Having It All
er office suite. As she stepped out, her eyes immediately lande
asked, a sense of unease
ace. "Ms. Wei, we've just been served with a lawsuit from Zhang Corporat
i would find a way to strike back after their ten
t rightfully belongs to them. The lawsuit demands
doing, a calculated move to undermine her business. She quick
" Liao asked, her mind racin
replied. "He said he needs to dis
ly a matter of time before Zhang made his move, and she needed to be
Li Chen's brow was furrowed with co
o take a seat. "Tell me
a blatant attempt by Zhang Corporation to cripple your business. The allegations are fli
und the armrest of her chair. "Zhang Wei
is is a personal vendetta, and he's willi
e countermeasures. Li Chen watched her, his ow
with determination. "I've worked too hard to build this
ment. "I'm here to help you fight this, Liao. We'll take this to cou
"I'm glad you're on my side, Li Chen.
eelings for Liao threatening to spill out. "I'll do w
eneath the surface. "I do, and I'm grateful. No
's mind was sharp, and Li Chen's expertise as a seasoned lawyer proved invaluabl
ation threw everything they had at Liao, but Li Chen remained a steadfast
ight of the proceedings bearing down on her. She caught Li Chen's e
reated to Liao's office, th
ou for everything you've done," Liao
her arm. "Liao, you don't have to thank me. I'm here because I
"I know, and that means the world to me. But I can't help but wonder, why are y
th is, I've grown to care for you deeply. More than just as a client, but as a per
he processed his words. "Li Chen
Liao. I know the timing isn't ideal, and our focus needs to be on winning this case.
n. She had always known Li Chen to be a loyal and dedicated friend, but this was some
ords failing her. "I don't know what
ct you to feel the same way, Liao. I know the focus needs to be on winnin
ant you to know that I value our friendship deeply. But with everything that's happening
want to pressure you. Just know that I'm here for you, in whatever capacit
Li Chen into a tight embrace. "Thank you, Li
e with a mix of emotions. "We're going to
renewed. "Then let's get back t