FROM EX-CONVICT TO WIFE OF A RENOWNED LAWYER

tempt to protect him, as fear gripped her like ic

s about the identity of the person inside. Just as she was abou

hat stretched slightly across his broad shoulders, with the sleeves pushed up to reveal strong forearms. A simple Paul Newman Rolex Daytona peeked out f

ng. The legendary lawyer and founder of the highly regarded Miller L

on the tiled roads. He closed the door of the car, then rested his back

ce. Recognition dawned on his face, and a smile tugged at the corners of his lips

the tension from her shoulders. She nodded slightly. She took

We haven't met before, so what are you doing here?" She wore a

"Well, this might seem a bit out of the blue, but I heard about what happened to you two ye

sh; it's like a raw wound. "It's a long story," she said curtly. "Bu

e country, so why do you think yours will be differe

ng into someone else's life-is that part of your pr

with your family, okay? I would love to

you can help me with." Fiona's voice was steady. "Look, I am back from p

our company back?" Ethan count

n knew about what had just happened a few moments ago. "Looks like you are better at b

you. You can't just act like nothing happened," Ethan

breath. "Like I said earl

. "Because let me tell you something, Fiona. You shouldn't just

lled her with dread. She shook her head. "No, Ethan.

ho I am. I specialized in corporate law, Fiona. And let me tell you something: Jackson's li

ight of the battle before her. Seeing her indecision, Ethan

her. "Take my card. Think about it. If

oulders. A fight for her company, for her legacy... could she face it?

her side, she could take a stand,

im and murmured barely abo

Rowan, clinging like a lifeline behind Fiona. He crouched dow

His voice, when he spoke to

an's gaze with surprising confidence. "I'm Rowan," the small boy declared, making Ethan

. Will you be my friend?" Ethan as

e nodded his head in agreement with what

rs of his eyes. He ruffled Rowan's hair gently, a gesture that seemed bot

st into a blow, then motioned for Rowan to do t

amed as Ethan nodde

's again. They held a warmth that caught her off guard. Then, wi

atched the sleek black car

s shining with delight. "Mama, I like that man!" he exclaimed, throw

face in his soft hair. The weight of his small

pected twist in their day. She still seemed baffled as to why

he home that held memories of her failed marriage. Tears th

Rowan nudged Fiona back to real

choked, trying hard to

e?" Rowan, ever the i

ght of her father. Regret was obviously etched on h

son," she murm

eet Fiona's downcast gaze. "Beckett Robinson? The f