    “Of course. <b>Why </b>wouldn’t I?” Charlotte pave him ake <b>smile</b>. “There’s no reason to tom


    She sat down in the single seat armchair across from Sea. Their assistant brought in tea for the two of them, then quietly exited the room, closing the door behind her.


    a small sip, then asked coolly, “So, Mr. Jasper<b>, </b>what exactly are you looking to work on with Ks ?


    Charlotte raised her cup, took a small


    Sean pulled out two document folders. “These are the current es I’d like your firms to harulle.”


    He handed them over, and Charlotte epted them with a raised brow


    “Jasper Corporation’s such a massive operation. As CEO, aren’t youte too busy to be personally involved in something as small as litigation?” Her tone <b>was </bced with sarcasm


    Bat Sean didn’t seem offended. He simply smiled, good natured as always, “Working with you, Miss Riley, is anything but smallTM


    Charlotte ignored the remark and <b>began </b>flipping through the documents, her expression unreadable.


    Apany like Jasper Corporation <b>typically </b>handled cont


    | contracts worth ters–sometimes even hundreds of millions. The supporting documents alone could fill boxes, with thousands of pages of evidence Naturally, Sean body’t brought all of that with him.


    Instead, the folders held a clean, well–organized summary of the pending cases, Each one was clearly nutlined, listing the type of dispute, the ims involved<b>, </b>and the key supporting materials,


    Jasper Corporation’s business empire speed high–tech industries, isospitality, fashion, and houry goods. The cases covered all of it, neatly categorized and presented


    The tiles were remarkably thorough contracts,pany bank transfer records, internal chat logs, correspondence with opposing parties, receipts everything was neatlypiled and ready to go.


    Cases like these, where the evidence was solid and the risks minimal, were everywyer’s ideal. High win probability. Low mess


    Charlotte finished skimming through the documents, then nced up with a faint smile–one that didn’t quite reveal what she was thinking “Thanks, Mr. Jasper.”


    Sean’s are lingered on her, the corner of <b>his </b>mouth litting ever so slightly.


    “My pleasure, Miss Riley.”


    Charlotte gave a small nod. “I’ll have my assistant print the representation agreement. Give me a moment.”


    “Take your time.”


    She stood, walked to the door, and stepped into the hallway.


    Just as she exited the conference room, she saw a crowd gathered around the break table in the main lobby


    <b>Sophie </b>spotted her and called out excitedly, “Miss Riley! Mr. Lucas just treated the entire office to coffee–Starbucks, no less!”


    Charlotte chuckled, half–easing. “Now that’s a partner who knows how to win hearts.”


    Jenny leaned in beside her and whispered, “Charlotte, I thought I just saw Mr. Jasper walk in. I wasn’t song things, right? Was that him in the meeting


    The first time <b>Jenny </b>saw Sean, she was blown away by his looks. After witnessing a sweet moment between him and Charlotte at a har, she instantly became a dichand tan of their “ship” Later, when Sen helped find apatible bone marrow donor and saves Lama’s life, her admiration turned into


    In short, she was all in on Sean and Charlotte.


    harlotte gave a brief “Mm–binam” in response


    Jenny craned her neck, trying to peek toward the meeting room.


    “So is he here to win you back?”


    Charlotte shot her a look and gave her a light <b>flick </b>on the forehead


    “Cut it out. He’s here for business.”


    Jetiny grinned, eyes gleaning


    “What kind of business requires the CEO to show up in person? Our little firm must be a big deal now,”


    <b>She </b>winked


    “Come on. We both know what this really is.”