As Ascend Law Firm look on more and more cases, the firm had recently hired another round of attorneys <b>and </b>legal assistants. The HR, finance, and administrative departments also brought in several new team members.
<b>With </b>the firm expanding, its internal structure and regtions were bing increasingly well–organized.
Thanks to Sean, the staff now enjoyed alternoon tea every couple of days. The entire atmosphere had noticeably lightened, and Charlotte could clearly see that everyone was more motivated. Work efflelency had improved significantly.
She had to admit that Sean’s ctic” was actually working.
The only downside was that Sean had started showing up at the finu two or even three times a week.
He called it “inspecting the work,” but Charlotte had no idea what his real intentions were. Every time he appeared, the young women in the office would act like they had just been injected with adrenaline. They would sneak nces at him constantly, visibly distracted from their work.
This afternoon, Sean came again.
He walked into Charlotte’s office like he owned the ce, sat <b>down </b>on the couch with practiced ease, and casually brewed himself a cup of tea—as if the entirew firm belonged to him.
Charlotte didn’t even nce at him. She kept her eyes on the screen<b>, </b>typing op legal documents without pause, treating the elegant man in her office as if he were invisible.
Sean sat quietly on the couch, sipping his tea without interrupting.
After a low sips<b>, </b>he set the cup gently on the table, crossed his legs, and let his gaze settle on Charlotte.
From where be sat, he had a perfect <b>view </b>of her profile.
She wore light makeup for work. Her long hair was clipped back<b>, </b>and the soft brown pantsuit she wore made <b>her </b>look both elegant and sharp–a beautiful blend of poise and quiet <b>strength</b>.
Her skin was radiant <b>and </b><b>fair</b>, with a warm, peach–like glow. Her nose was perfectly shaped, and her longshes trembled like butterfly wings.
Sean stared at her, his Adam’s apple bobbing unconsciously.
She was beautiful.
He wanted to kiss her.
Maybe she sensed his intense gaze, because Charlotte suddenly turned to look at him.
Their eyes met in the air.
Sean held her gaze,pletely unabashed.
Charlotte’s fingers paused over the keyboard<b>. </b><b>She </b>frowned <b>slightly</b>.
Eventually, she couldn’t help herself and spoke, her tone tinged with annoyance. “Mr. Jasper, don’t you have work to do?
“<b>I </b><b>do</b>,” Sean replied, amused. “Just sneaking in a break.”
<b>easy</b>? You drop <b>by </b><b>so </b><b>often </b><b>to </b>‘check on things.
Charlotte scoffed. “Is there something about our firm that makes you so uneasy?
Sean looked at her and said with a half–smile, “I’m uneasy, but not about the firm–just about a certain someone.”
“A certain someone?” Charlotte raised an eyebrow
<b>“</b>Mr. Lucas,
Charlotte was speechless. “Did Mr. Lucas do something to you?”
Bean gave azy smile “Trying to steal what’s mine–wouldn’t you say that counts?”
Charlotte was silent for a moment.
Sean leaned back<b>, </b>clearly pleased with himself. “But I don’t give up so easily. Judging by his sour expressiontely, I’d say he got rejected.”
Charlotte shot him a look, then pointed at the pile of paper stacked on her desk. “If you’re really that free, take these <b>and </b>run them through the
“Sure” Sean agreed madily.
He stood up, walked over with long strides, and picked up the stack of paper but didn’t leave right away
Instead, he leaped down toward her, his voice low <b>and </b>teasing “One question, Miss Riley. Where’s the shredder?”
He was standing far too close. The subtle scent of his woodsy cologne drifted toward her, filling her senses.
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