Chapter 28 A Risk Worth Taking
Chapter 28 A Risk Worth Taking
Back then, Tess had told him, smiling so brightly, that being a lawyer was her greatest passion in life.
But now, she said she hadn’t been a lawyer for a long time.
What exactly had happened during her time in custody that year?
Charles swallowed hard, suddenly finding the exquisite food in his mouth completely flavorless.
Under the table, his hand slowly clenched into a fist.
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He glanced at his phone on the table, then furrowed his brows and said apologetically, “Sorry, Tess, something just came up. An emergency meeting at the office—I have to go.”
Tess nodded considerately. “It’s fine. I just finished eating anyway.
What a shame,” she added with a soft sigh. “I booked a private screening at Aetheris Cinema, near the office. Can’t get a refund either.
Charles looked at her, a bit torn.
She hesitated, but before she could say anything, he spoke up again.
He glanced at his watch. “The meeting shouldn’t take more than an hour. How about this—I’ll take you and Layla to the theater, and once I’m done, I’ll come pick you up.”
Tex wasn’t particularly interested in the movie, but when she met his puppy–dog eyes, pleading and warm—
She suddenly understood. This was his way of helping her move on.
“Alright
At her response, Charles let out a quiet breath of relief.
He walked them all the way to the theater entrance and handed her two movie tickets.
Be good. Layla. I will come pick you and Tess up real soon.”
He gave Layla’s little hand a playful rug, then pulled a shawl seemingly out of nowhere and handed it to Tess. “It’s getting chilly tonight. Don’t catch a cold”
She did feel a slight breeze and a chill on her arms—so she didn’t argue.
Tess held Layla tight, then turned and headed into the theater. But Charles didn’t head toward the company.
He got into the car and drove the other way. His phone lay silent beside him—his work group chat was still muted, and there was no mention of any emergency meeting.
Lock Group Headquarters.
When Charles walked in several employees looked genuinely surprised.
Mr. Jackman? What brings you here at this hour?
Everyone knew that Charles had been promoted back when Tess was in charge. Now that Nadine had taken over as the cbmpany’s lead counsel, there’d been tension between them. Ever since getting approval from Finn, Charles had barely shown up at the office.
“Is Mr. Lock still in his office? I’ve got a document that needs his signature.”
He held up a fairly thick folder.
He’s still here. Just go right in.”
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Chapter 28 A Risk Worth Taking
Charles nodded, thanked them, and turned to knock on Finn’s office door.
“Come in.”
“Mr. Lock, this is urgent. I need your signature on this.”
Finn looked up, his b
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