NovelUSAOver the weekend, Allison brought Brooklyn along for a client meeting in Havenbrook.
While they were there, Allison bumped into Pearl-an old face from Shawn's crowd. Pearl tried to be friendly, even
invited Allison out for dinner, but Allison wasn't having it. She remembered too well how she used to think of
Pearl as a friend, even splurged on an expensive bracelet for Pearl's birthday. When people started making snide
comments, saying the bracelet was fake, Pearl didn't say a word to defend Allison. She just sat there, saying
nothing, letting everyone laugh. That was the day Allison saw Pearl for who she really was.
Pearl, just like the rest of Shawn's friends, thought Allison wasn't good enough for their little circle. And Allison
had no interest in pretending otherwise.
After three days in Havenbrook, Allison and Brooklyn headed back to Oak Lake. By the tthey landed, it was
already Wednesday, May 20th.
As Allison stepped out of the business class lounge, she immediately spotted Joshua waiting outside. She
automatically slowed down. What was he doing here?
Joshua looked sharp in a deep gray suit, the cut perfectly framing his broad shoulders. Even standing casually,
he exuded this effortless kind of confidence and class.
Allison walked over, her voice cool and even. "How did you know | was coming back today?"
Joshua met her gaze. "I checked your flight info."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe kept her tone icy. "My driver could've pickedup. You didn't have to cout of your way, Mr. Fisher."
Without waiting for a response, Allison turned and walked toward the parking lot. Brooklyn trailed after her,
suitcase in tow.
Joshua caught up and took Brooklyn's suitcase without asking. "Allie, ride with me. I've got two new cases and |
want you to handle them."
Allison stopped and looked back at him.
Joshua's expression was serious. "I brought all the evidence files-they're in the car. Ctake a look."
"All right," she said. If it was work, she couldn't really say no.
Joshua's long, clean fingers wrapped around the suitcase
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stares as they made their way
through the parking garage.
At his black Cullinan, Joshua loaded their bags himself. Once inside, he took the
wheel. Brooklyn and Allison settled into the back seat.
"Are you hungry? Do you want to get something to eat first?" Joshua asked, glancing at Allison in the rearview
mirror.
She shook her head. "I'm fine. Where are the case files? I'd rather look over them first."
"They're up front, on the passenger seat."
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Allison leaned forward to grab the files. As she did, her light floral scent drifted over toshua, and for a
second, he felt his heart skip.
He hadn't been this close to her in a long time.
But the moment was fleeting-Allison took the files, settled back, and started
reading, her full attention on the documents.
Joshua felt a pang of disappointment.
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way to the law office, is it?"
Joshua's lips twitched. "No, we're going to my company first."
Allison just nodded, assuming it was still about work.
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