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and I. I wondered how bad the scarring was and if there was any kind of procedure that could be done down the road to increase our chances.
I was hoping Robert would go easy on me. I didn’t let Jules know how worried I really was about the meeting. When I got back to the condo I showered and dressed in a navy blue suit. I paired it with a white shirt, a slim burgundy tie, and brown shoes. I ran some pomade through my hair and headed downstairs to where my driver, Segundo, was waiting to take me to work. My phone pinged.
Morning handsome! Thinking of you. Let me know how you make out. <3
Good morning beautiful girl. I will call you when I’m done. ILU
My anxiety skyrocketed as we pulled up to the building. I headed to the forty-fourth floor and walked into Collins, McMillan, Oliver and Pratt. I slowly walked towards the back of the office where Robert Collins’ personal office was. He was sitting behind his desk.
“Mr. Sinclair, please come in.” I put on a brave face and took a seat at one of the brown leather seats in front of his desk. Robert Collins was a rotund man in his mid-fifties with salt and pepper hair and rosy cheeks. He was ruthless in the courtroom and had a mile long list of high profile clients.
“Mr. Collins.” I said , since he was being formal.
“I’m sure you know why I called this meeting.” He looked at me sternly. I nodded. This is not looking good.
“As you already know I’ve put a sizable amount of money towards the wedding and it seems like it’s no longer taking place. I want to know why you called it off.”
“Sir, if it’s about money I can pay you back every cent. I’ll have it wired directly to wherever you’d like.”
“Noah , I’m not worried about the money, I just hope you have a damn good reason for breaking my little girl’s heart.”
“I can’t say you will find it to be a good reason, but when we were at my bachelor party last week I saw someone that I used to know. Actually, not just someone, it was my childhood best friend who happens also to be my first girlfriend. We were together for a long time before she was forced to move to New York with her mother. Things happened that were out of our control and we lost touch. When I saw her all those feelings came back stronger than ever. Carrie doesn’t deserve to be hurt while I figure this out. Honestly, if Jules would let me marry her I would book the first flight to Vegas and marry her, but we’re just taking things slow for now.” I sucked in a breath.
“I see. So you’re leaving my daughter for a stripper.” He didn’t seem amused and I could only imagine what Carrie had told him.
“Sir , I mean no disrespect, but she only does it to pay for school. She’s very intelligent. I think she said she knew you.” I cringed hoping I hadn’t hit a nerve. We didn’t talk personal business inside the workplace and mentioning that I knew he frequented Double D’s was going to cross some kind of line.
“What’s her name ??” He asked intrigued.
“Julia Kline , but her working name is Felony.” I saw his face light up. Okay, I wasn’t expecting that kind of reaction but it is Jules we’re talking about. I crossed my fingers.
“From Double D’s?”
I nodded. “Yes sir.”
“ I’ve actually had the pleasure of having some conversations with Ms. Kline. She’s the whole package, smart, kind, funny, and stunningly beautiful. Hell, if I wasn’t already married I’d want to marry the girl myself, and I’m old enough to be her father.” He laughed.
“So , you’re not mad?” I asked, hesitant.
“I cant say that I’m not disappointed that I won’t get you as a son in law, but I’m hoping that I can settle for having you as a partner at the firm. You’re a damn good lawyer Noah. You’re tenacious, strong-willed, and you remind me of a younger version of myself. I’d hate to lose you to another firm.”
“What about Carrie?”
“Carrie’s my daughter and I love her dearly,
I was hoping Robert would go easy on me. I didn’t let Jules know how worried I really was about the meeting. When I got back to the condo I showered and dressed in a navy blue suit. I paired it with a white shirt, a slim burgundy tie, and brown shoes. I ran some pomade through my hair and headed downstairs to where my driver, Segundo, was waiting to take me to work. My phone pinged.
Morning handsome! Thinking of you. Let me know how you make out. <3
Good morning beautiful girl. I will call you when I’m done. ILU
My anxiety skyrocketed as we pulled up to the building. I headed to the forty-fourth floor and walked into Collins, McMillan, Oliver and Pratt. I slowly walked towards the back of the office where Robert Collins’ personal office was. He was sitting behind his desk.
“Mr. Sinclair, please come in.” I put on a brave face and took a seat at one of the brown leather seats in front of his desk. Robert Collins was a rotund man in his mid-fifties with salt and pepper hair and rosy cheeks. He was ruthless in the courtroom and had a mile long list of high profile clients.
“Mr. Collins.” I said , since he was being formal.
“I’m sure you know why I called this meeting.” He looked at me sternly. I nodded. This is not looking good.
“As you already know I’ve put a sizable amount of money towards the wedding and it seems like it’s no longer taking place. I want to know why you called it off.”
“Sir, if it’s about money I can pay you back every cent. I’ll have it wired directly to wherever you’d like.”
“Noah , I’m not worried about the money, I just hope you have a damn good reason for breaking my little girl’s heart.”
“I can’t say you will find it to be a good reason, but when we were at my bachelor party last week I saw someone that I used to know. Actually, not just someone, it was my childhood best friend who happens also to be my first girlfriend. We were together for a long time before she was forced to move to New York with her mother. Things happened that were out of our control and we lost touch. When I saw her all those feelings came back stronger than ever. Carrie doesn’t deserve to be hurt while I figure this out. Honestly, if Jules would let me marry her I would book the first flight to Vegas and marry her, but we’re just taking things slow for now.” I sucked in a breath.
“I see. So you’re leaving my daughter for a stripper.” He didn’t seem amused and I could only imagine what Carrie had told him.
“Sir , I mean no disrespect, but she only does it to pay for school. She’s very intelligent. I think she said she knew you.” I cringed hoping I hadn’t hit a nerve. We didn’t talk personal business inside the workplace and mentioning that I knew he frequented Double D’s was going to cross some kind of line.
“What’s her name ??” He asked intrigued.
“Julia Kline , but her working name is Felony.” I saw his face light up. Okay, I wasn’t expecting that kind of reaction but it is Jules we’re talking about. I crossed my fingers.
“From Double D’s?”
I nodded. “Yes sir.”
“ I’ve actually had the pleasure of having some conversations with Ms. Kline. She’s the whole package, smart, kind, funny, and stunningly beautiful. Hell, if I wasn’t already married I’d want to marry the girl myself, and I’m old enough to be her father.” He laughed.
“So , you’re not mad?” I asked, hesitant.
“I cant say that I’m not disappointed that I won’t get you as a son in law, but I’m hoping that I can settle for having you as a partner at the firm. You’re a damn good lawyer Noah. You’re tenacious, strong-willed, and you remind me of a younger version of myself. I’d hate to lose you to another firm.”
“What about Carrie?”
“Carrie’s my daughter and I love her dearly,
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