When There Is Nothing Left But Love Chapter 1278


    The elevator doors opened, and an exquisitely designed reception greeted us. On the wall, there


    seemed to be a sign covered by a striking piece of red cloth.


    The moment John stepped out, the receptionist greeted him with a smile, “Mr. Stovall.”


    “Mmm-hmm.” John nodded as he shot me and Emma a nce. The receptionist approached us and


    ushered us to where the red cloth was. “This way please.”


    Standing in front of it, the receptionist handed me one end of it. “Ms. Stovall, if you may.”


    “Pull it open,” John urged.


    As I fumbled to pull the cloth away, I saw the words written on the sign: Scarlett Stovall Attorney At


    Law.


    “Are you surprised? The logo has been designed by one of the most famous designers in the country.


    Doesn’t it give you the vibe of a modern independent woman?” John boasted. I wasn’t sure about the


    vibe, but I knew better than anyone what the name “Scarlett Stovall” symbolized.


    Not expecting John to jump the gun, I was at a loss. “Aren’t you going to exin yourself?”


    “What’s the point?” John’s enthusiasm was dampened instantly as he exined, “Isn’t it obvious? I


    know you’re feeling bored at home. So, isn’t having your ownw firm better than working for someone


    else’s? Going forward, you will be the one calling the shots. At the same time, you will enjoy the same


    level of security as the Stovall family which will put our minds at ease.”


    Emma paced around and scrutinized the ce. “Did you rent the whole floor?”


    “Of course. The Stovall family doesn’t need to share our territory, do we?” John replied in a serious


    tone.


    Any office within this building would costs at least a hundred thousand a month in rent. From the way


    John spoke, the rent would definitely be above a million every month. There’s no way I, as a trainee


    lawyer, would be able to attract so much business to cover the cost…


    Feeling troubled, my frown didn’t escape John’s notice.


    “Don’t worry about not having any business in the near term. The Stovall and Moore family alone spend


    hundreds of millions in legal fees on externalwyers. Instead of benefitting someone else, wouldn’t it


    be better to use your firm to save some cost?”


    I smiled wryly. “Do they even need the savings?”


    “Since when is anyone satisfied with the money they have?” John shrugged while spreading his arms.


    He walked ahead and urged me forward. “Come and take a look at your office.”


    John always had a good eye. The whole office was minimalistic yet grand. Thergest room had the


    best lighting as it allowed the sunlight to shine through itsrge windows and provided an unobstructed


    view of the rest of the office.


    As I ran my fingers over the suede-wrapped chair, I was overwhelmed by a mixture of emotions.


    Perhaps, when I was no longer around, thisw firm would be my legacy.


    Knock! Knock! A man in a suit and leather shoes entered.


    “Mr. Stovall.” He greeted John respectfully before nodding at me. “Ms. Stovall.”


    John took his hands out of his pockets and pointed at the man. “He is the legal adviser of Stovall


    Corporation, Brooklyn Newman. Now, he and his team will join you here. As he is someone trustworthy,


    you can leave all theplex issues to him.”


    I turned toward Brooklyn and exchanged nces to acknowledge him. However, the matter of


    managing thew firm came too suddenly for me to ept. Hence, I still hadn’t decided what to do.


    For starters, the twins were just one month old and needed a lot of attentive care. Secondly, thew


    firm needed someone who was in it for the long haul. Considering that I had one foot in the grave, I


    couldn’t bear the responsibility of running it.


    “Why don’t you wait for us outside,” John instructed Brooklyn when he sensed the struggle I was


    experiencing.


    “What is it? Is Brooklyn not up to your standards?” John teased me to ease the tension in the air. “That


    shouldn’t be the case. Other than not being as rich as Ashton, he is quite popr with thedies back


    in the office.”


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    “Men love to ogle at prettydies, must it be the same for women?” Emma snapped.


    “That’s why I say youck exposure. It is man’s basic instinct to crave money and sex. Just looking at


    something pretty alone will improve one’s mood. This will be beneficial to Scarlett’s condition.” John


    gave her a cursory reply before asking me, “Just say the word, Letty. After all, I have bought the whole


    floor and thew firm will definitely begin its operations. It’s just a matter of whether you’re working for


    someone else or here instead. It’s your call.”