Alphas Regret, the luna is secret heiress novel

< Chapter 31 : Encounter at t …. +8 Points X Chapter 31 : Encounter at the Gate - 1 Chapter 31 : Encounter at the Gate ( Olivia's POV ) The morning sun had barely risen when I arrived at Moonlaw Legal Services . I'd deliberately come early , hoping to make a good impression on my second day . Heather Phillips intercepted me in the hallway , her sleek bob swinging as she approached with two thick file folders . " Olivia , good timing ," she said briskly . " This client wants to appeal .

The previous attorney has resigned , so now this is transferred to you . The appeal deadline is approaching fast . You'd better draft the appeal and get the documents ready for court today . " nodded , taking the first folder . Before I could respond , she thrust the second folder into my hands . " And this labor injury case . You need to accompany the client for the injury certification and disability assessment .

Try to get it done today or tomorrow , don't drag it into next week ." " I understand ," I replied , grateful for the immediate work . " I'll handle both right away . " Heather gave me a curt nod before striding away , leaving me with my arms full of case files . I made my way to my office , already mentally organizing my approach . More cases meant more commission and valuable experience as an independent lawyer . This was exactly what I needed .

Gregory wasn't in yet , giving me the quiet office to myself as I spread the documents across my desk . The appeal case involved a complex property dispute with multiple parties . The labor injury case concerned a beta werewolf injured at a construction site owned by a prominent pack . Both were complicated , but felt a surge of determination . This was my chance to prove myself . 1/4 < Chapter 31 Encounter at t I dove into the appeal case first , knowing its deadline was more pressing .

The previous lawyer had left minimal notes , forcing me to reconstruct the entire case strategy from scratch . Hours passed without my notice . I skipped lunch , too absorbed in my work to feel hunger . By mid - afternoon , I had drafted the appeal and organized the supporting evidence . 48 Points I called the labor injury client and arranged to meet tomorrow morning for the medical assessment . That would give me the evening to finish preparing the appeal documents .

The office gradually emptied as evening approached . First the interns left , then the administrative staff , followed by the other lawyers . Even Gregory bid me goodnight around seven . " Don't stay too late ," he cautioned kindly . I smiled and nodded , but returned immediately to my work . By the time I finished , darkness had fallen completely . The building was eerily silent , with only the occasional hum of the air conditioning system breaking the quiet .

I glanced at my watch - nearly ten o'clock . My stomach growled , reminding me I hadn't eaten since breakfast . After tidying my desk and organizing the files for tomorrow , I turned off the lights , locked the office , and headed out into the night . The cool evening air felt refreshing after hours in the climate - controlled building . I started walking toward my apartment , calculating it would take about ten minutes on foot . My phone rang , Connor's name lighting up the screen . " Hello ?

" I answered , my voice betraying my fatigue . " Livvy , have you gone home ? " Connor's gentle voice came through clearly . " Just got off work , on my way ," I replied honestly. " Have you eaten ? " he asked , concern evident in his tone . 2/4 Chapter 31 Encounter at t .. I sighed . " Not yet . I'll order takeout when I get home . " +8 Points > A warm chuckle filtered through the phone . " Miss Winters , your delivery is already on its way . " I blinked in confusion .

" You ordered food for me ? " " Delivery boy Rivers himself , arriving in fifteen minutes at your compound gate , " he replied , his voice softening further . I smiled despite my exhaustion . The timing would be perfect - I'd reach my gate in about ten minutes . " Did you put a tracker on me , Con ? " I teased . " You know invasion of privacy is illegal . " His voice dropped lower , taking on a seductive quality that made my heart skip . " Then will Lawyer Winters arrest me ?

I'm at your disposal . " Those last four words- " at your disposal " -came out slow and deliberate , causing heat to rush to my cheeks . I coughed deliberately to hide my embarrassment . " Ahem , you shouldn't talk and drive , it's dangerous . " Connor's light chuckle filtered through . " Frank's driving . " I found myself speechless , amused by this playful side of him I rarely saw . We continued chatting easily as I approached my apartment complex , my spirits lifting despite my exhaustion .

" I should be there in about five minutes ," I told him , smiling to myself . " I'll be waiting ," he replied warmly . Suddenly , a cold male voice cut through the darkness . " Olivia . " I stopped abruptly , my heart lurching in my chest . Following the sound , I spotted Ethan Grey standing under a tree , his tall figure partially hidden in shadow . The sight of him waiting there , silent and dangerous under the night sky , sent a chill down my spine . Comments M 259 Vote