NovelEnglishChapter 824: It made sense, so Hadley nodded. "Pass along our thanks to Ernest, will you?" "Consider it done." Once Eric had departed, Hadley guided Elissa out the door as well. She had set up a morning meeting with Colleen's cousin, and since Elissa couldn't be left to fend for herself, she tagged along.
Once they arrived, Hadley found them a cozy spot. "Elissa, sorry for dragging you into the fray." "I'm the one who should be sorry," Elissa replied, her sightless eyes blinking vacantly as she shook her head. "You've got big fish to fry, and here I am slowing you down." "No need to stand on ceremony with me," Hadley said warmly, brushing off the apology with a smile. They exchanged a glance and a subtle, knowing smile.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Pardon me, are you Hadley Pearson?" Hadley rose to her feet, turning to see a young man in his early thirties striding toward her.
Dressed in a sharp suit, he carried an air of quiet confidence, his features faintly echoing Colleen's. He must be Colleen's cousin Zane Hayes.
"Hello, Mr. Hayes." Hadley offered a warm smile and extended her hand. “Indeed, I'm Hadley Pearson." She cast a quick, curious glance over his shoulder, wondering why he had arrived solo, without so much as an assistant in tow.
"No need to crane your neck,” Zane said with a light chuckle. "I'm taking your case on myself." "Thank you," Hadley replied, a wave of gratitude washing over her.
Though she had never crossed paths with Zane before, Colleen had sung his praises-Srixby's legal eagle, a match for even Cristian, running his own firm and tackling high-stakes cases with ease.
Source is not here → gvlnovtco "My pleasure." Zane flashed a grin as he settled into a chair. "You're tight with Colleen, which makes you one of my own by extension. Besides, your case is a breeze-nothing I can't handle with one hand tied behind my back." His easy assurance lifted a weight off Hadley's shoulders.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe returned his smile. "I can't tell you how much I appreciate that." "Please, have a seat.” Zane motioned with a casual wave. “Did you bring the paperwork-originals and copies?" "Right here." Hadley nodded, unzipping her backpack to reveal a hefty file folder bursting at the seams. "Everything you'll need." "Perfect. Let's see what we've got." Zane sifted through the documents, plucking out what he would need for the legal process and tucking them into his sleek file bag.
"I'll hang onto these," he said. "I'll give you a ring when I need you to swing by." "Sounds good, Mr. Hayes."
Zane laughed softly. "Drop the formalities, will you? It's not like I'm om doing this for free, send you a bill NOV for my services, but I'll throw in a friends-and-family discount, of course."
"Thanks again." Hadley's smile widened, genuine and unguarded. "Do you have tfor lunch? I would love to treat you as a little thank-you."
"Afraid not," Zane replied, his refusal polite but firm, paired with an apologetic smile. "I'm swampedm today. Maybe ano another time." He snapped his briefcase shut with a decisive click. "I'll be in touch. Take care now."
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