Helen’s POV:
The name flickering on the screen of my phone made my heart skip a beat.I hurriedly got up from the
bed.
The phone kept on ringing, but honestly I didn’t want to answer it.
However, I then remembered what Lucy told me earlier that night.She said that I should try to open my
heart.
Thus, I decided to answer the video call.It was already late at night where I was, while the sun shone
brightly abroad.I could see that George was in his office.
He had dark circles under his eyes, Looking quite exhausted.
"Were you about to go to bed?" he asked.
Hearing his voice was like music to my ears.It was very pleasant to hear.I pursed my lips and replied,
"Yes, I was just about to go to sleep."
Thereafter, we fell into silence.
There was nothing for us to talk about.He could read through my work report in detail every single day.
With regards to our personal affairs, it was hard for me to think of what to say.
George was still working on his computer.He was typing something on the keyboard, making it a little
less awkward between us.
While I was thinking whether I should speak or not, he suddenly stopped working and turned his gaze
towards his smartphone, "Turn on the light.I want to see you," he said.
I turned on the bedside lamp, illuminating the dark bedroom with a warm yellow light.
A smile appeared on George’s face.
"Do you want me to bring you anything? I’ll be back next week."
"But aren’t you scheduled to come back at the end of the month?" I asked, visibly surprised.
The look on George’s face softened and a smile was born on his lips.
"Well, that’s true, but I want to come back early."
After pondering on his question, I thought of something that I wanted to buy from abroad.
The doctor suggested that I should get a different medicine for my mother.
Her body had built up a tolerance to the current medication she was taking, and the new type of
medicine was rather expensive in our country.
I had contemplated on asking him this several times, but in the end, I shook my head and cast aside
the idea.
There was no way I could talk to George about it.
I didn’t want him to know about my family.
After a longthy silence between us, he said, "I see.Good night then."
"Good night."
"After putting down my phone, I drifted into sleep.During the weekend, I decided to stay at home to sort
out the research materials that I gathered last week regarding Smart Technology’s branches around the
globe, and arranged our team’s work schedule for the next week.
Eventually, I drafted a report of my research and sent it to Anya, along with the schedule.
On Monday morning.
I went back to the law firm to have our weekly meeting.
After that, Anya told me, "You’re going to Philly for a business trip this week."
"Philly?"
"That’s right.One of Smart Technology’s factories is located there.It’s involved in a land dispute issue,
and another issue regarding employee equity.I’ll need you to verify the situation and provide a legal
opinion on the matter.You’re from Philly, so I’m sure you’re familiar with the locale.Besides, you’re the
only one our team can send out at the moment."
I could see the trust in Anya’s eyes when she looked at me.
For that reason, I nodded earnestly and replied, "Yes, ma’am! I’ll go there today."
The last time I went to Philly was to handle the vibert Company’s case.So, I no longer felt too nervous
or uneasy coming back this time.
Upon arriving at Philly, Cece picked me up at the airport.
Contrary to Lucy’s bubbly personality, Cece was a little more introverted.
She smiled at me and suggested, "Why don’t you stay at my house while you’re here? I’m sure my
parents miss you, too!"
"It’s alright, Cece.I’ve already booked a hotel.I may be too busy with work, and it wouldn’t be
convenient for me to stay at your home.Just say hello to your parents for me," I answered.
"All right."
Cece didn’t insist on her suggestion, and she just drove me to the hotel.
Before I got off the car, she asked, "How long will you be staying this time?"
I pondered on the question and replied, "It’s hard to say.Perhaps a weak, at Least.My stay here will
depend on the case’s progress.This one is a bit tricky, because it’s related to employee equity."
"Wait, you’re working on Zhester Technology’s case, right? Is George being nice to you? If he tries to
be harsh to you, just let me know.I’ll ask Kendal to teach him lesson or two!"
When Cace brought up George’s name, my heart skipped a beat.
I bantered, "He’s Zhester Technology’s big boss now.How could he have the time to pay attention to my
affairs?"
George had always separated his professional and private lives.
Even if I asked him to give me preferential treatment, he wouldn’t do it.
"Yeah, you’re probably right."
Cece nodded in agreement.
"I heard from Kendal that you’ve spoken to George several times after the party last time."
"Did George say that to him?"
A question popped in my head.I thought George didn’t want anyone to know about our relationship.
especially our mutual acquaintances? After all, it must be embarrassing to tell people about the nature
of our relationship.
"I suppose so.Kendal said that George wasn’t as standoffish as he appeared to be.I’ve told you before
that in New York, you should make full use of your connections to garner resources for yourself.We live
in a realistic and cold reality.The only way you can move up in the world is through the use of
connections and other resources that you can get your hands on."
Cece and Lucy had conflicting opinions.
Lucy was always encouraging me to be in a romantic relationship as soon as possible, while Cece was
persuading me to focus on my career.
Her words put a sardonic smile on my lips.
"You’re right.We live in a cold, harsh reality, so I have to be on George’s level first.Otherwise, what
reason would he have to help me? What good will it do to him?"
After spending so much time with him, I had realized one fact.
More than anyone else, George was materialistic.He would never give me preferential treatment at
work just because we were fuck buddies.
Besides, I’d rather not ask him for favors.
If I did that, what difference would I have with a hooker? Cece sighed, "You know.you’re too stubborn
sometimes.The world of adults like us can’t always be defined by black and white.
Sooner or later, you’ll realize that I shrugged and said, "Personally, I don’t think it’s that bad."
Soon, Cece and I got off the car.
After checking in at the lobby and dropping off my stuff in the room, we went out for a meal together.
Later on, she was called away by a client.
Meanwhile, I started working on the Smart Technology case.
Before I came here, I had already studied the relevant documents for the case.
I made an appointment with the general manager of the factory to discuss the details of the dispute
further.
However, he seemed unwilling to work with me.
"The headquarters can’t just sell the factory! Do they think they can push us around that easily? If the
factory gets sold, how are we supposed to make a living?"
I listened to his complaints quietly.I was a lawyer, so it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to make
comments regarding the situation.
Moreover, the general manager was probably just whining.
This was the decision of the headquarters of their company, and all they could do as employees of the
factory was to oboy.
After following the case here for five days, I managed to get some information from the workers and
found that the situation wasn’t as simple as I had initially believed.
It turned out that this factory was doing business with other companies in secret.
If Zhester Technology would acquire this factory along with Smart Technology’s headquarters, then it
would mean that this factory’s secret source of wealth would be cut off.
I honestly never imagined that I’d discover something like this.
Before coming here, I didn’t think that there’d be such a complicated money-making scheme behind
After my findings, I reported the situation of the factory to Anya.I thought that she’d be anxious as I
was, but she wasn’t.
Since she was much more experienced than I was, she was able to stay calm.
"In that case, you should come back for now."
"What about the factory?"
I couldn’t just leave like this.It made me feel uneasy whenever things were left unsolved.
"I’m not asking you to drop the case.What you should do is to find evidence after a thorough
investigation, write them in your report in detail, and then issue a legal opinion.Do you understand?"
Anya’s words edified me.
The duty of an MSA lawyer wasn’t to solve the problems, but to find them.
Solving the problems should be left to our clients, Smart Technology and Zhester Technology "I
understand.Thank you, Miss Pierce.I have a meeting later with the union leader of the factory.I’ll go
back to New York after that."
My appointment with the union leader of the factory was scheduled on Friday afternoon.
I thought that we’d meet in the factory’s office, but instead, he called me."There’s something that I need
to tell you that I can’t say within the factory.
Miss Dewar, please come to Quizas Cafe, so we can discuss it in detail."
I was kind of nervous when he said that to me, but then I figured I wouldn’t be in any danger inside a
cate in broad daylight, so I agreed.
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