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h a degree in Marketing, but she patiently worked as the firm's receptionist for five years. Imagine

ough the receptionist area wouldn't hesitate to approach her for inquiries. She also had a w

hs, but her body's curves were just right, so Nena had no issues with that. Being a receptionist, she took good care

someone entering the firm. But when Attorney Clint

ousness wouldn't let any woman relax. It could make anyone

d-boy image. Yet, she couldn't understand why she couldn

, Arabic-like feature when he stared. Her heart skipped a beat when those eyes focused on h

s and brooding lawyer. Besides being

a low ponytail. They hadn't seen him at the firm for a while because he had a grand vacation in the US.

like he also tugge

e of his body, he didn't seem to be battling with aging. If they stood side by side, n

oked like he really took care of himself at the gym. But here he was, working as a lawyer. Perhaps he just wanted to prove that he wasn't

g in their firm had f

about it mad

at wrestled in bed, with long-lasting stamina, so it was lik

ubstantial due to his excessive generosity. In her five years at Salvadores Law Fi

ya, who was with Nena at the reception. Tanya played wit

!" they both greeted hi

a relaxed smile and placing his hand on the desk. "I'll give it la

d a new smile, passing over her with a gaze that reached

as he staring? Or did he s

were so i

slowly returne

sun, and any moment, sweat would trickle down due to the intens

e turning away and leaving their spot with Tanya to head to the elevator. When she saw him ge

ave that effect on you?" she teased while ar

over the desk. "I was just

placed on the desk. "Oops," she

me back for it later," Tanya suggested,

a as she arranged the log books. She was just waitin

redom, "he came here so early. Imagine, we're still setti

anya said. "So it makes sense

hough? Wasn't he supposed to

illed about Attorney coming back here." She glanced at h

t an inspiration to me; my mind

g some log books to help dust off the d

," Tanya laughed. "Can y

band. "I feel like my virginity won't survive, so I don't bother acting cute with Attorney Clint.

ggled. "

aid, still laughin

st into

're crazy, you really are-" Then she looked

that firm, but judging by Tanya's surprised expression, sh

keys," he said, impatiently t

torney Clint's voi

hear anythi

t earlier by the man. "Thank you," wa

"My God! I didn't n

"My God, do you think he

nya even looked at Clint's departure on the

ugged her. "How did

e he didn't hear anything.

of death due to extreme embarrassment. But maybe Attorney Clint

topics, Tanya. I'm the one

e who started talking about

asked me to t

-

Firm. As he entered the room, the gentleman, who kept all his hair white even though he was only i

aid, gesturing to t

and ready to take the case you emaile

he said, placing one hand on the desk and the other on the armres

I figured why not just come back here and g

you to be their lawyer. They won't take anyone else that I suggest. They said they'd go to another law f

nt said, relaxing in the visitor's chair.

tioned to the secretary before shooing her a

s full too," he chuckled. "Not i

e seriousness in the gentleman's eyes. It m

ey," he waved dismissively. "Let me ge

ief. Tell Jeanie to hurry. She

carried

puter. Clicking something, he leaned back in hi

r. It was eight in the evening, and she waited for the rain to s

relationship, she often lost her umbrella.

cle. Meanwhile, she had to brave the rain, cross the street, and walk to the nearby FX

d to herself, braving the hea

her flat shoes, she couldn't help but walk blindly through

d honk. She almost jumped at the blaring sound. Stopp

her arm. Despite the loud honking from behind, the driver seemed indifferent. He

wn. Recognizing him in the headlights' glow, she was surprised to fi

the car. Nena hugged her wet bag, fe

s slid from his neck to his chest, making her feel flushed. The fabric of his shirt seemed a

scles flexed as he operated the st

ed her le

ving the rain?"

ve been waiting in the rain for an hour. I was j

car. It seemed he pla

way, Attorney," she glan

only the rain make you w

might take a detour. I'm not that gi

everyone equally, regardless of their position. Maybe it was the effect

rwise, things might get complicated. She didn't want to take advantage of Clint's sudden help. After all, she still had a clear mind.

the casual flings or numerous escapades Clint seemed accustomed to. If she were t

chuckled lowly-

car, and now you

our car to pick me up

haven't given you my pasalubong yet. I went on

eplied, looking out the window, unsure why excitement fill

onally, Miss Nena,

her experiences whenev

Once inside, he glanced at the window. On his side, he could see t

already eight, right? You

few FX were left. Due to the sudden rain, c

r to open it. The

y, I'm fine he

e chuckled softly, m

hy

drive y

that smile. It's a trap! Wait, was Attorney C

re you being so nice to me no

d back his car. "Has anyone

ayboy. It was the talk among the women in the firm. There were cold treatments amon

ated on office gossip. They couldn't act unprofessional inside the office

eemed the women didn't bl

ted his preference

at I mind, but maybe tomorrow, your

was already driving hi

ou're

ey," she smiled whil

't drown yourself in there. You can drape your blazer over the d

road. A small smile teased her lips. Nex

She was becoming misc

she said. "I might get

o take, okay?" he changed the

, Att

at a red light, "get my gift. It's

was his briefcase, his suit blazer c

one, At

ered into the space between their seats, causing

g," he said, focus

is voice, she turned to him. Hi

y caught

God had no mer

ya. She was caught in a heavy rain, making it uncertain when she'd get

st today was to give her a

her to reveal her entire soul through surrender. She shyly averted her eyes, placing her bag ne

er back, and Clint's eyes followed her movements. As she reached for the paper bag, lifting o

ance, noticing her straightening her pencil skirt. Nena place

ed, eyes focused ahead, hands ready o

home, Attorne

ment about the gift. Nena leaned against the window, focusing

ets? Those were typical gifts from peop