Chapter 0056
“I’ve got things to handle back at the office. I’ll head back first, Hunter said, turning to leave without another word
Watching his back, Jenna’s lips curved into a satisfied smile as she quickly followed him out.
As the two exited the room one after the other, the former boss of HH Law Firm approached them, speaking respectfully, I’ve gathered the firm’s staff forintroductions, so you and Miss Wather can get familiar with everyone.”
Despite a brief twinge of regret for selling the firm, he felt it was worth the price and was committed to a smooth handover
Hunter raised an eyebrow and paused. Jenna instinctively tucked herself just behind him. To everyone else, that action looked intimate, as if she were a cherished woman protected by her man
At the back of the room, Mia clenched her fists, watching them from a distance Jenna was clearly the other woman, but there she stood beside Hunter, soaking in everyone’s admiration.
Meanwhile, Mia, the real Mrs. Jasper, felt like an outsider. She could never openly stand by his side
Soon, all the introductions were complete, except for Mia, who seemed lost in thought. Mandy nudged her gently, whispering, “Mia, it’s your turn to introduce yourself.”
Jenna glanced up, her gaze landing on Mia. Even standing at the back, Mia’s 5’9” frame made her impossible to miss. The setting sun streamed through the glass, casting a golden glow over her face,
her an almost ethereal beauty, like a goddess who had descended to earth.
giving
It seemed that wherever Mia was, Jenna’s presence would always be overshadowed no matter how much attention she received.
The jealousy ate at Jenna. In her mind, there was no room for Mia to exist in the same space.
Hunter’s indifferent gaze lingered on Mia.
Beside her, Mandy nudged Mia again, whispering urgently, “Mia, the new boss is looking at you. Say something!”
Mia collected her thoughts and spoke calmly, “Mia Smith, Divorce Division.”
Jenna might have taken her bracelet and her husband, but this job was different. Mia had poured her heart and soul into her work. It was hers, and Jenna wasn’t about to take it from her.
Jenna glanced quickly at Hunter, noticing he was still watching Mia. A glint of something dark flashed in her
eyes
before she softly tugged on his arm, “Hunter, didn’t you say you’d treat everyone to dinner tonight? Where are we going?”
Hunter broke his gaze from Mia, smiling gently at Jenna. “Wherever you’d like. I need to stop by the office first.”
“Then I’ll call you once I decide on the place. Drive safe!” Jenna tested the waters by reaching for Hunter’s hand, and when he didn’t pull away, she held onto it as they walked out together.
Mia watched their retreating figures, feeling a painful ache twist in her chest, her nails pressing into her
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