Chapter 62


    Chapter 62


    Is this man trying to show his vulnerability?


    Feeling obligated for humanitarian reasons, especially because Ivan was adorable, Julie thought she


    should give him some advice, so…


    “Stick to her like glue! If your ex–wife still has feelings for you, she won’t be able to resist your


    persistence.”


    However, if his ex–wife didn’t have any feelings for him, no matter how persistent the man was, it would


    be useless when a woman decided to be ruthless


    So alter sending that message, Julie added, “But this method only works if she still loves you.”


    “What do you think is the most effective way to persist?” Gripping his phone, a rare smile appeared on


    Kieran’s face.


    Julie pondered for a while, finally recalling what Daphne had said: “The way men and women keep


    rtionships is different. Some girls usually use crying. throwing tantrums, or even threatening suicide


    to keep a man. However, for men, the most effective ways to keep a woman might include buying


    presents, showing off charm, hugging, or even a sudden kiss. Going further, ruling a woman in bed


    would work even better. After all, any problem that can be solved in bed isn’t a problem at all”


    After thinking about it, Julie typed into her phone: “Buying gifts, showing off charisma, hugging often,


    even a sudden kiss, are said to work wonders.”


    Kieran, who was drinking coffee, couldn’t help butugh, spewing coffee out of his mouth.


    He wiped the coffee off his phone with a tissue, thinking to himself. Joyce, didn’t expect you to have


    such tastes.


    His grin widened.


    Julie waited for quite a while without getting a reply, realizing she might have chatted too much with a


    stranger.


    So, she added, “Just for reference”


    Kieran looked at the screen, the corner of his mouth curling into a smile, responding. “Thanks for the


    advice. I’ll definitely consider it.”


    Julie put down her phone, holding her face, suddenly feeling quite embarrassed.


    She looked at the advice she sent out…


    While Julie was a little regretful, Kieran sent her an online store gift card.


    Julie asked confusedly. “What’s this about?”


    “Thanks for your advice, Kieran responded.


    Julie didn’t expect to receive a gift. Her mood improved significantly.


    She thought there wouldn’t be much money in the gift card, but when she casually clicked it open, it


    was fifty bucks.


    Julie hastily sent a message saying, “I didn’t really help you with anything I can’t ept this gift.”


    Kieran would have preferred to transfer the money directly to Julie, but he was worried it would be too


    abrupt and she wouldn’t ept it.


    Kieran responded, “I have money. Besides, if I can win back my wife, you’re the hero.”


    So, pies really do fall from the sky


    This time, Julie believed…


    She thought for a moment, jokingly saying. “Then I won’t mind giving you more help in this area in the


    future.”


    Julie needed money. This wasn’t a secret to Kieran


    He happily agreed, “Sure.”


    Then, they said goodnight


    The next day. Julie got up early.


    Daphne brought her a new set of clothes, telling her to change out of yesterday’s clothes.


    Her clothes from yesterday were too conspicuous


    Fortunately, Kieran’s coat had covered her face, so she wasn’t caught by the camera.


    After changing, she confidently walked out of the hospital with Daphne.


    “I’ll take you home first. I think you should turn down Kieran’s case. Don’t force yourself, Daphne was


    very worried about Julie.


    Julie gave a small smile, shaking her head, I’m fine. Take me to the office!”


    In the end, Daphne agreed to Julie’s request. After making sure Julie finished her breakfast, she drove


    her to the front of de Law Firm.


    As soon as Julie walked into the doors of de Law Firm, Grant noticed her immediately. He hastily


    stood up, looking at Julie, “I was nning to visit you at the hospital after lunch. How are you feeling?”


    Julie smiled, shaking her head, “Much better, thank you”


    “You’re thanking him? If it weren’t for him feeding you expired bread, would you have ended up in the


    hospital?” Porter opened the office door, looking at Julie while teasing Grant.


    Grant looked a bit embarrassed. He scratched his head, then said to Julie, “I’m sorry, I really didn’t


    know that the bread was expired…”


    “It’s okay, Grant. Just pay for my medical bills”


    Julie was joking when she said this


    However, she didn’t expect Porter to seriously tell her, “Thepany will cover your medical expenses.


    In fact, you can say that your hospitalization was


    a blessing in disguise, as it made Mr. Hernandez see the tenacity of de Law Firm. Sost


    night, I received a call from Mr. Hernandez’s chief secretary, Karl. He told me that Mr. Hernandez and


    Creative Nexus Media’s case will be handled by us, de Law Firm!”


    “What?” Julie waspletely dumbfounded.


    Porter started pping. “Next, let’s congratte Julie for sessfully winning over Mr. Hernandez and


    being personally chosen by Mr. Hernandez as the chiefwyer to handle this case!”


    In the office, a steady stream of apuse rang in Julie’s ears.


    Julie looked at Porter in surprise, “Mr. Porter, are you saying that Mr. Hernandez specifically asked for


    me as his chief counsel?”


    Porter patted Julie on the shoulder with a smile. Yep! If you’re fine with that, we’re heading over to


    Simpo Co with the relevant info in a bit. Grant’sing with me, and we’ll get that contract signed


    while we’re at it. If you’ve got any questions about working with Simpo Co, just hit up Grant”


    Porter pped his hands. “Alright, everybody, break it up!”


    Julie sat in her seat, feeling like she was in a dream.


    There werew firms way better than de Law Firm all over Whispering Pines, and she definitely


    wasn’t the hottestwyer in town. So why would Kieran specifically want her as his chief counsel?


    By making her meet him every day, Kieran was not only making trouble for himself, but also for her!


    Grant handed Julie the relevant documents, “Congrats.”


    “Congratting me now, but you’ll be mourning for me soon enough Julie took the documents and


    muttered under her breath.


    Grant didn’t catch what she said and leaned in, “What did you just say?”


    Just as Julie was about to answer…


    “Is Ms. Abraham here?” At the door, a delivery guy with a massive bunch of fiery red roses asked.


    Everyone’s gaze turned towards Julie.


    Grant raised his hand for Julie, “She’s the one.”


    “Could Ms. Abraham sign for this? The delivery guy handed over the flowers.


    Julie was puzzled…


    She signed in confusion.


    “Who’s the secret guy?” The office was filled with envious chatter, with a hint of jealousy peppered in.


    Julie took a look but didn’t find any card in the bouquet.


    Just as she was feeling puzzled, her phone suddenly rang.


    Everyone’s gaze once again turned towards Julie.


    The number on the phone screen was andline number.


    Julie answered the call, then softly said, “Hello?”


    A deep voice came from the other end of the line, “Do you like them?”


    This voice was all too familiar to Julie…


    Julie nced at the roses on her desk, then at the number disyed on her phone screen, and directly


    asked, “What are you trying to say?”


    Kieran replied, “Here’s to a pleasant cooperation ahead”


    Grant chimed in cheekily. Those roses sure are gorgeous! But Julie, you’re even more gorgeous than


    them!”


    Julie gave Grant a look, reprimanding, “Grant!”


    Grantughed and turned to leave.


    However, Kieran’s voice came from the other end of the phone, “Roses?”


    Julie replied, “Thanks for the thought, but it’s de Law Firm that’s cooperating with Simpo Co., not


    me, so…”


    Kieran interrupted Julie, “You received roses?”


    Julie was confused, staring at the beautiful bouquet of roses, These roses aren’t from you?”


    There was a two–second silence on the other end of the line, then Kieran said, “They’re from me. If you


    don’t like them, just throw them away!”


    With that, he hung up


    Julie was fumung, staring at the abruptly disconnected call


    She turned around and tossed the roses into the trash can.


    Just throw them away!


    She didn’t care!


    Everyone watched as Julie made this haughty move. The heated discussion was instantly stifled by


    Julie’s aura. Nobody dared to say another word.


    Just as Julie sat down, she heard a courier’s voice, “Is Ms. Abraham here?”


    This time, without Grant, no one dared to point to Julie.


    But everyone still looked in Julie’s direction.


    The observant courier walked up to Julie with a box, “Ms. Abraham, please sign for this.”


    Julie reluctantly signed for it, and everyone eagerly waited for Julie to open the box.


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    Jube was also curious about what was in the box.


    Upon opening, there were two pots of cacti and some cute sulents.


    Someone tentatively asked Julie. “Attorney Abraham, is it from your boyfriend? He’s so romantic,


    sending both flowers and nts”


    “Indeed! Flowers to cheer you up, and nts that are both cute and for you to keep. He’s really


    considerate”


    “Only beauties like you deserve good men”


    The chatter was endless. Julie could only respond with an awkward smile.


    At that moment, Porter and Grant came out of Porter’s office. Unaware of what had happened, Porter


    walked up to Julie and knocked on her desk, “Let’s go*


    Julie nced at the box, picked up her documents, and walked away.


    Porter had said that he wouldn’t mention in front of her colleagues that Julie had once pursued Kieran.


    He kept his promise.


    He looked at Julie and then at Grant, 1 heard Mr. Hernandez was initially nning to give this case to


    Attorney Gino from Sterling & Associates. What did you guys do to make Mr. Hernandez change his


    mind?”


    “All thanks to Julie When she fainted in the lobby yesterday, Mr. Hernandez popped up out of nowhere


    and scooped her up. If you didn’t know better, you’d think she and Mr. Hernandez have something


    special” Grant’s words seemed a little pointed, as if he was fishing for something.


    Porter gave Grant a look, “Watch your mouth”


    Julie smiled at Grant, “I don’t have a special rtionship with him, but we are alumni


    Julie wasn’t wrong Before Kieran got hiswyer’s license, he was also a graduate of Pinnacle


    University.


    Upon hearing Julie’s words, Grant was instantly taken aback, “Mr. Hernandez was a graduate of Futuro


    Business College before he went abroad for study.


    wasn’t he?”


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    Porter, with a smile. gently patted Grant on the shoulder, “You might not know this, but Mr. Hernandez


    is actually a certifiedwyer too. He’s no less. capable than any of us. Funny enough, he and I are


    actually from same school.”


    With Porters exnation, Grant instantly got the picture.


    Porter knew that Juliending this case must have ruffled Grant’s feathers, so he said to Grant, “We’re


    old schoolmates after all, so sometimes we give each other a hand. You catch my drift?”


    Grant nodded, “So that’s how it is. People in thepany started chattering this morning about some


    special behind–the–scenes rtionship between Julie and Mr. Hernandez. Seems like it’s all just hot


    air”


    “Exactly. Considering you got Julie hospitalized with that old bread of yours, I suggest you help Julie


    quell these rumors ASAP to avoid any misunderstanding. Don’t worry, you yed a part in our


    coboration with Mr. Hernandez too. I’ll make sure you get a bonus.” Porter said to Grant.


    Grinning, Grant nodded, “Got it. I’ll clear the air with everyone”


    Julie smiled at Grant, “Thanks”


    The car smoothly pulled up to the Simpo Co. building


    Karl came to greet them and led them to the conference room.


    Before signing the contract, Karl said to Porter, “Mr. Hernandez is extremely busy. He can’t constantly


    liaise with Attorney Abraham specifically about Creative Nexus Media, so we hope Attorney Abraham


    can be proactive in amodating Mr. Hernandez’s schedule.”


    “Of course “Porter replied on behalf of Julie.


    Karl nodded, “Then during thiswsuit between Mr. Hernandez and Creative Nexus Media, we ask


    Attorney Abraham to fully cooperate with us, prioritizing the client’s interests. We need you to stay put


    at Simpo Co. for now.”


    “That’s not a problem…”


    Before Porter could finish, Julie interjected, “Hold on! What do you mean stay put at Simpo Co.? Does


    Mr. Hernandez expect me to be on call 24/7 and to clock in at Simpo Co. every day?”


    Karl chuckled and nodded, “Exactly”


    Julie sinctly replied, “de Law Firm has plenty ofwyers better than me, like Attorney Grant.


    Please ask Mr. Hernandez to consider a recement”


    Karl handed the contract to Porter, “Mr. Porter, this contract is already finalized and won’t be changed.


    Every use is specifically tailored for you, Attorney Abraham, so…”


    Karl’s implication was clear


    Julie got the message. This contract tailor–made for her was a bait to reel her in.


    Porter awkwardly looked at Karl, “Sorry, Karl, but there’s something I need to discuss with Attorney


    Abraham.”


    With that, Porter pulled Julie along and headed out


    “Julie, what’s gotten into you? We agreed on this, it’s work!” Porter said to Julie.


    Even though feeling guilty, Julie could only helplessly respond, “I’m sorry, Mr Porter. You know what


    happened between Kieran and me. I’m trying my best to keep my distance from him. You also know I


    used all my wits and skills trying to get close to him. Now that I’ve finally pushed him out of my life, I


    don’t have the energy to go another round with him. Mr. Porter, I know the only reason you took me in


    was to get your hands on Kieran’s case I really need this job, but I’m sorry.”


    She feared she would give in.


    She feared spending too much time with Kieran.


    She feared even more he might suddenly have unpredictable thoughts.


    What she feared the most was the rekindling of her feelings for him


    Suddenly, Porter knelt before Julie, “Julie, can you do an old friend a favor?”