Chapter 124 New Partner
Chapter 124: New Partnerships
Chapter 124: New Partnerships
(Olivia’s POV)
I had been extremely busy recently, searching for the perfect location and recruiting talented wolves for my new venture. After examining several potential sites, I finally leased an entire floor of a premium office building in Harbor City’s most prestigious business district.
The space would serve as headquarters for my law firm. I named my practice Moonstone Legal Partners.
According to supernatural law regulations, partners of a werewolf law firm must be attorneys with more than three years of experience serving pack communities. I had three years of experience in Harbor City at the Grey Law Center, plus another half year at Moonlaw Legal Services after returning to Riverdale.
But finding other qualified partners proved challenging.
My cousin Alexander Winters had introduced me to many renowned lawyers throughout the Northern Territory. Most of these accomplished wolves had established their own independent practices, serving as senior partners in their respective firms.
Werewolf legal statutes stipulate that a lawyer cannot practice in two firms simultaneously. They also cannot hold partnership positions in multiple practices.
Thus, finding suitable partners had become the most difficult obstacle in recent days.
One afternoon, I was enjoying herbal tea with my two closest friends Rebecca Frost and Lily at Silverleaf Café. The upscale establishment was favored by Harbor City’s elite werewolf community.
Upon hearing that I was preparing to launch my own law firm, Rebecca introduced a potential candidate. “Do you remember Adrian Sinclair from our university days at the rival Riverdale University Law School?” she
asked.
I paused, considering the name. “It sounds familiar, but I can’t quite place him among my memories.”
Lily exclaimed in surprise. “Adrian was the campus heartthrob from the neighboring law school!”
She leaned forward eagerly. “Students from both universities used to compare his striking looks with those
of Connor.”
I searched my memory but shrugged. “I never paid attention to such social dynamics and preferred to keep to myself.”
“Campus celebrities had little impact on my academic focus,” I admitted.
Lily laughed. “You were like a dedicated scholar during our university years!”
She gestured dramatically. “You focused solely on your legal studies, spending weekends in the Riverdale University Law Library instead of attending pack social events.”
“You politely declined all the young wolves who attempted courtship,” she continued. “Never engaging in a single romantic relationship throughout four years of higher education.”
She tilted her head curiously. “Why did you work so hard when your family’s Winters pack wealth could
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support several lifetimes of luxury?”
Rebecca smiled gently. “Olivia has always pursued her own ambitions.”
“She showed no interest in pack business management,” Rebecca explained. “Determined instead to become an exceptional supernatural rights attorney.”
Lily admitted with a sheepish grin, “Adrian possesses remarkable good looks. I even harbored a crush on him briefly during our university days.”
Her expression fell slightly. “Though he showed no romantic interest in my advances.”
“When did this occur?” I asked, genuinely curious about my friend’s past romantic disappointment.
Lily pouted. “I couldn’t bear to share news of being turned down.”
She waved her hand dismissively. “Female wolves who attempted to court Adrian could have formed a line stretching from the university gates to the Western Territory. Rejection carried no particular shame.”
I laughed at her contradictory statements about embarrassment.
“Stop being so analytical,” Lily grinned. “Let me show you his photograph.”
She began searching through her phone. “He’s genuinely handsome. Among all the wolves I’ve encountered, only Adrian’s striking features could rival those of Ethan Grey in terms of classical beauty.”
Rebecca glanced meaningfully at me and coughed softly. The hint was clear – Lily shouldn’t mention
someone from my past.
Lily waved dismissively. “Sufficient time has passed since the breakup. Olivia no longer harbors feelings for her former relationship.”
I smiled wryly, “I’ve moved forward but currently prefer focusing on my career rather than pursuing romantic entanglements.”
“Do I still have Adrian’s photos saved?” Lily muttered, scrolling through her device.
She explained, “While I didn’t keep them intentionally, images I saved from the university social media forums were automatically synchronized to my cloud storage. I’m too busy to organize, so I can still locate them.” After several minutes of searching, Lily discovered Adrian’s photograph. She handed her phone to me. “What’s your opinion of his appearance?” she asked
I examined the image carefully. The background appeared to be the Riverdale University Law Library.
The man was seated beside a window, reading intently. Towering bookshelves filled with legal texts were visible behind him.
Golden afternoon sunlight illuminated his sharp, aristocratic features. Defined cheekbones, elegant eyebrows, and a perfectly proportioned nose.
I felt slightly stunned, experiencing an inexplicable sense of familjarity. As if I’d encountered this person somewhere before.
Rebecca leaned closer. “Where did you obtain such a professional–quality photograph?”
She noted the distinctive architecture. “That’s definitely the Riverdale University Law Library. Did you visit there personally?”
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Lily explained, 1 saved it from the university’s anonymous confession forum. Another female student had posted it hoping to identify him for potential courtship.”
She asked me, “Do you find him attractive after seeing the photograph?”
Lily joked, “Such remarkable features seem wasted on the legal profession. He should pursue entertainment instead – his face appears almost artificially perfect.”
I reiterated my current disinterest in romantic pursuits.
Just then, a pleasant male voice interjected, “Your disinterest seems unfortunate.”
I looked up and felt slightly startled. Rebecca and Lily also turned to observe the newcomer.
Lily exclaimed in genuine shock, “It’s Adrian Sinclair himself!”
Rebecca smiled politely and offered a courteous greeting.
The man wore elegant gold–rimmed glasses and an impeccably tailored charcoal suit. He smiled slightly.
“T’d just concluded a client meeting in the area,” he explained. “Upon noticing you, I thought I’d stop by to say
hello.”
Lily winked meaningfully at me. “This encounter represents fate.”
I offered a polite smile and extended my hand in formal greeting. “Hello, Adrian.”
Adrian accepted my handshake with professional courtesy. His grip was firm but gentle.
Rebecca mentioned, “I was just planning to introduce you two properly”
Adrian smiled. “May I join your gathering?”
Lily e
enthusiastically invited him to sit anywhere he preferred. Currently, she occupied the center position, with Rebecca and me flanking her on either side.
Adrian drew out an additional chair and positioned himself beside me. “What was your conversation topic?” “We were discussing you,” Lily admitted candidly
prove mutually
Rebecca explained, “Olivia is establishing her own law firm. I thought an introduction might prove beneficial
She asked, “Have you accumulated the required three years of practice experience? Would you partnership opportunity?”
consider a
Upon hearing this proposal, Adrian turned his attention to me. His eyes crinkled with genuine interest. “Would such an arrangement be possible?” he asked.
As I studied his refined features, my sense of recognition grew increasingly stronger.
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