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She came to a conclusion after enquiring about what happened. “I think he’s probably interested in you too. Why else would he set up these flirty conditions and forbid you to go out with other men? He’s definitely jealous.”
Cate felt her heart skip a beat. “I don’t think so. He probably plans to keep me around to be a free sitter and I really don’t want that again. Living with him last time wasn’t great for my mental health.”
“Okay. But I believe he’s the only person who can help you right now.”
At the same time, Cate’s cell phone rang. Wesley was calling her.
She picked up the call. He wanted to come visit her in the hospital but she turned him down.
Nathan called after that too. She refused to answer.
Soon, she received the legal letter sent out to her by the Clark family. The trial was set for the following week.
After being discharged from the hospital, she went around the city seeking legal assistance but none of the attorneys dared to take on her case.
“Miss Cox, to be honest, anyone who accepts your case is openly declaring war with the Clark family.”
“Miss Cox, nothing’s going to change even if you beg me. I won’t be able to win the case even if I take on the challenge.”
“…”
The trial was approaching. Cate was so anxious that she could not sleep well every night.
Finally, left with no other alternative, she called Shaun.
It was his assistant who picked up the call. “Miss Cox, Mr. Lyons is not free at the moment. Can I help you?”
“Mr. Lyons said he would take on my case last time and I want to tell him that I’ll sign the contract…”
Hadley replied with a smile, “Sorry, but it’s too late.”
“…”
She was at a loss for words.
“Miss Cox, Mr. Lyons’s time is extremely precious. Some opportunities don’t wait forever.”
He hung up after that.
He turned around to see Shaun, who was just eavesdropping seconds ago, sipping on his coffee indifferently.
The corners of Hadley’s lips twitched before he said softly, “Young Master Lyons, I’ve done as you instructed. I’m sure Miss Cox will come begging you soon.”
Shaun acknowledged with a quick nod. He felt slightly pleased upon hearing that.
“How’s the preparation going for this case?”
“Everything is ready.” Hadley was speechless. The man had secretly gathered the information for the court case but was still pretending to be indifferent.
‘Boss, don’t you know that this attitude of yours isn’t going to get you a wife?’
On the other hand, Cate, who had been hung up on, was at a loss of what to do.
She was washed over by regret.
Surely being Shaun’s sitter was better than dying in prison.
“Right, quickly put this on and go beg for his help.” Mireya handed her friend a newly bought white floral dress.
Cate took a closer look at the dress and realized it had a low-cut neckline. “You’re really making me wear this to seduce him on this cold winter day? He hates this. I’ll be drowning in his spiteful insults.”
“Judging by the conditions he put on the table, it’s obvious that he’s interested in you that way. Try it anyway. Desperate times call for desperate measures.”
She could not fathom how Shaun had transformed her best friend into such a closed-minded person. “This is the address of his workplace. I got it from Chase.”
Cate took a deep inhale as she looked at the address.
Her fate was in her hands, and she could not throw the chance away.
Before that, she prepared Shaun’s favorite dish, packed it in a food container, and drove toward Jennings Solicitors.
This was her first time at his workplace. She walked into the building and explained her intention to the receptionist.
The latter made a phone call before getting back to her. “Mr. Lyons is in a meeting with clients. Please wait.”
Half an hour passed by as she waited.
…
In the office above, Shaun, who was playing billiards with Chase, kept glancing at the clock every five minutes.
Chase could not take it anymore. “You might as well just get her to come up.”
“No, I’m teaching her a lesson.” Shaun walked toward the window and opened it. His face fell after feeling the cool breeze on his face. “Get someone to turn on the central heating in the lobby.”
It was freezing out there. What happened if she got too cold?
Chase twitched his lips. “Is that necessary? It’s pretty warm in the lobby. Cate’s not going to catch a cold.”
“It’s not for her. I’m just worried about the other clients,” Shaun argued with a straight face.
“…”
This man had never cared for the clients. Did he think Chase was gullible or something?
…
Indeed, Cate was shivering downstairs in the lobby.
It was mainly because she was not wearing much today. Her legs were only protected by a pair of thin tights. Fortunately, the central heating was turned on not long after she arrived.
She waited for about an hour before the receptionist led her upstairs.
Shaun’s personal office occupied the entire floor. The moment she walked in, she noticed him sitting in a chair made of real leather that was by the desk, working diligently. He was wearing a dark blue shirt today. A pair of gold-rimmed glasses sat casually on his nose bridge. The tie positioned neatly around his neck was tied in a Windsor knot.
His head was lowered as he typed on the laptop. From this angle, he looked immaculately delicate and elegant.
Cate dared not step forward. She was even breathing softly and carefully without realizing it herself.
The man typed furiously on the keyboard. When she remained rooted to the ground, he slapped the laptop shut and said impatiently.
“How long are you going to stay standing there? My time is precious. Leave me alone if you have no business here.”
“I saw that you were working and didn’t want to disturb you.”
A look of embarrassment washed over Cate’s face upon hearing the angry words. However, she realized this was all her own fault.
“Indeed, you’ve disturbed me at work.” Shaun crossed his arms in front of his chest, acting as if he was annoyed and impatient to have been interrupted.
Hadley, who was watching this on the side, was undeniably shocked.
‘Boss, you’ve been waiting several days for this. Stop acting! Or you’ll get anxious again if she walks away.’
In order to ease the tense atmosphere, he smiled. “Miss Cox, is that a gift for Mr. Lyons that you’re holding?”
“Yes, um, not really. I made him lunch.” She quickly retrieved the lunchbox from its bag.
Shaun began fiddling with the ink pen on the table. His eyes shone with ridicule. “But I remember a certain someone saying she’s not trying to please me anymore, hence she’s not obligated to prepare my meals.”
She clenched her teeth at the sudden attack. “Mr. Lyons, I didn’t know better in the past…”